Using Another Access Point - Canon Ixus 285 HS User Manual

Using Another Access Point

When connecting the camera to a smartphone through the Wi-Fi menu,
you can also use an existing access point.
1
Prepare for the connection.
● Access the [Waiting to connect] screen
by following steps 1 – 4 in "Adding a
Smartphone" ( = 91).
2
Connect the smartphone to the
access point.
3
Choose [Switch Network].
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose
[Switch Network], and then press the [ ]
button.
● A list of detected access points will be
displayed.
4
Connect to the access point.
● For WPS-compatible access points,
connect to the access point as described
in steps 5 – 8 in "Using WPS-Compatible
Access Points" ( = 96).
● For non-WPS access points, follow steps
2 – 4 in "Connecting to Listed Access
Points" ( = 98) to connect to the
access point.
5
Select the camera to connect to.
● On the camera selection screen
displayed on the smartphone, choose the
camera to begin pairing.
6
Configure the privacy settings and
send images.
● Follow steps 8 – 9 in "Adding a
Smartphone" ( = 91) to configure the
privacy settings and send images.
Previous Access Points
You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by
following step 4 in "Adding a Smartphone" ( = 91).
● To use the camera as an access point, choose [Switch Network] on the
screen displayed when you establish a connection, and then choose
[Camera Access Point Mode].
● To switch access points, choose [Switch Network] on the screen
displayed when you establish a connection, and then follow the
procedure in "Using Another Access Point" ( = 93) from step 4.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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