Canon Camera Powershot S120 User Manual

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Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Connecting to a ComputerUse the software to wirelessly send images from the camera to 
a computer.
Connecting to a PrinterSend images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer 
(supporting DPS over IP) to print them.
•	 Before using Wi-Fi, be sure to read “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) 
Precautions” ( =
  2 11) and “Security Precautions” ( =  212).
What You Can Do with Wi-Fi
This camera is an approved Wi-Fi®* product. You can wirelessly connect to 
and send images to the following devices and services.
Note that, in this chapter, wireless LAN functions other than Wi-Fi may be 
referred to as Wi-Fi.
* Wi-Fi	is	a	brand	name	that	indicates	interoperability	certification	of	wireless	LAN devices.
Connecting to Web ServicesImages can be sent to social network services and other Web 
services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*. Unsent images on 
the camera can also be sent automatically to a computer or 
Web service via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
* CANON iMAGE GATEWA Y is an online photo service available to 
those who have purchased this product.
Connecting to a SmartphoneSend images to smartphones and tablet computers that 
have Wi-Fi functions. You can also geotag your shots from a 
connected smartphone or tablet.
For convenience in this manual, smartphones, tablets, and 
other compatible devices are collectively referred to as 
“smartphones”.
Connecting to Another CameraUse the Wi-Fi function to send images between Canon-brand, 
compact digital cameras.  
						

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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Preparing to Share Images via Wi-Fi
Sending	images	via	Wi-Fi	requires	some	initial	preparation	on	the	camera	and target devices. Preparations and methods of sending images vary 
depending on the destination.
Note that before using Wi-Fi (=
  139), you will need to register a camera 
nickname on the camera.
Uploading Images to Web Ser vices
SNS, video-sharing 
sites, e-mail
Access point
Camera Computer or smartphone 
browsers
CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY
 Register Web services (=  133) Connect via an access point (=  140) Send images (=  148)*
*  You can send images to a computer or Web service ( =  151).
Sending Images to a Smar tphone
Internet
Smartphone
Tablet computer
Access point
CameraCameraWindow
 Install CameraWindow on a smartphone (
=  136)   Connect directly (=  145) or via an access point (=  140) Send images (=  148)
Sending Images to Another Camera
CameraCamera
 Connect to another camera (=  147) Send images (=  148)  
						

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Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode / 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Sending Images to a Computer
Camera Computer
Access point Internet
CameraWindow
 Check your computer environment (
=  137) Install CameraWindow on a computer ( =  137)	 Configure	the	computer	for	a	Wi-Fi	connection	(Windows	only,	=  139) Connect via an access point (=  140) Save images to a computer (=  150)
Printing Images Wirelessly
Camera
Printer
Access point
   Connect directly (=  145) or via an access point (=  140) Print images (=  176)
Registering Web Ser vices
Use a smartphone or computer to add to the camera Web services that you 
want to use.
•	 A smartphone or computer with a browser and Internet connection is 
required
	to	complete	camera	settings	for	CANON	iMAGE	GATEW

AY
	and	other Web services.
•	 Check the CANON iMAGE GATEW

AY website for details on browser 
(Microsoft
	Internet	Explorer,	etc.)	requirements,	including	settings	and	version information.
•	 For information on countries and regions where CANON iMAGE 
GATEWA

Y is available, visit the Canon website (http://www.canon.com/
cig/).
•	 You must have an account with Web services other than CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the 
websites for each Web service you want to register.
•	 Separate ISP connection and access point fees may be applicable.  
						

