103ENConnecting the camera to a computer6Using the camera wireless LAN functionYou can use the camera wireless LAN function to connect to a smartphone over awireless network.• View and transfer images stored on the camera card.• Add position information to image using the smartphone position information.• Operate the camera using your smartphone.For these operations, a smartphone with the smartphone app installed is necessary.See the Olympus website for details on “OI.Share”, the smartphone app.# Cautions• Before using the wireless LAN function, read “Precautions when using thewireless LAN function” (P. 137).• If using the wireless LAN function in a country outside the region where the camerawas purchased, there is a risk that the camera will not conform to the wirelesscommunication regulations of that country. Olympus will not be held responsible forany failure to meet such regulations.• As with any wireless communication, there is always a risk of interception by a thirdparty.• The wireless LAN function on the camera cannot be used to connect to a home orpublic access point. Preparing your smartphoneInstall “OI.Share”, the smartphone app, and then start OI.Share on your smartphone. Preparing your cameraThere are 2 methods for the wireless LAN connection.Private Connects using a preset password every time. Use this methodwhen you always connect to the same devices, such as yoursmartphone to transfer images.One-Time Connects using a different password each time. Use this methodfor one-time connection, such as when you wish to share selectedimages among a number of friends.Select the wireless LAN connection method in advance. g “Setting up a wirelessLAN connection (Wi-Fi Settings)” (P. 75)
