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Notes on Sending Images
 ●Depending on the condition of the network you are using, it may take 
a long time to send movies. Be sure to keep an eye on the camera 
battery level.
 ●Web services may limit the number of images or length of movies you 
can send.
 ●For movies that you do not compress ( = 126), a separate, 
compressed file is sent instead of the original file. Note that this may 
delay transmission, and the file cannot be sent unless there is enough 
space for it on the memory card.
 ● When sending movies to smartphones, note that the supported image 
quality varies depending on the smartphone. For details, refer to the 
smartphone user manual.
 ●On the screen, wireless signal strength is indicated by the following 
icons.  
[
] high, [] medium, [] low, [] weak
 ●Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending 
images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE 
GATEWA

Y server.
Sending Favorite Images
Send only images tagged as favorites ( = 118).
1 Choose [Favorite Images].
 z
Following step 2 in “Sending Multiple 
Images” ( = 150), choose [Favorite 
Images] and press the [] button.
 z An image selection screen for favorites is 
displayed. If you prefer not to include an 
image, touch the image to remove [
].
 zAfter you finish choosing images, press 
the [] button.
 zTouch [OK].
2 Send the images.
 zTouch [Send].
 ● In step 1, [Favorite Images] is not available unless you have 
tagged images as favorites.
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Basic Guide
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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions  
						

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Sending Images Automatically 
(Image Sync)
Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can 
be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
Note that images cannot be sent only to Web services.
Initial Preparations
Preparing the Camera
Register [] as the destination. You can also assign [] to the [] button, 
so that you can simply press the [] button to send any unsent images on 
the memory card to a computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
On the destination computer, you will install and configure Image Transfer 
Utility, free software compatible with Image Sync.
1 Add [] as a destination.
 z Add [] as a destination, as described in 
“Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY” 
( =
 144).
 z
To include a Web service as the 
destination, log in to CANON iMAGE 
GATEW

AY (=
 144), select your camera 
model, access the Web service settings 
screen, and choose the destination 
Web service in Image Sync settings. 
For details, refer to CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY Help.
Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels 
(Image Size)
On the image transfer screen, you can choose the recording pixel setting 
(size) of images to send by touching [].
 ● 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 configured in MENU ( = 29) ► [4] tab 
► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [Resize for Sending].
Adding Comments
Using the camera, you can add comments to images that you send 
to e-mail addresses, social networking services, etc. The number of 
characters and symbols that can be entered may differ depending on the 
Web service.
1 Access the screen for adding 
comments.
 z On the image transfer screen, touch [].
2 Add a comment (= 30).
3 Send the image.
 ● When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY
 is automatically sent.
 ●You can also annotate multiple images before sending them. The 
same comment is added to all images sent together.
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions  
						

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Preparing the Computer
Install and configure the software on the destination computer.
1 Install Image Transfer Utility.
 zInstall Image Transfer Utility on a 
computer connected to the Internet 
(=
 138).
 z
Image Transfer Utility can also be 
downloaded from the Image Sync 
settings page of CANON iMAGE 
GATEW

AY (=
 152).
2 Register the camera.
 z
Windows: In the taskbar, right-click [], 
and then click [Add new camera].
 z Mac OS: In the menu bar, click [], and 
then click [Add new camera].
 z A list of cameras linked to CANON 
iMAGE GATEWA

Y is displayed. Choose 
the camera from which images are to be 
sent.
 z Once the camera is registered and the 
computer is ready to receive images, the 
icon changes to [
].
2 Choose the type of images to send 
(only when sending movies with 
images).
 zPress the [] button and choose 
[Wi-Fi Settings] on the [4] tab ( = 29).
 z
Choose [Image Sync], press the [] 
button, and then choose [Stills/Movies].
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 ( =
 134).
 z
Press the [] button to access the mobile 
connection screen, choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
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Index
Basic Guide
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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
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Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone
By installing the Canon Online Photo Album (Canon OPA) app, you can 
use your smartphone to view and download images sent via Image Sync 
while they are stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
server.
In preparation, enable smartphone access as follows.
 ●Make sure you have completed the settings described in “Preparing 
the Computer” ( = 153).
 ●
Download and install the Canon Online Photo Album app for iPhones 
or iPads from the App Store or for Android devices from Google Play

.
 
 
● Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

 (=
 144), select your camera 
model, access the Web service settings screen, and enable viewing 
and downloading from a smartphone in the Image Sync settings. For 
details, refer to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Help.
 ● Once images stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY
 server have been deleted, they can no longer be 
viewed.
 ● Images you sent before enabling smartphone viewing and 
downloading in Image Sync settings cannot be accessed this way.
 ●For Canon Online Photo Album instructions, refer to Canon 
Online Photo Album Help.
Sending Images
Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer .
If the computer that you intend to send images to is turned off, the images 
will be stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. 
Stored images are regularly erased, so make sure to turn on the computer 
and save the images.
1 Send images.
 z If you have already assigned [] to the 
[] button, press the [] button.
 z If you have not assigned the button this 
way, choose [] as described in steps 
1 – 2 in “Uploading Images to Web 
Services” ( =
 146).
 z
Sent images are labeled with a [] icon.
2 Save the images to the computer.
 zImages are automatically saved to the 
computer when you turn it on.
 zImages are automatically sent to Web 
services from the CANON iMAGE 
GATEWA

Y server, even if the computer 
is off.
 ● When sending images, you should use a fully charged battery 
pack or an AC adapter kit (sold separately,  = 168).
 ●
Even if images were imported to the computer through a different 
method, any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE 
GATEWA
Y 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 GATEWAY

. Note that images 
stored on the computer are sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, so 
the computer must be connected to the Internet.
Setting Menu
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Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions  
						

