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7 Establish the connection.
 zOn the access point, hold down the WPS 
connection button for a few seconds.
 zTouch [Next].
 zThe camera connects to the access point 
and lists devices connected to it on the 
[Select a Device] screen.
8 Choose the target device.
 zTouch the name of the target device, and 
then press the [] button.
9 Install a driver (first Windows 
connection only).
 zWhen 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.
3 Choose [].
 z Touch [].
4 Choose [Add a Device].
 zTouch [Add a Device].
5 Choose [WPS Connection].
 zTouch [WPS Connection].
6 Choose [PBC Method].
 zTouch [PBC Method].
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 ●Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent 
destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. 
Simply touch a listed device to connect again. To add a new 
device, display the device selection screen by touching [
][], 
and then configure the setting.
 ● If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU 
(= 29) ► [4] tab ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [Target History] ► 
[Off].
 ● You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in step 
2 (= 157). ●
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.
 ●Once a connection destination is assigned in Touch Actions 
(= 119), you can automatically reconnect to a previous 
destination simply by dragging across the screen with the 
assigned gesture.
Connecting to Listed Access Points
1 View the listed access points.
 z View the listed networks (access points) 
as described in steps 1 – 4 of “Using 
WPS-Compatible Access Points” 
(=
 140).
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.
11 Import images.
 zClick [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.
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Previous Access Points
You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by 
following step 4 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” (= 140).
 ●
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” 
(=
 140).
 ●
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” ( =
 140) 
from step 5 or the procedure in “Connecting to Listed Access Points” 
( =
 142) from step 2.
2 Choose an access point.
 z
Touch a network (access point) to choose 
it.
3 Enter the access point password.
 zTouch the text box (in the area outlined, 
in this example) to access the keyboard, 
and then enter the password ( =
 30).
 z
Touch [Next].
4 Choose [Auto].
 zTouch [Auto].
 zTo save images to a connected computer, 
follow the procedure from step 8 in 
“Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” 
(=
 140).
 ●
To determine the access point password, check on the access 
point itself or refer to the user manual.
 ●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 
(=
 140). ●
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, touch [Next].
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Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
Link the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY by adding CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. Note 
that you will need to enter an email address used on your computer or 
smartphone to receive a notification message for completing linkage 
settings.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 zPress the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 z Press the [] button.
 zTouch [], and then press the [] 
button.
 z If the [Device Nickname] screen is 
displayed, touch [OK].
2 Choose [].
 zTouch [].
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 GATEWA

Y 
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 GATEW

AY 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.
 ● CANON iMAGE GATEWAY  also provides user guides for 
downloading.
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7 Check for the notification message.
 zOnce information has been sent to 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
, you will 
receive a notification message at the 
email address entered in step 5.
 z Touch [OK] on the next screen, which 
indicates that notification has been sent.
 z[] now changes to [].
8 Access the page in the notification 
message and complete camera link 
settings.
 zFrom a computer or smartphone, 
access the page linked in the notification 
message.
 zFollow the instructions to complete the 
settings on the camera link settings page.
9 Complete CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
settings on the camera.
 zTouch [].
 z[] (= 152) and CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY are now added as 
destinations.
 z You can add other Web services, 
as needed. In this case, follow the 
instructions from step 2 in “Registering 
Other Web Services” ( =
 146).
3 Accept the agreement to enter an 
email address.
 z
Read the agreement displayed and touch 
[I Agree].
4 Establish a connection with an 
access point.
 zConnect to the access point as described 
in steps 5 – 7 in “Using WPS-Compatible 
Access Points” ( =
 140) or in steps 2 – 4 
in “Connecting to Listed Access Points” 
( =
 142).
5 Enter your email address.
 z
Once the camera is connected to CANON 
iMAGE GATEWA
Y via the access point, a 
screen is displayed for entering an email 
address.
 z Enter your email address and touch 
[Next].
6 Enter a four-digit number.
 zEnter a four-digit number of your choice 
and touch [Next].
 zYou will need this four-digit number later 
when setting up linkage with CANON 
iMAGE GATEWA

