Canon VIXIA HF G40 Manual De Instruções

Introduction to Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi Functions

Introduction to Wi-Fi

When you use the camcorder’s Wi-Fi function to connect to a smartphone or tablet, you can wirelessly 
save, play back and upload your recordings. You can even use a smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android 
device

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) as a remote control and record using the device’s Web browser. Refer to Glossary (A 140) 

for a definition of the frequently used terms in this text.

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“iOS device” is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones, iPods and iPads while "Android 
device" refers to Wi-Fi-enabled Android smartphones and tablets.

Wi-Fi connection 

When you use the Browser Remote application, you can use your iOS or Android device to remotely control the 
camcorder and make recordings (

A 120).  

Wi-Fi connection 

Wirelessly connect the camcorder to your iOS device, Android device or computer

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 and use the device’s Web 

browser to view recordings in the camcorder (

A 126).

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You can also use a computer connected via an access point.

Wi-Fi connection 

After you download the Movie Uploader app

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, wirelessly connect the camcorder to an iOS device (

A 128) to save, 

play back and upload your recordings. You can even use this connection type if you plan to share videos on YouTube 
and Facebook on the go.

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The Movie Uploader app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the App Store.

iOS or Android device

iOS device, Android device, etc.

iOS device

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Wi-Fi Functions