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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 an access point.
 zFor instructions on checking your network 
connection, refer to the computer user 
manual.
2 Configure the setting.
 zClick in the following order: [Start] menu 
► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► 
[CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection 
setup].
 zIn 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.
2 Begin the installation.
 zClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
 zInstallation may take some time, 
depending on computer performance and 
the Internet connection.
 zClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation.
 ● Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and 
access fees must be paid separately.
 ●To uninstall the software, follow these steps. -Windows: Select [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon 
Utilities], and then choose the software for uninstallation.
 -Mac OS: In the [Canon Utilities] folder within the [Applications] 
folder, drag the folder of the software for uninstallation to the 
Trash, and then empty the Trash.
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 ●For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on 
checking settings, refer to the access point user manual.
 ●A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for 
connecting multiple computers. A router that contains an internal 
Wi-Fi function is called a “Wi-Fi router”.
 ●This guide refers to all Wi-Fi routers and base stations as “access 
points”.
 ●If you use MAC address filtering on your Wi-Fi network, be sure 
to add the camera’s MAC address to your access point. You can 
check your camera’s MAC address by choosing MENU ( =
 31) 
► [4] tab ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [Check MAC Address].
Using WPS-Compatible Access Points
WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over 
Wi-Fi. You can use either Push Button Configuration Method or PIN 
Method for settings on a WPS supported device.
1 Confirm that the computer is 
connected to an access point.
 z For instructions on checking the 
connection, refer to the device and 
access point user manuals.
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, press the [][] buttons or 
turn the [] dial to choose [OK], and then 
press the [] button.
Saving Images to a Connected Computer
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 “Wi-Fi” ( = 211).
Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point 
supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS,  =
 142) or not (= 144). For 
non-WPS access points, check the following information.
 ● Network name (SSID/ESSID) 
The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Also called the 
“access point name” or “network name”.
 ●Network authentication / data encryption (encryption method / 
encryption mode)  
The method for encrypting data during wireless transmission. Check 
which security setting is used: WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK 
(TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WEP (open system 
authentication), or no security.
 ● Password (encryption key / network key)  
The key used when encrypting data during wireless transmission.  Also 
called the “encryption key” or “network key”.
 ● Key index (transmit key)  
The key set when WEP is used for network authentication / data 
encryption. Use “1” as the setting.
 ● 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.
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8 Choose the target device.
 zChoose the target device name (either 
press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
9 Install a driver (first Windows 
connection only).
 z When this screen is displayed on the 
camera, click the Start menu on the 
computer, click [Control Panel], and then 
click [Add a device].
 zDouble-click the connected camera icon.
 z Driver installation will begin.
 zAfter driver installation is complete, and 
the camera and computer connection 
is enabled, the AutoPlay screen will be 
displayed. Nothing will be displayed on 
the camera screen.
10 Display CameraWindow.
 z Windows: Access CameraWindow by 
clicking [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera].
 zMac OS: CameraWindow is automatically 
displayed when a Wi-Fi connection is 
established between the camera and 
computer.
3 Choose [].
 zPress 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.
5 Choose [WPS Connection].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [WPS Connection], and 
then press the [
] button.
6 Choose [PBC Method].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [PBC Method], and then 
press the [
] button.
7 Establish the connection.
 z On the access point, hold down the WPS 
connection button for a few seconds.
 zOn the camera, press the [] button to 
go to the next step.
 z The camera connects to the access point 
and lists devices connected to it on the 
[Select a Device] screen.
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Connecting to Listed Access Points
1 View the listed access points.
 zView the listed networks (access points) 
as described in steps 1 – 4 of “Using 
WPS-Compatible Access Points” 
(=
 142).
2 Choose an access point.
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose a network (access point), 
and then press the [
] button.
3 Enter the access point password.
 z Press the [] button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter the password 
( =
 32).
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Next], and then press the 
[
] button.
4 Choose [Auto].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Auto], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z To save images to a connected computer, 
follow the procedure from step 8 in 
“Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” 
(=
 142).
11 Import images.
 z
Click [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
 zImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
 zClick [OK] in the screen that is displayed 
after image import is complete.
 zUse Digital Photo Professional to view 
images you save to a computer. To view 
movies, use preinstalled or commonly 
available software compatible with 
movies recorded by 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 change the camera nickname on the screen in step 
2 (= 142). ●
When the camera is connected to a computer, the camera screen 
is blank.
 ●Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the 
[CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
 ●To disconnect from the camera, turn off the camera. ●If you chose [PIN Method] in step 6, a PIN code will be displayed 
on the screen. Be sure to set this code in the access point. 
Choose a device in the [Select a Device] screen. For further 
details, refer to the user manual included with your access point.
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Sending Images to a Registered Web Service
Registering Web Services
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 GATEWAY 
and other Web services.
 ●Check the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website for details on browser 
(Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) requirements, including settings and 
version information.
 ●For information on countries and regions where CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY 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.
 ● To determine the access point password, check on the access 
point itself or refer to the user manual.
 ●Up to 16 access points will be displayed. If no access points are 
detected even after you choose [Refresh] in step 2 to update the 
list, choose [Manual Settings] in step 2 to complete access point 
settings manually. Follow on-screen instructions and enter an 
SSID, security settings, and a password.
 ●When you use an access point that you have already connected 
to for connecting to another device, [
*] is displayed for the 
password in step 3. To use the same password, choose [Next] 
(either press the [
][] buttons or turn the [] dial) and press 
the [] button.
Previous Access Points
You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by 
following step 4 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” ( = 142).
 ●
To connect to a device via an access point, confirm that the target 
device is already connected to the access point, and then follow the 
procedure from step 8 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” 
(=
 142).
