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 zThe screen at left is displayed when you 
use a new or recently formatted memory 
card. Choose [OK] (either press the 
[
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), press 
the [] button, and wait about a minute 
and a half until the three types of music 
are registered to the card.
 z When using a memory card with music 
already registered to it, go to step 2.
2 Create the album.
 zFollow steps 1 – 3 in “Viewing Albums 
(Story Highlights)” ( = 130) to create an 
album.
3 Configure background music 
settings.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose the desired item, press the 
[
] button, and then press the [][] 
buttons or turn the [] dial to choose an 
option ( = 31).
4 Save the album.
 z
Follow step 4 in “Viewing Albums (Story 
Highlights)” ( = 130) to save albums.
 ●
Once albums are saved, background music cannot be added 
later. Background music in albums cannot be removed or 
changed.
 ●Chapters of albums with background music cannot be edited 
(= 129).
 ●
Albums can include following images captured by the camera. -Still images -Digest movies ( = 37) -
Short clips with a playback time of two seconds or more 
(= 76)
 ●
Albums cannot be saved unless there is enough space on the 
memory card.
 ●You can specify the color effect in step 4 by choosing [Change 
Color Effect] and pressing the [] button. To preview how the 
album looks with your selected effect applied, choose [Preview 
Album Again] on the screen in step 4 after pressing the [
][] 
buttons to choose a color effect and pressing the [] button. ● To play saved albums, choose [List of Albums] on the Story 
Highlights home screen, press the [] button, choose a listed 
album, and press the [] button again.
Adding Background Music to Albums
 Still Images  Movies
Choose from three kinds of background music to play during album 
playback.
1 Register background music to a 
memory card.
 z Following steps 1 – 4 in “Viewing Albums 
(Story Highlights)” ( = 130), choose 
[Music Settings] and press the [] 
button.
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4 Choose background music.
 zWhen the screen at left is displayed, 
choose [Music Settings]. Add background 
music as described in “Adding 
Background Music to Albums” ( =
 131), 
and then press the [] button.
5 Choose a color effect.
 z On the screen in step 4 of “Viewing 
Albums (Story Highlights)” ( = 130), 
choose [Change Color Effect].
 z Press the [][] buttons to choose a 
color effect, and then press the [] 
button.
6 Save the album.
 z Follow step 4 in “Viewing Albums (Story 
Highlights)” ( = 130) to save albums.
 ●
Up to 40 images can be selected if you choose [Image Selection]. 
The second time you create a custom album, [Select images 
based on previous settings?] is displayed. To use previously 
selected images as the basis, choose [Yes]. The previous images 
are labeled with [
], and multiple images are displayed at once. ●Up to 15 dates can be selected if you choose [Date Selection]. ●The color effect may not be applied to some images.
 ●If you prefer not to add background music, set [Add BGM] to [No] 
on the screen in step 3.
 ●To use only background music instead of movie audio, set [Audio 
Mixer] to [BGM only] on the screen in step 3.
 ●To listen to a sample of the background music selected in [Track], 
choose [Sample BGM] on the screen in step 3 and press the [] 
button.
Creating Your Own Albums
 Still Images  Movies
Create your own albums by choosing desired images.
1 Choose to create a Custom album.
 z Following steps 1 – 3 in “Viewing Albums 
(Story Highlights)” ( = 130), choose 
[Custom] and press the [] button.
2 Choose a selection method.
 z Choose [Image Selection], [Date 
Selection], or [Person Selection], and 
then press the [
] button.
3 Choose album elements.
 zOnce you select the elements for your 
album and press the [] button, your 
selected elements are labeled with [].
 z Press the [] button after you 
are finished selecting still images, 
digest movies, or short clips in [Image 
Selection], dates in [Date Selection], or 
people in [Person Selection].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Preview], and then press 
the [
] button.
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Available Wi-Fi Features
You can send and receive images and control the camera remotely by 
connecting it to these devices and services via Wi-Fi.