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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 (= 134, = 136).
 zIn the privacy settings, choose [Yes].
4 Choose remote shooting.
 zIn Camera Connect on the smartphone, 
choose remote shooting.
 zThe camera lens will come out. Keep 
your fingers away from the lens, and 
make sure no objects will obstruct it.
 zOnce the camera is ready for remote 
shooting, a live image from the camera 
will be displayed on the smartphone.
 zAt this time, a message is displayed on 
the camera, and all operations except 
pressing the power button are disabled.
5 Shoot.
 zUse the smartphone to shoot.
Using a Smartphone to View Camera 
Images and Control the Camera
You can do the following with the dedicated smartphone app Camera 
Connect.
 ● Browse images on the camera and save them to the smartphone
 ●Geotag images on the camera ( = 155)
 ●
Shoot remotely ( = 155)
 ●
Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow image 
viewing on the smartphone ( = 134, = 136, = 156).
Geotagging Images on the Camera
GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated Camera 
Connect application can be added to images on the camera. Images are 
tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation.
 ●
Before shooting, make sure the date and time and your home 
time zone are set correctly, as described in “Setting the Date and 
Time” ( =
 20). Also follow the steps in “World Clock” ( = 162) 
to specify any shooting destinations in other time zones.
 ● Others may be able 

to locate or identify you by using location data 
in your geotagged still images or movies. Be careful when sharing 
these images with others, as when posting images online where 
many others can view them.
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Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
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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.
 zTouch [], and then press the [] 
button.
 z Drag left or right to access the device 
selection screen, and then touch the icon 
of a device to edit.
2 Choose [Edit a Device].
 zTouch [Edit a Device], and then press the 
[] button.
3 Choose the device to edit.
 zTouch the device to edit, and then press 
the [] button.
4 Choose the item to edit.
 zTouch the item you want to edit.
 zThe items you can change depend on the 
device or service.
 ● [] mode is used for shooting in modes other than [], [], 
[], [], and []. However, some Quick Set and MENU 
settings you have configured in advance may be changed 
automatically.
 ● Movie shooting is not available.
 ●Any jerky subject motion shown on the smartphone due to the 
connection environment will not affect recorded images.
 ●Captured images are not transferred to the smartphone. Use the 
smartphone to browse and import images from the camera.
Setting Menu
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Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
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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 ( = 29).
2 Choose [Change Device Nickname].
 z
Drag up or down to touch [Change 
Device Nickname], and then press the 
[
] button.
3 Change the nickname.
 zPress the [] button to access the 
keyboard ( = 30), and then enter a 
nickname.
 ● A message is displayed if the nickname you enter begins with 
a symbol or space. Press the [] button and enter a different 
nickname.
 ● You can also change the nickname from the [Device Nickname] 
screen displayed when you first use Wi-Fi. In this case, select the 
text box, press the [
] button to access the keyboard, and then 
enter a new nickname.
Configurable Items ConnectionWeb 
Services
[Change Device Nickname] 
( =
 157)O O O O–
[View Settings] ( =
 134) –O– – –
[Erase Connection Info] ( =
 157)O O O O–
O : Configurable    –
 : Not configurable
Changing a Device Nickname
You can change the device nickname (display name) that is displayed on 
the camera.
 z Following step 4 in “Editing Connection 
Information” ( = 156), choose [Change 
Device Nickname] and press the [] 
button.
 z Select the input field and press the [] 
button. Use the keyboard displayed to 
enter a new nickname ( =
 30).
Erasing Connection Information
Erase connection information (information about devices that you have 
connected to) as follows.
 z
Following step 4 in “Editing Connection 
Information” ( = 156), choose [Erase 
Connection Info] and press the [] 
button.
 z After [Erase?] is displayed, touch [OK].
 zThe connection information will be 
erased.
Setting Menu
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Index
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions  
						

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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 ( = 29).
2 Choose [Reset Settings].
 z
Drag up or down and touch [Reset 
Settings].
3 Restore the default settings.
 zTouch [OK].
 zThe Wi-Fi settings are now reset.
 ● To reset other settings (aside from Wi-Fi) to defaults, choose 
[Reset All] on the [4] tab ( = 166).
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Index
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions  
						

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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
MENU (= 29) settings on the [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5] 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
Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) 
and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change 
how the camera assigns file numbers.
 zChoose [File Numbering] on the [1] tab, 
and then choose an option.
Continuous Images are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th 
shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory 
cards.
Auto Reset Image numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch 
memory cards, or when a new folder is created.
Setting Menu
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for 
greater convenience
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Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
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Wi-Fi Functions
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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 
[] button to choose [Low Level 
Format]. A [] icon is displayed.
 z Follow step 2 in “Formatting Memory 
Cards” ( = 160) to continue with the 
formatting process.
 ● Low-level formatting takes longer than “Formatting Memory 
Cards” ( = 160), because data is erased from all storage regions 
of the memory card.
 ● You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing 
[Stop]. In this case, all data will be erased, but the memory card 
can be used normally.
Changing the Video System
Set the video system of any television used for display. This setting 
determines the image quality (frame rate) available for movies.
 zChoose [Video system] on the [1] tab, 
and then choose an option.
 ● Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be 
numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images 
on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, 
use an empty (or formatted,  =
 160) memory card.
Formatting Memory Cards
Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, 
you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy 
images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back 
them up.
1 Access the [Format] screen.
 z
Choose [Format] on the [1] tab, and 
then press the [] button.
2 Choose [OK].
 z Touch [OK].
 zThe memory card is now formatted.
 ● Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file 
management information on the card and does not erase the data 
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, 
take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by 
physically destroying cards.
 ●The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be 
less than the advertised capacity.
Accessories
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Index
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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
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