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About the Wi-Fi function

It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected.

Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network.

Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless access point.

>Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.

When the radio waves are interrupted, the condition may improve by moving the location or changing the angle of the wireless access point.

It may not automatically connect when the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not to broadcast.

>Set the network SSID of the wireless access point to broadcast.

Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby?

>Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away from the device.

Is the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz switchable wireless access point connected to other equipment using the 5 GHz band?

>The use of a wireless access point that can use 5 GHz/2.4 GHz simultaneously is recommended. It cannot be used simultaneously with this camera if it is not compatible.

Wireless access point is not displayed. Or it cannot be connected.

Perform [Manual Connection] in the [Access Point] of the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu.

Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state.

The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio wave condition.

>Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point.

It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access point.

>Check the settings of the wireless access point.

The wireless access point may not be found depending on the radio wave condition.

>Perform the [Manual Connection]. (P126)

Is the network SSID of the wireless access point set not to broadcast?

>It may not be detected when it is set not to broadcast. Enter and set the network SSID. (P127)

Try the following:

>Move this unit (especially the Wi-Fi transmitter) closer to the wireless access point

>Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point

>Change the direction of this unit

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DMC-SZ5 specifications

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