 ●Smartphones and Tablets 
Send images to smartphones and tablet computers that have Wi-Fi 
functions. You can also shoot remotely and geotag your shots from a 
smartphone or tablet.  
For convenience in this manual, smartphones, tablets, and other 
compatible devices are collectively referred to as “smartphones”.
 ●Computer  
Use software to save camera images to a computer connected via 
Wi-Fi.
 ● Web Services 
Add your account information to the camera for CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY online photography service or other Web services to 
send camera images to the services. Unsent images on the camera 
can also be sent to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE 
GATEW

AY.
 ●Printers 
Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting 
DPS over IP) to print them.
 ●Another Camera  
Send images wirelessly between Wi-Fi-compatible Canon cameras.
Wi-Fi Functions
Send images wirelessly from the camera to a variety 
of compatible devices, and use the camera with Web 
services
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
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Sending Images to an NFC-Compatible 
Smartphone
Use an Android (OS version 4.0 or later) smartphone’s NFC to simplify the 
process of installing Camera Connect and connecting to the camera.
Operation once the devices are connected via NFC varies depending on 
the camera mode when the devices are touched together.
 ●If the camera is off or in Shooting mode when the devices are touched 
together, you can choose and send images on the image selection 
screen. Once the devices are connected, you can also shoot remotely 
and geotag your shots (“Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images 
and Control the Camera” ( =
 155)). It’s easy to reconnect to recent 
devices, which are listed in the Wi-Fi menu.
 ● If the camera is in Playback mode when the devices are touched 
together, you can choose and send images from the index display 
shown for image selection. The connection is ended automatically 
after image transfer.
Follow the instructions in the following section 

for NFC-initiated connection 
to a camera that is off or in Shooting mode.
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in Shooting 
Mode
1 Install Camera Connect.
 z Activate NFC on the smartphone and 
touch the devices N-Mark () together 
to start Google Play on the smartphone 
automatically. Once the Camera Connect 
download page is displayed, download 
and install the app.
Sending Images to a Smartphone
There are several ways to connect the camera to a smartphone and send 
images.
 ● Connect via NFC ( = 134) 
Simply touch an NFC-compatible Android smartphone (OS version 4.0 
or later) against the camera to connect the devices.
 ● Connect to a device assigned to the [] button ( = 136) 
Simply press the [] button to connect the devices. This simplifies 
sending images to a smartphone ( = 136). Note that only one 
smartphone can be assigned to the [] button.
 ● Connect via the Wi-Fi menu ( = 138)  
You can connect the camera to a smartphone as you would connect it 
to a computer or other device. Multiple smartphones can be added.
Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicated 
Camera Connect app on the smartphone. For details on this application 
(supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon 
website.
 ● Canon Wi-Fi-compatible camera users who connect their camera 
to a smartphone via Wi-Fi should consider switching from the 
CameraWindow mobile app to the Camera Connect mobile app.
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Other Shooting Modes
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4 Send an image.
 zTurn the [] dial to choose an image to 
send, press the [][] buttons to choose 
[Send this image], and then press the [] 
button.
 z Image transfer will begin. The screen 
darkens during image transfer.
 z[Transfer completed] is displayed after 
the image is sent, and the image transfer 
screen is displayed again.
 zTo end the connection, press the [] 
button, choose [OK] on the confirmation 
screen (either press the [
][] buttons or 
turn the [] dial), and then press the [] 
button. You can also use the smartphone 
to end the connection.
 ● When using NFC, keep the following points in mind. -Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This 
may damage the devices.
 -Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize 
each other immediately. In this case, try holding the devices 
together in slightly different positions. If connection is not 
established, keep the devices together until the camera screen 
is updated.
 -If you attempt connection when the camera is off, a message 
may be displayed on the smartphone reminding you to turn on 
the camera. If so, turn the camera on and touch the devices 
together again.
 -Do not place other objects between the camera and 
smartphone. Also, note that camera or smartphone covers or 
similar accessories may block communication.
 ● All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected 
smartphone when you choose [Yes] in step 3. To keep camera 
images private, so that they cannot be viewed from the 
smartphone, choose [No] in step 3.
