Canon C500 Owner's Guide

Wireless File TransmitterWFT-E6Guide for Canon CamcordersEDIE-0415-000ACOPY

10In this setup mode, the camcorder will issue an 8-digit PIN code that you then need to enter in the wireless router setup screen. Even if there are

11When you select [Connection Wizard], the transmitter will detect active Wi-Fi networks in your area and you can select the desired access point (SSI

12Connection WizardIf the access point is encrypted (C), you will need to enter the encryption key (password). To find out the encryption key, refer t

13Connection WizardIf you prefer, you can enter manually the details of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to (for example, if your Wi-Fi network i

14Connection WizardAd Hoc Connections4Select the channel and then press SET. Available channels will be different for Ad Hoc 11b/g and 11a connection

151Select [Automatic] or [Manual] and then press SET. If you selected [Automatic], IP settings will be assigned automatically. Continue with the proc

161Review the access point’s configuration and then press SET. The first screen shows the access point’s SSID and the type of connection. Push the jo

17A user name and password are required before the Wi-Fi Remote application (Wi-Fi-enabled device connected to the Wi-Fi network) can access the trans

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192Remote OperationUsing Wi-Fi RemoteAfter completing the preparations in the previous chapter, you can use any computer or other Wi-Fi enabled device

2You can attach a WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to a Canon camcorder to connect the camcorder to a Wi-Fi network. This will allow you to operate th

20You can save up to 5 different network configuration profiles. You can select which one to use depending on where you plan to use the camcorder. If

21After establishing a connection between the camcorder and Wi-Fi network (the white icon appears on the upper left of the screen), you can start th

22Starting Wi-Fi Remote1Start the Web browser on the computer or other Wi-Fi-enabled device.2Enter the camcorder’s URL. Enter the IP address you chec

23Starting Wi-Fi Remote4Select the language for Wi-Fi Remote. Press the [Î] next to the language button and select the desired language from the list

24When using a laptop computer, netbook, tablet computer or other Wi-Fi-enabled devices with larger screens, the [Advanced Control] screen offers more

25When using a smartphone or other Wi-Fi-enabled device with a smaller screen, you can use the [Basic Control] screen that offers only the most import

26Using Wi-Fi Remote you can create, edit and transfer to the camcorder a metadata profile that includes the User Memo information (clip title, creato

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28You can check the current Wi-Fi network settings using the camcorder’s status screens.1Press the STATUS button.2Push the joystick up/down or turn th

29You can edit the Wi-Fi network settings even after the initial setup. Changing settings manually requires more advanced knowledge of Wi-Fi and netwo

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30Changing Settings7If you selected [Manual], select a setting you want to change and then press SET. Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT di

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32Check this section if you encounter problems connecting to the Wi-Fi network or operating the camcorder remotely from a Wi-Fi-enabled device. If the

33When using the transmitter with a Wi-Fi network, try the following corrective actions if the transmission rate drops, the connection is lost, or oth

34Refer to this list when an error message is displayed on the camcorder’s screen. Messages are listed alphabetically.If the problem persists, consult

35Error MessagesWi-Fi connection terminated An error occurred on the access point or the computer or other Wi-Fi-enabled device.X Check the Wi-Fi-ena

36AAccess point ... 2, 11Ad Hoc... 13Advanced Control scree

37 Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark

DIE-0415-000A © CANON INC. 2012The information in this guide is current as of September 2012. For information on using the transmitter with accessorie

4Turn off the camcorder before attaching the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter. The transmitter is powered by the camcorder. Make sure the camcorder’s

5Attaching to a Camcorder5Turn on the camcorder. If the transmitter was correctly attached, the icon will appear in the rear panel, next to the rem

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71Wi-Fi andCamcorder SettingsComplete the Wi-Fi and camcorder settings using the camcorder’s menu screens.COPY

8Before using the Wi-Fi Remote application to remotely control the camcorder, you need to wirelessly connect the camcorder (with the transmitter attac

9Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the easiest way to set up the Wi-Fi network. However, it may not work correctly if there are several active access poi