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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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4 Choose [].
zzPress the  buttons or 
turn the  dial to choose [], and 
then press the  button.
5 Establish a connection with the 
access point.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Authenticate], and 
then press the  button.
6 Choose an access point.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose a network (access 
point), and then press the < m> button.
7 Enter the access point 
password.
zzPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter the password 
(=
  141).
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Next], and then 
press the  button.
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera.
1 Log in to CANON iMAGE 
GATEW
AY and access the 
camera settings page.
zzFrom a computer or smartphone, access 
http://www.canon.com/cig/ and visit the 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site for your 
region.
zzAccess the camera settings page.
zzOnce the login screen is displayed, 
enter your user name and password 
to log in. If you do not have a CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY account, follow 
the instructions to complete member 
registration (free of charge).
2 Choose your camera model.
zzOn this camera model, [] is displayed 
in the Wi-Fi menu.
zzOnce you choose the model, a page is 
displayed for entering the authentication 
code. On this page in step 9, you will 
enter the authentication code displayed 
on the camera after steps 3 – 8.
3 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
zzOn the camera, access the Wi-Fi menu 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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8 Choose [Auto] and establish the 
connection.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Auto], and then 
press the  button.
zzOnce the camera is connected to CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY via the access point, 
an authentication code is displayed.
9 Enter the authentication code.
zzOn the smartphone or computer, enter 
the authentication code displayed on the 
camera and go to the next step.
zzA	six-digit	confirmation	number	is	displayed.
10	 Check	the	confirmation	numbers and complete the 
setup process.
zzMake	sure	the	confirmation	number	on	the camera matches the number on the 
smartphone or computer.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
the  button.
zzComplete the setup process on the 
smartphone or computer.
zz[] (=  151) and CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY are now added as 
destinations, and the [
] icon changes 
to [].
zzA message is displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to indicate that 
this
	process	is	finished.	To	add	other	Web services, follow the procedure 
in “Registering Other Web Services” 
(

=
  136) from step 2.
•	 You can connect to WPS-compatible access points by choosing [WPS 
Connection] in step 6. For details, see steps 6 – 8 in “Connecting\
 to WPS-
Compatible Access Points” (=
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Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode / 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Registering Other Web Ser vices
You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the 
camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the 
camera
	first	(=  134).
1 Access the Web service 
settings screen.
zzFollow step 1 in “Registering CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY” (=  134) to log in 
to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, and then 
access the Web service settings screen.
2	 Configure	the	Web	service	you	want to use.
zzFollow the instructions displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to set up the 
Web service.
3 Choose [].
zzAccess the Wi-Fi menu (=  139), choose 
[] (either press the  
buttons or turn the  dial), and then 
press the  button.
zzThe Web service settings are now 
updated.
•	 If	any	configured	settings	change,	follow	these	steps	again	to	update	the	camera settings.
Installing CameraWindow on a 
Smartphone
Before	connecting	your	camera	to	a	smartphone,	first	install	the	free	dedicated application, CameraWindow, on your smartphone.
1 Connect the smartphone to a 
network.
2 Install CameraWindow.
zzFor an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, 
download and install CameraWindow 
from the App Store.
zzFor an Android device, download and 
install CameraWindow from Google Play.
zzAfter installation, use the camera 
to establish a connection with the 
smartphone ( =
  140, 145).
•	For details on this application (supported smartphones and included functions), 
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Auto Mode / 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Preparing to Register a Computer
Prepare to register a computer. To save images to the computer wirelessly, 
you must install CameraWindow.
Checking Your Computer Environment
The camera can connect via Wi-Fi to computers running the following 
operating	systems.	For	detailed	system	requirements	and	compatibility	information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon\
 
