Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72
Pairing with a Bluetooth remote commander
After updating the software on your device, you can operate Photo Pro on your Xperia device with a Bluetooth remote
commander manufactured by Sony (sold separately).
For details on compatible remote commanders, visit the Sony website for your area or consult your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander as well.
Note
When you perform a factory data reset, pairing information is also erased. To use the Bluetooth remote commander, perform
pairing again.
If the Bluetooth connection is unstable, remove any obstacles such as people or metal objects from between your Xperia device
and the paired Bluetooth remote commander.
If the function does not work properly, check the following notes and then try pairing again.
Confirm that the Bluetooth remote commander is not connected with other devices.
Confirm that you are not operating your Xperia device using other Bluetooth remote commander.
Check if the Airplane mode of your Xperia device is set to off.
Check if the Bluetooth function of your Xperia device is set to on.
Unpair the Bluetooth remote commander.
Hint
On your Xperia device, launch Photo Pro.
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On your Xperia device, tap [MENU].
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On your Xperia device, tap [Bluetooth remote control], and then tap the switch to enable the function.
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On your Xperia device, tap [Pair new controller].
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On the Bluetooth remote commander, perform pairing.
GP-VPT2BT: Press and hold the PHOTO button and the T side of the Zoom button at the same time for at least
7 seconds.
RMT-P1BT: Press and hold the Shutter-release/REC button and the Focus/Zoom button (either the + button or
the - button) at the same time for at least 7 seconds.
For details, refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander.
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On your Xperia device, follow the on-screen instructions.
Select [Pair & connect] and [PAIR] on the notifications and dialogs that appear multiple times when your Xperia
device detects the Bluetooth remote commander. The name of the Bluetooth remote commander may be displayed
as a Bluetooth address (numerals and letters).
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