Sony MHS-TS55 bloggie&trade Handbook page 64

Wireless network
Cannot establish a connection with the Wireless LAN access point.
• Check to make sure the power of the Wireless LAN access point is on.
• The communication range may be shortened by the surrounding conditions, such as various obstacles,
radio wave traffic, and the wall material between this camera and the Wireless LAN access point.
Change the location of the camera or move the camera closer to the access point.
• Check whether an encryption key (WEP/WPA) or other special settings (Fixed IP address, proxy
settings, etc.) are needed to connect to the access point.
• When the access point is set so that the SSID is hidden, the SSID may not be displayed on the
network list. Check the SSID of the access point with an administrator and make settings manually.
Or cancel the setting on the access point.
• Microwave ovens or Bluetooth-enabled devices use the 2.4 GHz wavelength and could hinder the
communication. If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from those devices or shut
those devices down.
Cannot enter the encryption key.
• For details on the verification method used for the encryption key (WEP/WPA), see the operation
manual for the access point or the information listed on the bottom panel of the device.
• The number of characters that can be input differs depending on the encryption type.
• This camera cannot be connected to a 5 GHz access point.
It takes too much time to transfer an image.
• The communication range may be shortened by the surrounding conditions, such as various obstacles,
radio wave traffic, and the wall material between the devices or between this camera and the Wireless
LAN access point. Change the location of the devices, put the devices closer together, or move the
camera closer to the access point.
• You may be getting a crossed connection with another Wireless LAN access point. Set the wireless
channel at the Wireless LAN access point. For further information, refer to the operating manual of
the Wireless LAN access point.
• Microwave ovens or Bluetooth-enabled devices use the 2.4 GHz wavelength and could hinder the
communication. If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from those devices or shut
those devices down.
Cannot connect to a hotspot (public Wireless LAN access point) service.
• Check with the hotspot service provider that you have contracted with.
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