Canon PowerShot SX280 HS User Manual page 135

Computer Settings for Connecting via Wi-Fi
(Windows only)
On a computer running Windows, you must configure the following settings
before you can connect the camera to the computer wirelessly.
1
Confirm the computer is
connected to Wi-Fi.
z z For instructions on checking your network
connection, refer to the computer user
manual.
2
Configure the setting.
z z Click in the following order: [Start] menu
► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ►
[CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection
setup].
z z In the application that opens, follow the
on-screen instructions and configure the
setting.
• The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in
step 2.
- Turn on media streaming.
This will enable the camera to find the computer to access via Wi-Fi.
- Turn on network discovery.
This will enable the computer to find the camera.
- Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol).
This allows you to check the network connection status.
- Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP).
This will enable network devices to detect each other automatically.
• Some security software may prevent you from completing the settings as
described here. Check the settings of your security software.
Adding a Computer
Add a computer to your list of devices to connect to via Wi-Fi.
Follow these instructions when using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
compatible access point to establish a push-button connection.
If your access point is not WPS-compatible, establish a connection as
described in "Connecting to Access Points in the List"
• WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over Wi-Fi.
You can use either Push Button Configuration Method or PIN Method for
settings on a WPS supported device.
• Refer to the user guide provided with your access point to check if it supports
WPS.
• Be sure to also read the user guide included with your access point.
1
Access the Wi-Fi menu.
z z
Press the <o> button.
2
Choose a computer.
z z
Press the <o><p><q><r> buttons or
turn the <5> dial to choose [
then press the <m> button.
3
Choose [Add a Device].
z z Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the
<5> dial to choose [Add a Device], and
then press the <m> button.
X X A list of detected access points will be
displayed in the [Select Network] screen.
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Contents: Basic
Operations
Basic Guide
(= 137).
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Using GPS
Function
3
Auto Mode/
Hybrid Auto Mode
4
Other Shooting
Modes
5
P Mode
6
Tv, Av, and M
Mode
7
], and Playback Mode
8
Wi-Fi Functions
9
Setting Menu
10
Accessories
11
Appendix
Index
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