Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

[WPS: PIN Code] method

From a computer or similar device connected to the access point, use the Web browser to open the router’s WPS settings screen. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the camcorder’s screen, enter it into your router’s WPS settings screen.

2 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder’s screen.

138

• The camcorder will connect to the access point.

• You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected Setup while it is in progress.

• After the connection is established, continue using the function you were previously using. For details, refer to the procedure in Playback on a Computer (A130), Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server (A131) or Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings (A140), as necessary.

Searching for Access Points

The camcorder will automatically detect access points in the vicinity. After you select the desired access point, you simply enter the password (encryption key) to connect the camcorder.

To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A132).

1

Note the access point’s network name (SSID) and encryption key.

2

When the detected access points appear, touch [OK].

 

•

You can touch [Í] and [Î] to go through the detected access points.

3

In the [Encryption Key] field, enter the encryption key and then touch [OK].

 

•

If the access point selected in step 2 did not have a [ ] icon, this step is not necessary.

4

Touch [OK] twice.

 

•

After the connection is established, continue using the function you were previously using. For

 

 

details, refer to the procedure in Playback on a Computer (A130), Transferring Files to a

Computer or FTP Server (ACOPY131) or Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings (A140), as necessary.

Manual Setup

Perform this procedure to manually configure the wireless connection settings. This may be necessary, for example, if your access point’s network name (SSID) cannot be detected due to the stealth function being enabled. Manual setup is for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks.

To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A132).

1 In the [SSID] field, enter the SSID and then touch [OK] >[Next].

2In the [Authentication/Encryption Method] field, touch [OPEN NONE] and then touch the desired method.

• If you selected [OPEN WEP], the WEP index is 1.

3In the [Encryption Key] field, enter the encryption key and then touch [OK] >[Next].

• In step 2, if you selected [OPEN NONE], entering the encryption key is not necessary.

4Touch [Automatic] or [Manual] to select how to obtain the IP address.

• If you selected [Automatic], proceed to step 11.