Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images (Eye-Fi)

Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card loaded in the camera makes it possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN.

1.Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the Eye-Fi card.

2.After configuring settings, load the Eye-Fi card into the camera and record.

Images you record are sent by wireless LAN to your computer, etc.

•For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the Eye-Fi card.

•Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card.

IMPORTANT!

•Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 136) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited.

•Loading an Eye-Fi card will cause the Eye-Fi indicator to

appear on the monitor screen. Its transparent or not transparent appearance indicates the communication status as shown below.

Transparent

 

Access point cannot be found or no

 

transferable image data exists.

 

 

Not transparent

 

Image transfer in progress

 

 

 

Flashing

 

Searching for access points

 

 

 

•A communication icon will appear on the monitor screen while image data transfer is in progress.

•The camera’s Auto Power Off (page 143) function is disabled while image data transfer is in progress.

•A confirmation message will appear on the monitor screen if you try to turn off the camera while image data transfer is in progress. Follow the instructions in the messages (page 166).

•Transfer of a large number of images can take some time to complete.

•Depending on the type of Eye-Fi card you are using and its settings, images on the Eye-Fi card may be deleted following image data transfer.

•When recording a movie to an Eye-Fi card, it can take too much time to record data, which can result in breaks in the image and/or audio.

•Proper Eye-Fi card data communication may not be possible due to camera settings, battery level, or operating conditions.

•Use of an Eye-Fi X2 card is not recommended.

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