Canon Hf G30 Owners Manual

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Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server
You can wirelessly transfer files (recordings) directly to a computer or an FTP server. You will need a 
correctly configured FTP server. During the manual setup procedure, you will need to enter the FTP 
server's IP address, port, user name, password and file transfer destination (where the files will be 
transferred to).
To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A132).
1 Camcorder: Open the desired movie index screen ( A95).
2 Open the [FTP Transfer] screen.
[MENU]  > s  >  [Wi-Fi]  > [FTP Transfer]
3 Enter the FTP server's IP address for [FTP Server] and the port number for [Port].
4 Touch [Next].
5 Enter the user name and password and then touch [Next].
6 Enter [/] for [Destination Folder] and then touch [OK].
• Depending on the FTP server's settings, the required text for the port number and destination 
folder may differ. Check the settings on your FTP server.
• The camcorder will connect to the access point selected in  Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access 
Point  (A 138).
7 When [Save the access point] appears on the screen, touch [OK] and then perform the 
procedure in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Poin t (A 138).
8 Touch the desired memory card and then touch [OK].
• You can select both memory cards.
• Touch [All files] to transfer all the recordings or [New files] to transfer only those recordings that  have not been previously transferred. 
• Once connected, the wireless transfer will begin.
• You can touch [Stop] and then [ X] to stop the wireless transfer while it is in progress. However, 
depending on when you stop the operation, some files will be transferred.
9Touch [OK].
• The wireless transfer will end.
Operating modes:
Access point
Computer
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IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions when transferring files. Failing to do so may interrupt the transfer  and incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination.
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
• If the file transfer is interrupted, select [New files] and perform the file transfer again.
• If incomplete files remain at the transfer destination, check the content and make sure they are safe  to delete before deleting them.
NOTES
• Depending on the access point's settings and capability, it may take some time to transfer files.
Using the virtual keyboardWhen you need to enter text for various settings, touch the text field and a virtual keyboard will 
appear on the screen. You must use the touch screen to operate the virtual keyboard. The 
illustrations below explain the various keys you can use.
! Switch between letters and numbers/special characters.
 Change the position of the cursor.
# Delete the character to the cursor’s left (backspace).
$ Caps Lock. When the numerical keyboard is displayed, [#%?] switches between 
set 1 and set 2 of special characters.
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							Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
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Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
After you register for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, you will be able to access various Web services**. 
You will be able to upload movies and photos to online albums, share the albums on Twitter, upload 
movies to Facebook and YouTube, send links to your online albums by e-mail to friends and family, 
and more! To use this function, you will need an access point connected to the Internet.
* Availability differs from area to area.
** “Web services” is used in this text to refer to various Internet services supported by CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
General requirements
• Computer with the supplied software  ImageBrowser EX and CameraWindow  correctly installed. 
For details on installing the software, refer to  Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using ImageBrowser 
EX ( A 109).
• Completed free registration online for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
• Account settings for YouTube, Facebook and Twitter (depending on the services you plan to use).
Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder
Using the supplied software  CameraWindow, log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web 
services you want to use. Refer to ‘CameraWin dow Instruction Manual’ for details on using the 
software.
1 Open the desired MP4 movie index screen ( A95).
• Alternatively, you can open the photo index screen ( A105).
2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
3 Computer: Start CameraWindow.
• Windows: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Downloads Images From Canon Camera to 
open the main screen.
• Mac OS:  CameraWindow  will automatically start and the main screen will appear.
4 Computer: Click Camera Settings > Set Up Web Services.
Operating modes:
Wireless router
(access point)
CANON iMAGE GATEWAYCANON iMAGE GATEWAY is a site that provides various photo-related services 
for owners of qualified Canon products. After you complete the free registration 
online, you can use the Web services, create online photo albums, and more. 
Visit Canon’s Web site for information on registration and countries/regions 
where you can use this service.
http://canon.com/cig
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5 Computer: Enter your account information > click Login.
• After you log in, the camera settings screen will appear.
6 Computer: Click Edit Web Services > Desired Web service > Edit > Follow the onscreen instructions and enter your account information for the selected Web service > Set > 
Finish.
• The camera settings screen will appear again.
7 Computer: Select the Web service to set in the camcorder and then click  .
• Repeat to select multiple Web services.
• The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel.
• You can click  Í and  Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder.
