Canon LEGRIA HF G30 - Manual (Page 3)

Getting Started
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Getting Started
This manual will get you started on using your camcorder's Wi-Fi functions. To learn more about Wi-Fi
functions and to see more detailed procedures, refer to the full-version Instruction Manual (PDF file on
the supplied CD-ROM). When this manual refers you to a section in the camcorder's Instruction
Manual, use the table of contents or the PDF's search feature to help find the section. To install the full-
version Instruction Manual, see Installing the Camcorder's Instruction Manual (PDF file) in the supplied
Quick Guide.
The following are basic terms used frequently in this text.
Access point
A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices, like your camcorder, to connect
to a wired network (including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. In most cases, this will be your
wireless router.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi network
A group of computers and/or other devices in your home, office, or other location connected
wirelessly using Wi-Fi.
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.
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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 Wi-Fi Remote app, you can use your iOS or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and
make recordings (
A 6).
iOS or Android device
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