Connecting Without An Access Point - Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II User Manual

Connecting without an Access Point

When connecting to a smartphone or printer via Wi-Fi, you can use the
camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) instead of using
another access point.
Similarly, no access point is used in camera-to-camera connections
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1
Access the Wi-Fi menu
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2
Choose the target device.
Choose the target device (either press
the <o><p><q><r> buttons or turn
the <7> dial), and then press the <m>
button.
To connect to a smartphone, choose [ ].
To connect to a printer, choose [2].
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3
Choose [Add a Device].
Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the
<7> dial to choose [Add a Device], and
then press the <m> button.
The camera's SSID is displayed.
4
Connect the target device to the
network.
In the smartphone or printer's Wi-Fi
setting menu, choose the SSID (network
name) displayed on the camera to
connect to it.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and
C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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