Introduction to Wi-Fi

Before using Wi-Fi functions

Based on the function, the camcorder will wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, or directly to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router)*. After selecting the function you want to use, follow the onscreen directions to connect the camcorder.

*Depending on the manufacturer, the access point may be referred to using a different name, such as wireless LAN router or wireless network router.

• Make sure the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is not attached to the camcorder. Wi-Fi

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functions are not available when the microphone is attached.
About the Wi-Fi antenna

When using the camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna with your hand or other object. Covering it may interfere with wireless signals.

Wi-Fi antenna

About the camcorder’s Wi-Fi standardThe specifications of the camcorder's Wi-Fi standard are as follows.

Wi-Fi protocol, operating frequency: IEEE 802.11b/g/n-compliant, 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11a/n-compliant, 5 GHz

Maximum data transfer rate: 11 Mbps (IEEE 802.11b) 54 Mbps (IEEE 802.11a/g) 150 Mbps (IEEE 802.11n)

These are theoretical values and actual data transfer rates may differ.