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2 Choose images.
 zFollow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” 
(= 116) to specify images.
 z
To include movies, press the 
[][][][] buttons to choose [Incl. 
Movies], and then press the [] button to 
mark the option as selected ().
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
[OK], and then press the [] button.
3 Send the images.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Send], and then press the 
[
] button.
Sending Favorite Images
Send only images tagged as favorites ( = 121).
1 Choose...

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Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels 
(Image Size)
On the image transfer screen, choose [] by pressing the [][] 
buttons, and then press the [] button. On the screen displayed, choose 
the recording pixel setting (image size) by pressing the [][] buttons, 
and then press the [] button.
 ● To send images at original size, select [No] as the resizing option.
 ●Choosing [] will resize images that are larger than the selected size 
before sending.
 ● Movies cannot be resized.
 ● Image size can also be...

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3 Assign [] to the [] button (only 
when sending images by pressing 
the [
] button).
 z Clear the [] button setting if a 
smartphone is already assigned to the 
button ( =
 136).
 z
Press the [] button to access the mobile 
connection screen, choose [] (either 
press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
Preparing the Computer
Install and configure the software on the destination computer.
1 Install the software.
 z Install the software on a computer 
connected to the...

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 ●Even if images were imported to the computer through a different 
method, any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE 
GATEW
AY will be sent to the computer.
 ●Sending is faster when the destination is a computer on the same 
network as the camera, because images are sent via the access 
point instead of CANON iMAGE GATEWA

Y. Note that images 
stored on the computer are sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, so 
the computer must be connected to the Internet.
Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a...

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Shooting Remotely
As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to 
shoot remotely.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
 zTurn the mode dial to choose [], [], 
[], [], or [] as the mode.
2 Secure the camera.
 z Once remote shooting begins, the 
camera lens will come out. Lens motion 
from zooming may also move the camera 
out of position. Keep the camera still by 
mounting it on a tripod or taking other 
measures.
3 Connect the camera and 
smartphone (= 136, = 137).
 zIn the privacy...

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Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings
Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows.
Editing Connection Information
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu and choose 
a device to edit.
 zPress the [] button.
 zPress the [] button.
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose the icon of a 
device to edit, and then press the [] 
button.
2 Choose [Edit a Device].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Edit a Device], and then 
press the [
] button.
3 Choose the device to edit.
 z Press the...

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Changing the Camera Nickname
Change the camera nickname (displayed on connected devices) as 
desired.
1 Choose [Wi-Fi Settings].
 zPress the [] button and choose 
[Wi-Fi Settings] on the [4] tab ( = 31).
2 Choose [Change Device Nickname].
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the 
[] dial to choose [Change Device 
Nickname], and then press the [] 
button.
3 Change the nickname.
 z Press the [] button to access the 
keyboard ( = 32), and then enter a 
nickname.
 ● A message is displayed if the nickname...

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Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default
Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the 
camera to another person, or dispose of it.
Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be 
sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.
1 Choose [Wi-Fi Settings].
 zPress the [] button and choose 
[Wi-Fi Settings] on the [4] tab ( = 31).
2 Choose [Reset Settings].
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Reset...

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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
MENU (= 31) settings on the [1], [2], [3], and [4] tabs can be 
configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater 
convenience.
Date-Based Image Storage
Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the 
camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day .
 zChoose [Create Folder] on the [1] tab, 
and then choose [Daily].
 z Images will now be saved in folders 
created on the shooting date.
File Numbering...

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Low-Level Formatting
Perform low-level formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error] is 
displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing 
is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly 
stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-
level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take 
other steps to back them up.
 zOn the screen in step 2 of “Formatting 
Memory Cards” ( = 160), press the 
[]...