Using a usb wireless lan module, Attaching the ifu-wlm3, Making a wi-fi connection – Sony LA-EA5 A-Mount to E-Mount Adapter User Manual
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Using a USB Wireless LAN Module
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You can make the Wi-Fi connection between the
camcorder and a device such as a smartphone,
tablet, etc., by attaching the supplied IFU-WLM3
USB wireless LAN module.
Notes
• The IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module
(supplied) may not be available in some countries/
regions.
• Attach/remove the IFU-WLM3 after the camcorder is
turned off.
• If you use a wireless device near the camcorder, the
camcorder may not work correctly. Turn the wireless
device off near the camcorder.
• You cannot use a USB wireless LAN module other
than the IFU-WLM3.
• Depending on the Wi-Fi signal condition in the use
environment or the position of the Wi-Fi device and
camcorder, the Wi-Fi connection may not be
established. In this case, fix the IFU-WLM3 to the
screw hole (1/4 inch) on the handle of the camcorder
by using the supplied USB extension cable.
Making a Wi-Fi connection between a device and
the camcorder enables you to do the following.
• Operate the setup menu
• Record and playback the camcorder
• Display the current status of the camcorder
• Switch between the recording settings and
system settings
• Operate the assignable buttons of the camcorder
1
Open the cover of the USB wireless
LAN module retracting part
.
2
Insert the IFU-WLM3 to the USB
connector.
3
Close the cover.
Note
Only one Wi-Fi device can be connected at a time.
To make a network setting
Change the “Basic Authentication” settings
of the System menu as required.
For details about the menu settings and entering a
character string, see
.
To make a connection
1
Set “Wi-Fi” in “Wi-Fi”
of the
System menu to “Enable.”
2
Make a Wi-Fi connection by inputting
the SSID and Password onto the device,
or by using the Wi-Fi direct connection
function.
You can check the SSID and password of the
camcorder on “SSID & Password” in “Wi-
Fi”
of the System menu.
When using the Wi-Fi direct connection
function, proceed to the following step.
3
Select “Execute” for “Wi-Fi Direct
Connection” in “Wi-Fi” of the System
menu.
The setup menu disappears, and the
connection wait message for the Wi-Fi direct
connection function appears.
Using the Push-Button method
When you perform the Push-Button method
on the device, the message for connection
permission appears on the connection wait
screen. Select “Execute.”
Using the PIN code method
When you perform the PIN code method on
the device, the device name and PIN code
appears on the connection wait screen.
Using a USB Wireless
LAN Module
Attaching the IFU-WLM3
Making a Wi-Fi Connection
Item
Setting
User Name
User name for log-in (factory default
setting: “admin”)
Password
Password for log-in (factory default
setting: model name “pmw-f5” or
“pmw-f55”)