Canon PowerShot SX280 HS User Guide - Page 134

Connecting to a Computer Configure computer settings for the connection, add the computer as a connection destination, and transfer images to the computer wirelessly using the software CameraWindow as follows. • When connected to a computer, the camera is used to establish the connection and then the computer (software CameraWindow) is used to transfer images. Preparing to Register a Computer Prepare to register a computer. Checking Your Computer Environment For computer environments that allow Wi-Fi connection with a camera, refer to "System Requirements" (=22). Additionally, the software CameraWindow must be installed (=22). • Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions are not supported. • Windows 7 N (European version) and KN (South Korean version) require a separate download and installation of Windows Media Feature Pack. For further details, see the following website. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=159730 Checking Your Wi-Fi Environment To use Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) that acts as your access point must be connected to a computer. Be sure to use a Wi-Fi base unit that conforms to the Wi-Fi standard listed in "Specifications" (=190). If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items and mark each one on the Check sheet. For instructions on checking network settings, refer to the access point user guide. • If system administrator status is needed to adjust network settings, contact the system administrator for details. • These settings are very important for network security. Exercise adequate caution when changing these settings. Check sheet Network name (SSID/ESSID) The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Network certificate/data encryption (encryption method/ encryption mode) The method for encrypting data during transmission via Wi-Fi. ○ None ○ WEP (open system authentication) ○ WPA-PSK (TKIP) ○ WPA-PSK (AES) ○ WPA2-PSK (TKIP) ○ WPA2-PSK (AES) Encryption key (network key) The data encryption key used for transmission via Wi-Fi. Key index (sent key) The key specified when using WEP for Network certificate/ ○ 1 data encryption. • A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connecting multiple computers. A router that contains an internal Wi-Fi function is called a "Wi-Fi router". • This guide refers to all Wi-Fi routers and base stations as "access points". • If you use MAC address filtering on your Wi-Fi network, be sure to add the camera's MAC address to your access point. You can check your camera's MAC address by choosing the [3] tab, [Wi-Fi Settings], and then [Check MAC Address]. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide 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 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 134