Introduction To Wi-Fi - Canon VIXIA HF R42 Insrtruction Manual

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Wi-Fi Functions
This chapter contains information about how to operate the
Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, starting with the Wi-Fi net-
work setup needed to add your camcorder to an existing
Wi-Fi network.

Introduction to Wi-Fi

When you use the camcorder's Wi-Fi function to connect to a
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smartphone , you can wirelessly save, play back and upload your
recordings. You can even use a smartphone as a remote control and
record using the device's screen. Refer to Glossary (A 143) for a defi-
nition of the frequently used terms in this text.
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For brevity's sake, "smartphone" is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled
smartphones and tablets while "iOS device" refers to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones and
iPads.
Wi-Fi connection
After you download the CameraAccess app
to remotely control the camcorder and make recordings (A 125).
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The CameraAccess app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the App
Store (for iOS devices) and Google Play™ (for Android smartphones).
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Wi-Fi Functions
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, use your iOS device or Android smartphone
Smartphone