Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS Device or Android Smartphone Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device Connecting Directly to a Smartphone or Similar Device Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Playback on a Computer Troubleshooting Trademark Acknowledgements •...
Getting Started This manual will get you started on using your camcorder’s Wi-Fi func- tions. To learn more about Wi-Fi functions after you establish a Wi-Fi connection and to see more detailed procedures, refer to the full-ver- sion Instruction Manual (PDF file on the supplied CD-ROM). When this manual refers you to a section in the camcorder’s Instruction Manual, use the table of contents or the PDF’s search feature to help find the Installing the...
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recordings. You can even use a smartphone as a remote control and record using the device’s screen. 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.
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Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a wireless router (access point) on your home network. Use this connection if you plan to connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 11). After doing so, you can even share videos on YouTube and Facebook.
Before Using Wi-Fi Functions Based on the function, the camcorder will wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, directly or to a Wi-Fi net- work via an access point (wireless router)*. After selecting the function you want to use, follow the onscreen directions to connect the cam- corder.
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Smartphone Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you perform this procedure for the first time, download and install the CameraAccess app on your smartphone. The app can be downloaded for free from the following sites (English only). App Store: http://itunes.com/apps/cameraaccess Google Play™: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.pixela.cameraaccess...
This conveniently allows you to view your recordings while you are out. * Depending on the device, OS browser, movie format and video quality, you may not be able to play back or download recordings. For details, visit your local Canon Web site. Smartphone or similar device...
2 Smartphone: Activate Wi-Fi in the settings screen (A 11). The network names of detected access points will appear. 3 Smartphone: Touch the access point with the same SSID as that of the one from step 1. 4 Smartphone: Enter the password (first time only). 5 Smartphone: Start the Web browser.
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3 iOS device: Touch the access point with the same SSID as that of the one from step 1. 4 iOS device: Enter the password. 5 iOS device: Use the Movie Uploader app to transfer the camcorder’s movies. • For details about the Movie Uploader app, visit http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/canon/e/movieuploader/ (English only)
3 Continue with the function you were previously using. Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY After you register for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, you will be able to access various Web services**. You will be able to upload movies and photos to online albums, share the albums on Twitter, upload movies to...
CameraWindow correctly installed. For details on installing the soft- ware, refer to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) (PDF file). • Completed free registration online for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. • Account settings for YouTube, Facebook and Twitter (depending on the services you plan to use).
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Server’s recordings. We recommend connecting the computer and access point with a LAN cable. Playback on a Computer For details about this function, refer to in the camcorder’s Instruction Manual (PDF file). LAN cable Wireless router Computer (Access point)
If you cannot successfully establish a Wi-Fi connection, check below. Refer also to the instruction manual of the other Wi-Fi-enabled devices you are using. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Cannot connect with the Wi-Fi-enabled device.