website.
Operating 
System Windows
Macintosh
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.6.8
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later
•	
Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions are not supported.
•	 Windows 7 N (European version) and KN (South Korean version) 
require
	a	separate	download	and	installation	of	Windows	Media	Feature Pack.
For details, check the following website.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=159730
Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
What you will need:
zzComputer
zzUSB cable (camera end: Mini-B)** A USB cable is not included. Although you can install the software without using a 
cable, some features will not be added.
1 Download the software.
zzWith a computer connected to the 
Internet, access http://www.canon.com/
icpd/.
zzAccess the site for your country or region.
zzDownload the software.
2 Begin the installation.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
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3 When a message is displayed 
prompting you to connect the 
camera, choose whether to 
connect or not.
When Connecting the Camera to 
the Computer
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (
).
zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable 
in the computer’s USB port. For details 
about USB connections on the computer, 
refer to the computer user manual.
zzTurn the camera on, and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
Without Connecting the Camera
zzSelect [Install without connecting 
the device] and follow the on-screen 
instructions to complete the installation 
process.
4	 Install	the	files.
zzInstallation may take some time, depending 
on computer performance and the Internet 
connection.
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation.
zzAfter installation when the camera is 
connected to the computer, turn the 
camera off before disconnecting the 
cable.
•	 Using the software, you can update to the latest version, and download n\
ew 
functions via the Internet (some software excluded).
•	 The
	first	time	you	connect	the	camera	to	the	computer,	drivers	will	be	installed,	so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
•	 Because the content and functions of software vary according to the came\
ra 
model, if you have several cameras, you must use each camera to update t\
o 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi 
Connection (Windows Only)
On	a	computer	running	Windows,	configure	the	following	settings	before	connecting the camera to the computer wirelessly.
1	 Confirm	that	the	computer	is	connected to the access point.
zzFor instructions on checking your network 
connection, refer to the computer user 
manual.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzClick in the following order: [Start] menu 
►  [All Programs]  ►
 [Canon Utilities]  ►
 
[CameraWindow]  ►
 [Wi-Fi connection 
setup].
zzIn the application that opens, follow the 
on-screen	instructions	and	configure	the	setting.
•	 The	following	Windows	settings	are	configured	when	you	run	the	utility	in	step 2.
- Turn on media streaming.
This	will	enable	the	camera	to	see	(find)	the	computer	to	access	via	Wi-Fi.
- Turn on network discovery.
This	will	enable	the	computer	to	see	(find)	the	camera.
- Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol).
This allows you to check the network connection status.
-
 Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP).
This will enable network devices to detect each other automatically.
•	 Some security software may prevent you from completing the settings as 
described here. Check the settings of your security software.
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu
Initial Connection via Wi-Fi
To start with, register a camera nickname.
This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when 
connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzPress the  button.
2 Enter a nickname.
zzPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter a nickname 
(=
  27).
zzUp to 16 characters can be used.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
the  button.
zzThe Wi-Fi menu is displayed.   
						

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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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•	 When connecting wirelessly to any device other than a computer, a memory 
card must be inserted in the camera. Additionally, the memory card must 
contain images in order for you to access Web services or connect to a 
smartphone or printer wirelessly.
•	 To change the camera’s nickname, choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and 
then choose [Change Device Nickname].
•	 Nicknames beginning with a space cannot be entered in step 2. If you att\
empt 
to do this and press the  button on the keyboard screen, a message 
will be displayed. Press the < m> button to access the keyboard, and then 
enter a new nickname.
After the Initial Wi-Fi Connection
•	 Once you have connected to devices via Wi-Fi, recent destinations will 
be	listed	first	when	you	access	the	Wi-Fi	menu	by	pressing	the	 
button. 
You can easily connect again by pressing the < o> buttons 
to choose the device name and then pressing the < m> button.
•	 To add a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the \

	buttons,	and	then	configure	the	setting.
•	If you prefer not to display recent target devices, press the < n> button, 
and on the [3]	tab,	choose	[Wi-Fi	Settings]	►	[Target	History]	►	[Off].
Connecting via an Access Point
Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows.
Also refer to the access point user manual.
Confirming Access Point Compatibility
Confirm	that	the	Wi-Fi	router	or	base	station	conforms	to	the	Wi-Fi	standards	in	“Specifications”	( =  204).
If	you	are	already	using	Wi-Fi,	confirm	the	following	items.	For	instructions	on checking network settings, refer to the access point user manual.
•	If system administrator status is needed to adjust network settings, 
contact the system administrator for details.
•	 These settings are very important for network security. Exercise 
adequate
	caution	when	changing	these	settings.