 ●Once you have registered a smartphone, you can change privacy 
settings for it on the camera ( = 157).
2 Establish the connection.
 z
Make sure the camera is off or in 
Shooting mode.
 zTouch the N-Mark () on the smartphone 
with Camera Connect installed against 
the camera’s N-Mark.
 z The camera starts up automatically.
 zIf the [Device Nickname] screen is 
displayed, press the [][] buttons or 
turn the [] dial to choose [OK], and then 
press the [] button.
 z Camera Connect is started on the 
smartphone.
 zThe devices are connected automatically.
3 Adjust the privacy setting.
 zAfter this screen is displayed, press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
choose [Yes], and then press the [] 
button.
 z You can now use the smartphone to 
browse, import, or geotag images on the 
camera or shoot remotely.
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Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
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 ●If during connection a message on the camera requests you to 
enter the nickname, follow step 2 in “Sending Images to an NFC-
Compatible Smartphone” ( =
 134) to enter it. ●
The camera does not keep a record of smartphones you connect 
to via NFC in Playback mode.
 ●You can preset images to transfer at your desired size ( = 151).
Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the 
Button
Once you have connected to a smartphone initially by pressing the [] 
button, you can simply press the [] button after that to connect again for 
viewing and saving camera images on your connected device.
These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can 
also use an existing access point ( =
 139).
1 Install Camera Connect.
 z
For an iPhone or iPad, find Camera 
Connect in the App Store and download 
and install the app.
 zFor Android smartphones, find Camera 
Connect in Google Play and download 
and install the app.
2 Press the [] button.
 zPress the [] button.
 zIf the [Device Nickname] screen is 
displayed, press the [][] buttons or 
turn the [] dial to choose [OK], and then 
press the [] button.
 ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ●You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in 
step 2 (= 134). ●
Not all NFC-compatible smartphones have an N-Mark (). For 
details, refer to the smartphone user manual.
 ● You can also send multiple images at once and change the image 
size before sending ( = 151). ●
To disable NFC connections, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [4] tab 
► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [NFC] ► [Off].
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Mode
 z Press the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 z Touch the smartphone with Camera 
Connect installed ( = 134) against the 
camera’s N-Mark ().
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
an image to send, and then press the [] 
button. [] is displayed.
 z To cancel selection, press the [] button 
again. [] is no longer displayed.
 z Repeat this process to choose additional 
images.
 zAfter you finish choosing images, press 
the [] button.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons to choose 
[Send], and then press the [] button.
 z The images are now sent. The 
connection is ended automatically after 
the image is sent.
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Basic Guide
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Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
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6 Choose the smartphone to connect to.
 zChoose the smartphone (either by 
pressing the [][] buttons or by turning 
the [] dial), and then press the [] 
button.
 z After a connection is established with 
the smartphone, the smartphone name 
is displayed on the camera. (This screen 
will close in about one minute.)
7 Import images.
 zUse the smartphone to import images 
from the camera to the smartphone.
 zUse the smartphone to end the 
connection; the camera will automatically 
turn off.
 ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ●You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in 
step 2 (= 136). ●
For better security, you can display a password on the screen 
in step 3 by accessing MENU ( = 31) and choosing [4] tab 
► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [Password] ► [On]. In this case, in the 
password field on the smartphone in step 4, enter the password 
displayed on the camera.
 ● One smartphone can be registered to the [] button. To assign 
a different one, first clear the current one in MENU ( = 31) ► 
[4] tab ► [Mobile Device Connect Button]. ● Not all NFC-compatible smartphones have an N-Mark (). For 
details, refer to the smartphone user manual.
3 Choose [].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the [] 
button.
 z The camera’s SSID is displayed.
4 Connect the smartphone to the 
network.
 zIn the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting menu, 
choose the SSID (network name) 
displayed on the camera to establish a 
connection.
5 Start Camera Connect.
 zStart Camera Connect on the 
smartphone.
 zAfter the camera recognizes the 
smartphone, a device selection screen is 
displayed.