 ●
To switch access points, choose [Switch Network] on the screen 
displayed when you establish a connection, and then either follow 
the procedure in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” ( =
 142) 
from step 5 or the procedure in “Connecting to Listed Access Points” 
( =
 144) from step 2.
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4 Choose [].
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
5 Choose [Authenticate].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Authenticate], and then 
press the [
] button.
6 Establish a connection with an 
access point.
 z Connect to the access point as described 
in steps 5 – 7 in “Using WPS-Compatible 
Access Points” ( =
 142) or in steps 2 – 4 
in “Connecting to Listed Access Points” 
( =
 144).
 z
Once the camera is connected to CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY

 via the access point, 
an authentication code is displayed.
 z Keep this screen displayed until you are 
finished with step 7.
7 Enter the authentication code.
 zOn the smartphone or computer, enter 
the authentication code displayed on the 
camera and go to the next step.
 zA six-digit confirmation number is 
displayed.
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 GATEWAY 
and access the camera link settings 
page.
 zFrom a computer or smartphone, access 
http://www.canon.com/cig/ to visit 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
 zOnce 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 the type of camera.
 zOn this camera model, [] is displayed 
in the Wi-Fi menu.
 z Once you choose [], a page is 
displayed for entering the authentication 
code. On this page in step 7, you will 
enter the authentication code displayed 
on the camera after steps 3 – 6.
3 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 z Press the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 z Press the [] button.
 zIf the [Device Nickname] screen is 
displayed, press the [][] buttons or 
turn the [] dial to choose [OK], and then 
press the [] button.
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Registering Other Web Services
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 (=
 146).
1 Access the Web service settings 
screen.
 z
Follow step 1 in “Registering CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY” ( = 146) to log in 
to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, and then 
access the Web service settings screen.
2 Configure the Web service you want 
to use.
 z Follow the instructions displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to set up the 
Web service.
3 Choose [].
 zIn Playback mode, press the [] button 
to access the Wi-Fi menu.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z The Web service settings are now 
updated.
 ● If any configured settings change, follow these steps again to 
update the camera settings.
8 Check the confirmation number and 
complete the setup process.
 zCheck the confirmation number on the 
second screen in step 6 (displayed after 
you pressed the [
][] buttons or turned 
the [] dial to choose [OK], and then 
pressed the [] button).
 z Make sure the confirmation number on 
the camera matches the number on the 
smartphone or computer.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z Complete the setup process on the 
smartphone or computer.
 z[] (= 153) and CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY are now added as 
destinations, and the [
] icon changes 
to [].
 z A message is displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to indicate that 
this process is finished. You can add 
other Web services, as needed. In this 
case, follow the instructions from step 
2 in “Registering Other Web Services” 
(=
 147).
 ●
Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in 
the camera.
 ●You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in 
step 3 (= 146). ●
Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent 
destinations will be listed first when you access the menu. Press 
the [
][] buttons to access the device selection screen and then 
configure the setting.
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 ●Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in 
the camera.
 ●You can also send multiple images at once, resize images, and 
add comments before sending ( = 151). ●
To view images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY on a 
smartphone, try the dedicated Canon Online Photo Album app. 
Download and install the Canon Online Photo Album app for 
iPhones or iPads from the App Store or for Android devices from 
Google Play
.
Uploading Images to Web Services
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 z Press the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 z Press the [] button.
2 Choose the destination.
 zChoose the icon of the Web service 
to connect to (either press the [][] 
buttons or turn the [] dial), and then 
press the [] button.
 z If multiple recipients or sharing options 
are used with a Web service, choose the 
desired item on the [Select Recipient] 
screen (either press the [
][] buttons 
or turn the [] dial), and then press the 
[] button.
3 Send an image.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an image to 
send, press the [][] buttons to choose 
[Send this image], and then press the [] 
button.
 z When uploading to YouTube, read the 
terms of service, choose [I Agree], and 
press the [
] button.
 zImage transfer will begin. The screen 
darkens during image transfer.
 zAfter the image is sent, [OK] is displayed. 
Press the [] button to return to the 
playback screen.
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5 Choose the printer.
 zChoose the printer name (either press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and 
then press the [] button.
6 Choose an image to print.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an image.
 z Press the [] button.
 zPress the [][] buttons to choose 
[Print], and then press the [] button.
 z For detailed printing instructions, see 
“Printing Images” ( = 180).
 z
To 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.
 ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images 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].
 ● To use another access point, follow steps 3 – 4 in “Using Another 
Access Point” ( = 139).
Printing Images Wirelessly from a 
Connected Printer
Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows.
These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can 
also use an existing access point (
=
 139).
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 z
Access the Wi-Fi menu as described in 
step 2 in “Adding a Smartphone Using 
the Wi-Fi Menu” ( =
 138).
2 Choose [].
 z
Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
3 Choose [Add a Device].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Add a Device], and then 
press the [
] button.
 z The camera’s SSID is displayed.
4 Connect the printer to the network.
 zIn the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, choose 
the SSID (network name) displayed on the 
camera to establish a connection.
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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.
 ● 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 ( = 153).
Sending Images to Another Camera
Connect two cameras via Wi-Fi and send images between them as 
follows.
 ●
Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be 
connected to wirelessly. You cannot connect to a Canon-brand camera 
that does not have a Wi-Fi function, even if it supports Eye-Fi cards.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 zAccess the Wi-Fi menu as described in 
step 2 in “Adding a Smartphone Using 
the Wi-Fi Menu” ( =
 138).
2 Choose [].
 z
Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
3 Choose [Add a Device].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Add a Device], and then 
press the [
] button.
 z Follow steps 1 – 3 on the target camera 
too.
 zCamera connection information will be 
added when [Start connection on target 
camera] is displayed on both camera 
screens.
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