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## Eye-Fi

Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card
Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera.
[Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera.

1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Eye-Fi] desired mode

| On | Uses the upload function. The Eye-Fi mode display icon on the screen will change depending on the communication mode of the Eye-Fi card. : Eye-Fi card is in standby mode. There is no image to be sent. : Eye-Fi card is in upload standby mode. : Eye-Fi card is in connecting mode. : Eye-Fi card is uploading images. : An error has occurred.
| Off | Does not use the upload function.

Notes

- As of November 2011, Eye-Fi cards are sold in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan and some countries in the European Union.

- For more information on the Eye-Fi card, contact the manufacturer or seller of Eye-Fi cards directly.

- Eye-Fi cards are permitted only in the countries and regions in which they were purchased. You may be held liable due to local restrictions.

- The Eye-Fi card has a wireless LAN function. Do not insert the Eye-Fi card where wireless LAN is prohibited, such as while aboard an airplane. If the Eye-Fi card is inserted, set [Airplane Mode] to [On] (DSC-HX20V/HX30/HX30V only) or [Eye-Fi] to [Off] (DSC-HX20 only). When the uploading function of the Eye-Fi card is set to [Off], is displayed on the screen.

### Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card

1. Set the wireless LAN access point settings or the transferring direction settings of the Eye-Fi card.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.

1. After the settings are finished, insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera, and shoot the images.

The recorded images are automatically transferred via the wireless LAN to the PC, etc.
Notes

- When uploading image data, [Eco Mode] is not available.

- If the (error) icon is displayed, eject and re-insert the Eye-Fi card, or turn the power of the camera off and on again. If the (error) icon is still displayed, the Eye-Fi card may be corrupted. For details, contact Eye-Fi, Inc.

- Wireless LAN communication may be interrupted by the other communication devices. If data reception is insufficient, move the camera closer to the access point.

- Some Eye-Fi cards have an “Endless Memory Mode.” This product does not support “Endless Memory Mode.” Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that you insert into this product have “Endless Memory Mode” turned off. For details on setting “Endless Memory Mode”, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.

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