Canon PowerShot SX280 HS User Guide - 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. zzFor instructions on checking your network connection, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Configure the setting. zzClick in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection setup]. zzIn 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" (=137). • 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. zzPress the button. 2 Choose a computer. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [ ], and then press the button. 3 Choose [Add a Device]. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Add a Device], and then press the button. XXA list of detected access points will be displayed in the [Select Network] screen. 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 135