Connecting the camera to the computer

A. Connecting using USB

1. A-1. Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.
   * If a USB cable is not supplied with your camera, use a commercially available USB cable.
   
2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)].
   Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [PC Remote], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
   

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
   * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
   
4. B-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
   • If no message about access authentication is displayed, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
5. B-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
   • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
6. B-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
7. B-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
   • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
   • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

   Note

   • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
   • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is around before unmasking.
8. B-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
   • Connect the computer to the same access point.
     
3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
   • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
   • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ZV-E10.
5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
   • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
   • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
   • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

   Note

   • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
   • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is around before unmasking.
8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

A. Connecting using USB

1. A-1. Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.
   * If a USB cable is not supplied with your camera, use a commercially available USB cable.
   
2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)].
   Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [PC Remote], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
   

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
   * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
   
4. B-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
   • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
5. B-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
   • Connect the computer to the same access point.
     
3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
   • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
   • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ZV-E10.
5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
   • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
   • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
   • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

   Note

   • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
   • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is around before unmasking.
8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

A. Connecting using USB

1. A-1. Connect the computer to the camera using a commercially available USB cable.
   
2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)].
   Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [PC Remote], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
   

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
   * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
   
4. B-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
   • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
5. B-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
   • Connect the computer to the same access point.
     
3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
   • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
   • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ILCE-1.
5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
   • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
   • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
   • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

   Note

   • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
   • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

D. Connecting using a wired LAN

Connect the camera and computer using a LAN cable. A USB-LAN conversion adapter is required.

1. D-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [USB-LAN/Tethering] → [USB-LAN Connection]
2. D-2. Follow the indications displayed on the camera to connect the USB-LAN conversion adapter to the camera.
3. D-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
4. D-4. Connect the camera and computer or switching hub using a LAN cable.
   ※You may need to wait around 1 minute before the LAN cable is recognized.
   
5. D-5. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
   • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
   • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ILCE-1.
6. D-6. On the computer, launch Remote.
   • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
7. D-7. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
8. D-8. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
   • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
   • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

   Note

   • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
   • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
9. D-9. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].