8 Computer: Click Menu in the upper left.
• The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the  CameraWindow menu screen 
will appear.
9 Computer: Exit CameraWindow and then end the connection between the camcorder and  computer.
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Available Web services*
* The available Web services may be updated. For details, refer to the help module of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
NOTES
• If the date set in the camcorder is not correct, the camcorder cannot connect to CANON iMAGE  GATEWAY. Make sure the date is correct before trying to establish a connection.
• When the number of set Web services reaches  maximum, you cannot set any more. Delete 
unnecessary Web services and then set the desired Web service.
• You cannot set multiple accounts for Web services other than e-mail.
• CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, Facebook, Twitter and e-mail notifications are available only for MP4  movies and photos when you use CameraWindow.
Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services
Conveniently share your recordings with family and friends using Web services. You can upload 
movies to YouTube and your movies and photos to Facebook. Also, you can upload movies and 
photos to online albums on CANON iMAGE GATE WAY. Then, you can post links to those online 
albums on Twitter.
1 Open the [To Web Service] screen.
[MENU]  > s  >  [Wi-Fi]  > [To Web Service]
2 Select the desired Web service.
• Select one of the available Web services other than e-mail.
• You can send an e-mail notification of the when your movies and photos are uploaded ( A136).
3 Touch the type of upload (AVCHD movie, MP4 movie or photo) and the memory card on 
which the desired recordings are saved. 
4 Touch the scene or photo to upload.
• If you are uploading to YouTube, read the YouTube agreement carefully and touch [I Agree] if you  agree.
• The upload will begin automatically.
• You can touch [Stop] and then [ X] to cancel the wireless transfer while it is in progress.
5Touch [OK].
Web serviceWhat you can do
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Upload MP4 movies and photos to your online photo albums.
Facebook You can upload movies and photos directly to Facebook.
Twitter Share recordings on Twitter. You can post a link to your online photo album on your  Twitter feed.
YouTube You can upload movies directly to YouTube.
E-mail notification You can send e-mail notifications with a link to your online photo album. You can even  set up to 20 e-mail addresses.
Operating modes:
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• Upload limits for movies:  The maximum length of movies you can upload is 10 minutes 
(15 minutes for YouTube); the maximum size is less than 2 GB.
• For movies, you can upload one at a time; for photos, up to 10 at a time. 
• Depending on the access point’s settings and capability, it can take some time to upload files.
Sending Links to Recordings by E-mail
After you upload movies and photos to online albums on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can send 
links to those albums by e-mail to family and friends. 
To set e-mail addresses in the camcorder
You can set up to 20 e-mail addresses in the camcorder.
1 Computer: Start CameraWindow and log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. • Refer to  Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder ( A133).
2 Computer: Click Edit Web Services > Desired Web service > Edit > Follow the onscreen  instructions and set the e-mail address > Set > Finish.
3 Computer: Select the Web service to set in the camcorder and then click  . • Repeat to select multiple Web services.
• The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel.
• You can click  Í and  Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder.
4 Computer: Click Menu in the upper left. • The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the  CameraWindow menu screen 
will appear.
5 Computer: Exit CameraWindow and then end the connection between the camcorder and  computer.
To set e-mail notifications
1 Camcorder: Open the [To Web Service] screen.
[MENU]  > s  >  [Wi-Fi] >  [[To Web Service]
2Touch [ ].
3 Touch the desired destination.
4 Perform steps 3 to 5 of  Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services  (A 135).
Operating modes:
Checking your uploads using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY LibraryYou can use the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library screen to see the movies and photos you 
uploaded. You can also check what files you have sent and the various settings for the Web 
services. For details on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, refer to the Help module (in the upper right of 
the screen).
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NOTES
• E-mail addresses must consist of single-byte characters. Only e-mail addresses with 16 or less  characters before the @ mark can be set in the camcorder.
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							Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
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Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
The camcorder can connect to a Wi-Fi network using a wireless router (access point) and even 
remember the settings for the four most recently used access points.
General requirements
• Correctly configured router that complies with the 802.11a/b/g/n protocol and is 
Wi-Fi certified (bears the logo shown on the right) and a home network.
Select the desired connection method. 
