Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Owner's Manual
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
5
Playback Mode
6
Wi-Fi Functions
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
4
P Mode
9
Appendix
Index
Saving Images to a Connected Computer
Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows.
Also refer to the access point user manual.
Confirming Access Point Compatibility
Confirm that the Wi-Fi router or base station conforms to the Wi-Fi
Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point
supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS, = 87) or not (= 89). For
non-WPS access points, check the following information.
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Network name (SSID/ESSID)
The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Also called the
“access point name” or “network name”.
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Network authentication / data encryption (encryption method /
encryption mode)
The method for encrypting data during wireless transmission. Check
which security setting is used: WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK
(TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WEP (open system
authentication), or no security.
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Password (encryption key / network key)
The key used when encrypting data during wireless transmission. Also
called the “encryption key” or “network key”.
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Key index (transmit key)
The key set when WEP is used for network authentication / data
encryption. Use “1” as the setting.
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If system administrator status is needed to adjust network
settings, contact the system administrator for details.
settings, contact the system administrator for details.
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These settings are very important for network security. Exercise
adequate caution when changing these settings.
adequate caution when changing these settings.
2
Configure the setting.
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Click in the following order: [Start] menu
► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ►
[CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection
setup].
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In the application that opens, follow the
on-screen instructions and configure the
setting.
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The following Windows settings are configured when you run the
utility in step 2.
utility in step 2.
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Turn on media streaming
This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access
via Wi-Fi.
This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access
via Wi-Fi.
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Turn on network discovery
This will enable the computer to see (find) the camera.
This will enable the computer to see (find) the camera.
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Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
This allows you to check the network connection status.
This allows you to check the network connection status.
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Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP)
This will enable network devices to detect each other
automatically.
This will enable network devices to detect each other
automatically.
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Some security software may prevent you from completing the
settings as described here. Check the settings of your security
software.
settings as described here. Check the settings of your security
software.