Connecting to a Computer

Configure computer settings for the connection, add the computer as a connection destination, and transfer images to the computer wirelessly using the software CameraWindow as follows.

• When connected to a computer, the camera is used to establish the connection and then the computer (software CameraWindow) is used to transfer images.

Preparing to Register a Computer

Prepare to register a computer.

Checking Your Computer Environment

For computer environments that allow Wi-Fi connection with a camera, refer to “System Requirements” (=22).

Additionally, the software CameraWindow must be installed (=22).

•Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions are not supported.

• Windows 7 N (European version) and KN (South Korean version) require a separate download and installation of Windows Media Feature Pack.

For further details, see the following website. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=159730

Checking Your Wi-Fi Environment

To use Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) that acts as your access point must be connected to a computer. Be sure to use a Wi-Fi base unit that conforms to the Wi-Fi standard listed in “Specifications” (=190).

If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items and mark each one on the Check sheet. For instructions on checking network settings, refer to the access point user guide.

•If system administrator status is needed to adjust network settings,

contact the system administrator for details.

•These settings are very important for network security. Exercise adequate caution when changing these settings.

Check sheet

Network name (SSID/ESSID)

 

The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use.

 

 

○ None

Network certificate/data encryption (encryption method/

○ WEP (open system

encryption mode)

authentication)

○ WPA-PSK (TKIP)

The method for encrypting data during transmission via

○ WPA-PSK (AES)

Wi-Fi.

○ WPA2-PSK (TKIP)

 

 

○ WPA2-PSK (AES)

Encryption key (network key)

 

The data encryption key used for transmission via Wi-Fi.

 

Key index (sent key)

○ 1

The key specified when using WEP for Network certificate/

data encryption.

 

• A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connecting multiple computers. A router that contains an internal Wi-Fi function is called a “Wi-Fi router”.

•This guide refers to all Wi-Fi routers and base stations as “access points”.

•If you use MAC address filtering on your Wi-Fi network, be sure to add the camera’s MAC address to your access point. You can check your camera’s MAC address by choosing the [3] tab, [Wi-Fi Settings], and then [Check MAC Address].

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Preliminary Notes

and Legal Information

Contents: Basic

Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

2

Using GPS

Function

3

Auto Mode/

Hybrid Auto Mode

4

Other Shooting

Modes

5 P Mode

6

ModeTv, Av, and M

7

Playback Mode

8

Wi-Fi Functions

9

Setting Menu

10

Accessories

11

Appendix

Index

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