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 Shooting].
   Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Remote Shooting], 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./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot 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./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [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. To connect using pairing, refer to “How to pair.”
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
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 general LAN cable sold in the market.

1. D-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
   • MENU → (Network) → [Wired LAN] → [Wired LAN Connect] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [On]
2. D-2. 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.
   
3. D-3. 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. To connect using pairing, refer to “How to pair.”
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
4. D-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
   • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
5. D-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
6. D-6. 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.
7. D-7. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

How to pair

Pairing is only required on the first connection.
If the camera has a [Connect without Pairing] item, select [Enable] to connect without pairing.

1. After connecting the camera and computer via a Wi-Fi access point or by connecting to a wired LAN, on the camera select [Remote Shoot Function] → [Pairing].
   The pairing screen is displayed on the camera.
2. On the computer, launch Remote.
3. In the Device Selection Window, double-click the camera you wish to pair.
   ・If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
4. Follow the messages displayed in Remote on the computer, and select [Pairing].
5. Select [OK] on the connection permission confirmation screen and on the pairing confirmation screen displayed on the camera to finish pairing.
   ・Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.

A. Connecting using USB

1. A-1. Connect the camera to the computer using a 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)] or [Remote Shooting].
   Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Remote Shooting], 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./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot 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./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [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. To connect using pairing, refer to “How to pair.”
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
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].

How to pair

Pairing is only required on the first connection.
If the camera has a [Connect without Pairing] item, select [Enable] to connect without pairing.

1. After connecting the camera and computer via a Wi-Fi access point, on the camera select [Remote Shoot Function] → [Pairing].
   The pairing screen is displayed on the camera.
2. On the computer, launch Remote.
3. In the Device Selection Window, double-click the camera you wish to pair.
   ・If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
4. Follow the messages displayed in Remote on the computer, and select [Pairing].
5. Select [OK] on the connection permission confirmation screen and on the pairing confirmation screen displayed on the camera to finish pairing.
   ・Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.

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 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/Trn.].
   Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Remote Shoot/Trn.], 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./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot 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./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [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. To connect using pairing, refer to “How to pair.”
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
   • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
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].

How to pair

Pairing is only required on the first connection.
If the camera has a [Connect without Pairing] item, select [Enable] to connect without pairing.

1. After connecting the camera and computer via a Wi-Fi access point, on the camera select [Remote Shoot Function] → [Pairing].
   The pairing screen is displayed on the camera.
2. On the computer, launch Remote.
3. In the Device Selection Window, double-click the camera you wish to pair.
   ・If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
4. Follow the messages displayed in Remote on the computer, and select [Pairing].
5. Select [OK] on the connection permission confirmation screen and on the pairing confirmation screen displayed on the camera to finish pairing.
   ・Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.

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].