Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera
4
Preparation
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Before You Use the Wireless Connection
This section explains the preparations to make before you use the wireless connection.
Start by checking your computer's operating environment.
Checking Your Computer's Operating Environment
Operating System
The wireless feature can only used with Macintosh computers that come with Mac OS X v10.4
or later pre-installed. Please note it cannot be used with Macintosh computers equipped with
Intel processors.
Environment Required for the Wireless Networking Function
Either of the following two configurations is required to use the wireless feature.
• The computer has built-in wireless networking (e.g. built-in AirPort networking, built-in
wireless LAN card, such as an AirPort card)
• A wireless LAN router, such as an AirPort Base Station, is connected to the computer
Using the Wireless Networking Function
Use the Wireless Networking Function
Connect the camera and computer over the wireless
connection and download camera images to the
computer or print them. See
Actions Possible with the
Camera Connected to a Computer
(p. 21) for the
features that can be used over a wireless connection.
The procedures in the "Preparation" and "Registering the Target Device" sections
are performed the first time you make a wireless connection. Thereafter, only the
procedures in the "Using the Wireless Networking Function" section are required.
The firewall settings in your security software may prevent the camera and
computer from connecting. See
Firewalls
(p. 23).