Options
* WPS, which stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is a standard that makes connecting to a access point 
easier. 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
If your access point is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown on the right), 
connecting the camcorder to it can be very easy. With WPS, you will either use 
the [WPS: Button] method or [WPS: PIN Code] method (see the description in 
the previous section). If you cannot successfully connect the camcorder using 
WPS, try using the [Search for Access Points] method. Refer also to the router’s instruction manual.
1 [WPS: Button] method
Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.
• Depending on the access point, the amount of time required may differ. 
• Make sure the router’s WPS function is activated.
[WPS: PIN Code] method
From a computer or similar device connected to the access point, use the Web browser to open the 
router’s WPS settings screen. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the camcorder’s screen, enter it 
into your router’s WPS settings screen.
Operating modes:
[WPS: Button]*Simply press and hold the WPS button on your access point and then touch the 
camcorder’s screen. This is the easiest connection method if you are using a WPS-compatible 
router. For details, see  Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)  (A 138).
[WPS: PIN Code]*Access the access point’s configuration screen using your Web browser. The 
camcorder will give you a PIN code, which you will enter into the browser. You will need a WPS-
compatible router and a computer or other device connected to it. For details, see  Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup (WPS)  (A 138).
[Search for Access Points]Following the camcorder’s onscreen instructions, you select your 
access point from a list of detected SSIDs and then enter your password. For details, see  Searching 
for Access Points  (A 139).
[Manual Setup]You manually enter the access point’s SSID, password and other network settings. 
This method is recommended for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks. For details, see  Manual Setup 
( A 140).
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2 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder’s screen. 
• The camcorder will connect to the access point.
• You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected Setup while it is in progress.
• After the connection is established, continue using the function you were previously using. For 
details, refer to the procedure in  Playback on a Computer (A 130),  Transferring Files to a 
Computer or FTP Server  (A 131) or Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings  (A 141), as 
necessary.
Searching for Access Points
The camcorder will automatically detect access points in the vicinity. After you select the desired 
access point, you simply enter the password (encryption key) to connect the camcorder. 
To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard ( A132).
1 Note the access point’s network name (SSID) and encryption key.
2 When the detected access points appear, touch [OK]. 
• You can touch [ Í] and [Î ] to go through the detected access points.
3 In the [Encryption Key] field, enter the encryption key and then touch [OK].
• If the access point selected in step 2 did not have a [ C] icon, this step is not necessary. 
4 Touch [OK] twice.
• After the connection is established, continue us ing the function you were previously using. For 
details, refer to the procedure in  Playback on a Computer (A 130),  Transferring Files to a 
Computer or FTP Server  (A 131) or Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings  (A 141), as 
necessary.
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Manual Setup
Perform this procedure to manually configure the wireless connection settings. This may be necessary, 
for example, if your access point’s network name (SSID) cannot be detected due to the stealth 
function being enabled. Manual setup is for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks.
To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A132).
1 In the [SSID] field, enter the SSID and then touch [OK] >  [Next].
2 In the [Authentication/Encryption Method] field, touch [OPEN NONE] and then touch the  desired method.
• If you selected [OPEN WEP], the WEP index is 1. 
3 In the [Encryption Key] field, enter the encryption key and then touch [OK]  > [Next].
• In step 2, if you selected [OPEN NONE], entering the encryption key is not necessary.
4 Touch [Automatic] or [Manual] to select how to obtain the IP address.
• If you selected [Automatic], proceed to step 11.
5 For the [IP Address] and [Subnet Mask] fields, touch [0.0.0.0] and then touch [ Í]/[Î ] to 
change the value and then touch [Next].
• Touch the next field to change the value, as necessary.
6 Touch [Next].
7 In the [Default Gateway] field,  touch [0.0.0.0] and then touch [Í]/[Î ] to change the value 
and then touch [Next].
• Touch the next field to change the value, as necessary.
8 Touch [Next].
9 For the [Primary DNS Server] and [Secondary DNS Server] fields, touch [0.0.0.0] and then 
touch [ Í]/[Î ] to change the value and then touch [Next].
• Touch the next field to change the value, as necessary.
10 Touch [Next].
11 Touch [OK].
• After the connection is established, continue us ing the function you were previously using. For 
details, refer to the procedure in  Playback on a Computer (A 130),  Transferring Files to a 
Computer or FTP Server  (A 131) or Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings  (A 141), as 
necessary.
NOTES
• The Wi-Fi functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications and  characteristics of the Wi-Fi network you want to use.
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