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Other Shooting Modes
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 zThe camera’s SSID is displayed.
 zChoose the smartphone to connect to, 
as described in steps 4 – 6 of “Sending 
to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” 
(=
 136).
5 Adjust the privacy setting.
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Yes], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z You can now use the smartphone to 
browse, import, or geotag images on the 
camera or shoot remotely.
6 Send an image.
 zTurn the [] dial to choose an image to 
send, press the [][] buttons to choose 
[Send this image], and then press the [] 
button.
 z Image transfer will begin. The screen 
darkens during image transfer.
 z[Transfer completed] is displayed after 
the image is sent, and the image transfer 
screen is displayed again.
 zTo end the connection, press the 
[] button, choose [OK] on the 
confirmation screen (either press the 
[
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and 
then press the [] button. You can 
also use the smartphone to end the 
connection.
 z To add multiple smartphones, repeat the 
above procedure starting from step 1.
Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu
These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can 
also use an existing access point ( = 139).
1 Install Camera Connect.
 z
For an iPhone or iPad, find Camera 
Connect in the App Store and download 
and install the app.
 zFor Android smartphones, find Camera 
Connect in Google Play and download 
and install the app.
2 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 zPress the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 z Press the [] button.
 zIf the [Device Nickname] screen is 
displayed, choose [OK] ( = 136).
3 Choose [].
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the [] 
button.
4 Choose [Add a Device].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Add a Device], and then 
press the [
] button.
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Using Another Access Point
When connecting the camera to a smartphone with the [] button or 
through the Wi-Fi menu, you can also use an existing access point.
1 Prepare for the connection.
 z Access the [Waiting to connect] screen 
by either following steps 1 – 3 in “Sending 
to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” 
(=
 136) or steps 1 – 4 in “Adding a 
Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu” 
( =
 138).
2 Connect the smartphone to the 
access point.
3 Choose [Switch Network].
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Switch Network], and then 
press the [
] button.
 z A list of detected access points will be 
displayed.
4 Connect to the access point and 
choose the smartphone.
 zFor WPS-compatible access points, 
connect to the access point and choose 
the smartphone as described in steps 
5 – 8 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access 
Points” ( =
 142).
 z
For non-WPS access points, follow steps 
2 – 4 in “Connecting to Listed Access 
Points” ( =
 144) to connect to the 
access point and choose the smartphone.
 ● All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected 
smartphone when you choose [Yes] in step 5. To keep camera 
images private, so that they cannot be viewed from the 
smartphone, choose [No] in step 5.
 ●Once you have registered a smartphone, you can change privacy 
settings for it on the camera ( = 157).
 ●
Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ●Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent 
destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. 
You can easily connect again by pressing the [
][] buttons to 
choose the device and then pressing the [] 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, choose MENU 
(= 31) ► [4] tab ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [Target History] ► 
[Off].
 ● You can also send multiple images at once and change the image 
size before sending ( = 151).
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Index
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
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Saving Images to a Computer
Preparing to Register a Computer
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.
 ●Windows 8/8.1
 ●Windows 7 SP1
 ●Mac OS X 10.9
 ●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 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration.
1 Download the software.
 z With a computer connected to the 
Internet, access http://www.canon.com/
icpd/.
 zAccess the site for your country or region.
 zDownload the software.
5 Configure the privacy settings and 
send images.
 zFollow steps 5 – 6 in “Adding a 
Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu” 
(=
 138) to configure the privacy 
settings and send images.
Previous Access Points
To reconnect to a previous access point automatically, follow step 3 in 
“Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” ( = 136) or step 4 in 
“Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu” ( = 138).
 ●
To use the camera as an access point, choose [Switch Network] on the 
screen displayed when you establish a connection, and then choose 
[Camera Access Point Mode].
 ●To reconnect to a previous access point, follow the procedure from 
step 5 in “Using Another Access Point” ( = 139).
 ●
To switch access points, choose [Switch Network] on the screen 
displayed when you establish a connection, and then follow the 
procedure in “Using Another Access Point” ( =
 139) from step 4.
Setting Menu
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Index
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