General requirements

• Correctly configured router that complies with the 802.11b/g/n protocol and is Wi-Fi certified (bears the logo shown on the right) and a home network.

Operating modes:

SCN

Touch the desired connection method.

Options

[WPS: Button]* Simply press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router and then touch the camcorder’s screen. This is the easiest connection method if you are using a WPS-compatible router. For details, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

(A138).

[WPS: PIN Code]* Access the wireless router’s configuration screen using your Web browser. The camcorder will give you a PIN code, which you will enter into the browser. ou will need a WPS- compatible router and a computer or other device connected to it. For details, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) (A138).

[Search for Access Points] Following the camcorder’s onscreen instructions, you select your wireless router from a list and then enter your password. For details, see Searching for Access Points (A139)

[Manual Setup] You manually enter the wireless router’s name, password and other network settings. This method is recommended for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks. For details, see Manual Setup (A140).

*WPS, which stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is a standard that makes connect- ing to a wireless router easier.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your wireless router is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown on the right), connecting the cam- corder to it can be very easy. With WPS, you will either use the [WPS: Button] method or [WPS: PIN

Code] method (see the description in the previous section). If you cannot successfully connect the camcorder using WPS, try using the

138Š Wi-Fi Functions