Y in step 8.
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3 Choose [].
 zIn Playback mode, press the [] button.
 zTouch [], and then press the [] 
button.
 z Drag left or right on the screen, and then 
touch [].
 zThe Web service settings are now 
updated.
 ● If any configured settings change, follow these steps again to 
update the camera settings.
Uploading Images to Web Services
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 zPress the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 z Press the [] button.
 zTouch [], and then press the [] 
button.
2 Choose the destination.
 z Touch the icon of the Web service to 
connect to.
 zIf multiple recipients or sharing options 
are used with a Web service, touch the 
desired item on the [Select Recipient] 
screen displayed, and then press the [
] 
button.
 ● Make sure initially that your computer or smartphone mail 
application is not configured 
to block email from relevant domains, 
which may prevent you from receiving the notification message.
 ● You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in 
step 1 (= 157). ●
Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent 
destinations will be listed first when you access the menu. Drag 
left or right to access the device selection screen and then 
configure the setting.
 ●Once a connection destination is assigned in Touch Actions 
(= 119), you can automatically reconnect to a previous 
destination simply by dragging across the screen with the 
assigned gesture.
Registering Other Web Services
You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the 
camera.
1 Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and 
access the camera link settings page.
 z From a computer or smartphone, access 
http://www.canon.com/cig/ to visit 
CANON iMAGE GATEWA
Y.
2 Configure the Web service you want 
to use.
 zFollow the instructions displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to set up the 
Web service.
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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 (=
 137).
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” ( =
 136).
2 Choose [].
 z
Touch [].
3 Choose [Add a Device].
 zTouch [Add a Device].
 zThe camera’s SSID is displayed.
3 Send an image.
 zDrag images left or right to choose an 
image to send, and then touch [Send this 
image].
 zWhen uploading to YouTube, read the 
terms of service, and touch [I 

Agree].
 zImage transfer will begin. The screen 
darkens during image transfer.
 zAfter the image is sent, touch [OK] on the 
screen displayed to return to the playback 
screen.
 ● 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 ( = 150). ●
To view images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWA
Y 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.
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Other Shooting Modes
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 ●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 choosing the device. To add 
a new device, drag left or right to access the device selection 
screen, and then configure the setting.
 ●If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU 
(= 29) ► [4] tab ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [Target History] ► [Off]. ●
To use another access point, follow steps 3 – 4 in “Using Another 
Access Point” ( = 137). ●
Once a connection destination is assigned in Touch Actions 
(= 119), you can automatically reconnect to a previous 
destination simply by dragging across the screen with the 
assigned gesture.
4 Connect the printer to the network.
 z In the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, 
choose the SSID (network name) 
displayed on the camera to establish a 
connection.
5 Choose the printer.
 zTouch the name of the printer.
6 Choose an image to print.
 zDrag left or right across the screen to 
choose an image.
 zPress the [] button, choose [], and 
then press the [] button.
 z Touch [Print].
 zFor detailed printing instructions, see 
“Printing Images” ( = 175).
 z
To end the connection, touch [Cancel] 
and then touch [OK] on the confirmation 
screen.
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4 Send an image.
 zDrag images left or right to choose an 
image to send, and then touch [Send this 
image].
 zImage 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, touch [] in 
the upper right of the screen, and then 
touch [OK] on the confirmation screen.
 ● 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 choosing the device. To add 
a new device, drag left or right to access the device selection 
screen, and then configure the setting.
 ●If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU 
(= 29) ► [4] tab ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [Target History] ► 
[Off].
 ● You can also send multiple images at once and change the image 
size before sending ( = 152). ●
Once a connection destination is assigned in Touch Actions 
(= 119), you can automatically reconnect to a previous 
destination simply by dragging across the screen with the 
assigned gesture.
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” ( =
 136).
2 Choose [].
 z
Touch [].
3 Choose [Add a Device].
 zTouch [Add a Device].
 zFollow 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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2 Choose an image.
 zTouching an image to send will label it 
with a [] icon.
 zTo cancel selection, touch it again. [] is 
no longer displayed.
 z Repeat this process to choose additional 
images.
 zAfter you finish choosing images, press 
the [] button.
 zTouch [OK].
3 Send the images.
 zTouch [Send].
 ● You can also choose images in step 2 by moving the zoom 
lever twice toward [] to access single-image display and then 
touching images.
Selecting a Range
1 Choose [Select Range].
 z Following step 2 in “Sending Multiple 
Images” ( = 150), choose [Select 
Range] and press the [] button.
2 Choose images.
 z Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” 
(= 114) to specify images.
 z
To include movies, touch [] to add a 
[] next to [Incl. Movies].
 z Touch [OK].
3 Send the images.
 zTouch [Send].
Image Sending Options
You can choose multiple images to send at once and change the image 
recording pixel setting (size) before sending. Some Web services also 
enable you to annotate the images you send.
Sending Multiple Images
1 Choose [Select and send].
 zOn the image transfer screen, touch 
[Select and send].
2 Choose a selection method.
 zTouch a selection method, and then press 
the [] button.
Choosing Images Individually
1 Choose [Select].
 zFollowing step 2 in “Sending Multiple 
Images” ( = 150), choose [Select] and 
press the [] button.
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Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions