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Glossar y
Wi-Fi related terms are explained here. Also refer to the explanations of 
terms given in the respective sections of this guide.
•	 Access point
A device that relays radio wave signals to create a Wi-Fi network. This 
term also refers to a network that you can use to connect to the Interne\
t 
via Wi-Fi.
•	 Firewall
This is a system that protects networks from computer viruses, external \
unauthorized access, and security threats. This is set on the Wi-Fi router 
or computer.
•	 SSID/ESSID
Preconfigured numbers and letters used to identify a specific access 
point. Also called the “access point name” or “network name”.
•	 Encryption key
This is a key used to encrypt data for transmission to and from an acces\
s 
point.
•	 IP address
This is an address used to identify a device within a network.
•	 MAC address
This is a unique address pre-assigned to a network device. It is also 
referred to as a “physical address”. The camera can print to PictBridge-compatible printers 
via Wi-Fi. PictBridge technical standards make it easy 
to connect digital cameras, printers, and other devices 
directly. Additionally, a new standard called DPS over IP 
enables PictBridge connections in network environments, 
and the camera is also compatible with this standard.
  
						

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Registering a Camera Nickname  
(First time only)
To start with, register a camera nickname.
This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when 
connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
1	 Access	the	Wi-Fi	menu.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera on.
zzPress the  button.
2 Access	the	keyboard.
zzPress the  button.
3	 Enter	a	nickname.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose a character, and then press the 
 button to enter it.
zzUp to 16 characters can be used.
zzChoose [] or [] and press the  
button to move the cursor.
zzChoose [] and press the  button. 
The previous character will be deleted.
4	 Save	the	settings.zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [OK], and 
then press the  button.
•	 When connecting wirelessly to any device other than a computer, a memory 
card must be inserted in the camera. Additionally, the memory card must 
contain images in order for you to access Web services or connect to a 
smartphone or printer wirelessly.
•	 To change the camera’s nickname, choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and 
then choose [Change Device Nickname].
•	 If the Wi-Fi menu is not displayed but only the display information chan\
ges 
when you press the < o> button, first press the  button to switch from 
detailed information display ( =
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Connecting to Web Ser vices
Set up the camera to use a variety of Web services as follows.
Adjusting Settings for Using Web Ser vices 
From CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
Adjust account settings for the Web services you want to use.
•	 A computer is required for Web service settings, starting with CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY.
•	 Because CameraWindow is used to adjust settings, be sure to install it 
from the included CD-ROM beforehand ( =
  19).
•	 For information on countries and regions where CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://canon.com/cig).
1 Register	as	a	CANON	iMAGE	GATEWAY	member.
zzFrom a computer or other device 
connected to the Internet, access http://
canon.com/cig and visit the CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY site for your region.
zzFollow the instructions displayed to 
complete member registration (free of 
charge).
zzYou 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.
2	 Connect	the	camera	to	a	computer	with	the	interface	cable	(=		20).
zzOn a computer running Windows, there 
is no need to connect the interface cable 
if you complete settings in advance 
(=
  99). In this case, you can connect 
via Wi-Fi.
3	 Display	CameraWindow	(=		21).
4	 Access	the	CANON	iMAGE	GATEWAY	login	screen.
zzClick [Camera Settings], and then click 
[Set Up Web Services].
5	 Login	to	CANON	iMAGE	GATEWAY.
zzEnter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
login name and password, and then click 
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6	Set	a	Web	service	you	want	to	use.
zzFollow the on-screen instructions to complete 
settings for Web services you want to use.
zzOnce the Web service settings are 
complete, click [Finish] at the bottom of 
the window to close it.
 
7	 Apply	Web	service	settings	to	the	camera.
zzChoose the name of the Web service you 
want to set on the camera, and click [] 
in the middle of the lists.
XXThe name of the Web service that will be 
saved to the camera will be displayed in 
the [Camera] list.
zzClick [o] or [p] to change the order of 
the Web services that will be displayed in 
the camera’s Wi-Fi menu.
zzAfter you finish adjusting settings in the 
[Camera] list to your liking, close the window.
XXThe settings of Web services and for 
transferring images via the server are 
applied to the camera.
•	 An Internet connection is required to access CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY (an Internet browser must be installed on the computer, 
you must have an account with an Internet service provider, and an 
Internet connection must be established).
•	 When connecting to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, check the CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY website for browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, 
etc.) settings, conditions, and version information.
•	 Separate ISP connection and access point fees may be applicable.
•	 After logging in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY the second time in step 5, the 
screen in step 7 will be displayed. To change settings for Web services you 
use, click [Edit Web Services].
•	 To add or change Web services, repeat the above procedures starting from 
step 2.
Connecting to Web Ser vices
Connect to Web services registered to the camera.
1	 Access	the	Wi-Fi	menu.
zzPress the  button.
2	 Choose	a	Web	service.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose the icon of the Web service that 
you want to connect to, and then press 
the  button.
zzIf the Web service has multiple recipients, 
select the desired recipient on the [Select 
Recipient] screen, and press the < m> 
button.
3	 Connect	to	an	access	point.
zzWith a WPS-compatible access point, 
connect to the access point by following 
steps 4 – 6 in “Adding a Computer” 
(=
  100).
zzWith an access point that is not WPS-
compatible, connect to the access point 
by following steps 2 – 3 in “Connecting to 
Access Points in the List” (=
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XXWhen you have connected to the Web 
service, the image transfer screen will be 
displayed. Proceed to “Sending Images” 
(=
  105). However, when [Send via 
Server] is selected, images will be sent 
as soon as a connection is established 
(=
  107).
•	 When you are in the vicinity of an access point that you have 
previously connected to, the camera will automatically connect 
to it in step 2. To change access points, select [Switch Network] 
from the screen that will be displayed when the connection is 
being established, and follow steps 4 – 5 in “Adding a Computer”\
 
(=
  100).
•	 After you have accessed the Wi-Fi menu once, you can access it again by \
pressing the < o> button. The recent target device is listed first, so you can 
easily connect again by pressing the < o> buttons to choose it. To add 
a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the < q> 
buttons, and then configure the setting.
If you prefer not to display recent target devices, press the < n> button, 
and on the [3] tab, choose [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Target History] > [Off].
Connecting to a Smar tphone
When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone, you can either 
use the camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) or use 
another access point.
Follow these instructions when using the camera as an access point. When\
 
using another access point, see Connecting to Access Points in the List 
(=
  102).
Installing CameraWindow on a Smar tphone
Before connecting your camera to a smartphone, first install the free 
dedicated application, CameraWindow, on your smartphone.
1	 Connect	the	smartphone	to	a	network.
2	 Install	CameraWindow.
zzFor an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, 
download and install CameraWindow 
from the Mac App Store.
zzFor an Android device, download and 
install CameraWindow from Google Play.
3	 Register	the	smartphone	name.
zzOn the smartphone, start CameraWindow 
and enter a name for the smartphone that 
will be displayed on the camera.
  
						

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•	 For details on this application (supported smartphones and included functions), 
refer to the Canon website.
Establishing the Smartphone Connection
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
zzPress the  button.
2 Choose a smartphone.
zzPress the  buttons 
to choose [], and then press the  
button.
3 Choose [Add a Device].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Add a Device], and then press the < m> 
button.
XXThe camera’s SSID and encryption key 
are displayed on the screen.
4 Use the smartphone to connect 
to the network displayed on the 
camera screen.
zzChoose the displayed SSID (network 
name) from the smartphone’s Wi-Fi 
setting menu.
zzEnter the encryption key displayed on the 
camera screen into the password field on 
the smartphone.
5 Start CameraWindow on the 
smartphone.
XXOnce the smartphone is recognized on 
the camera, the device connection screen 
will be displayed on the camera.
6 Choose a smartphone to 
connect to.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
the smartphone for the connection 
(=
  95), and then press the  
button.
7 Adjust the privacy settings.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Yes], and then press the  button.
XXYou can now use the smartphone to 
receive images sent from the camera, 
or to geotag images on the camera 
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XXWhen the smartphone has been added 
successfully, the image transfer screen 
will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending 
Images” (=
  105).
•	 When you are in the vicinity of an access point that you have 
previously connected to, the camera will automatically connect to 
it in step 3. To change access points, select [Switch Network] from 
the screen that will be displayed when the connection is being 
established, and follow steps 4 – 5 in “Adding a Computer” 
(=  100).
•	 All camera images can be viewed from the connected smartphone 
when you choose [Yes] in step 7. To keep camera images private, so 
that they cannot be viewed from the smartphone, choose [No] in step 7.
•	 You can connect to smartphones that you have already connected to by 
choosing them on the [Select a Device] screen in step 3. 
•	 After you have accessed the Wi-Fi menu once, you can access it again by \
pressing the < o> button. The recent target device is listed first, so you can 
easily connect again by pressing the < o> buttons to choose it. To add 
a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the < q> 
buttons, and then configure the setting.
If you prefer not to display recent target devices, press the < n> button, 
and on the [3] tab, choose [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Target History] > [Off].
•	 The image quality level for movies that can be sent may differ depending 
on the smartphone. Refer to the instruction manual provided with your 
smartphone for details.
•	 To add multiple smartphones, repeat the above procedures starting from st\
ep 1.•	To  change privacy settings for smartphones added to the list, choose the 
smartphone whose settings you want to change from [Edit a Device] in ste\
p 3, 
and then choose [View Settings].
Connecting 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. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye-Fi cards cannot be connected\
 
to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function. You cannot connect to PowerShot SD430 
DIGITAL ELPH WIRELESS/DIGITAL IXUS WIRELESS cameras with this camera.
1	 Access	the	Wi-Fi	menu.
zzPress the  button.
2	 Choose	a	camera.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose [4], and then press the  
button.
3	 Choose	[Add	a	Device].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Add a Device], and then press the < m> 
button.
zzFollow steps 1 – 3 on the target camera.XXCamera connection information will be added 
when [Start connection on target camera] is 
displayed on both camera screens.
XXWhen the target camera has been added 
successfully, the image transfer screen 
will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending 
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•	 After you have accessed the Wi-Fi menu once, you can access it again by \
pressing the < o> button. The recent target device is listed first, so you can 
easily connect again by pressing the < o> buttons to choose it. To add 
a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the < q> 
buttons, and then configure the setting.
If you prefer not to display recent target devices, press the < n> button, 
and on the [3] tab, choose [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Target History] > [Off].
•	 To add multiple cameras, repeat the above procedures starting from step 1\
.
•	 Once a camera is added, the camera nickname will be displayed on the screen 
in step 3. To connect to a camera again, simply choose the camera nickname 
from the list.Connecting to a Computer
Configure computer settings for the connection, add the computer as a 
connection destination, and transfer images to the computer wirelessly 
using the software CameraWindow as follows.
•	When connected to a computer, the camera is used to establish the 
connection and then the computer (software CameraWindow) is used to 
transfer images.
Preparing to Register a Computer
Prepare to register a computer.
Checking	Your	Computer	EnvironmentFor computer environments that allow Wi-Fi connection with a camera, ref\
er 
to “System Requirements” ( =  19).
Additionally, the software CameraWindow must be installed ( =  19).
•	Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions are not supported.
•	 Windows 7 N (European version) and KN (South Korean version) 
require a separate download and installation of Windows Media 
Feature Pack.
For further details, see the following website.
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Checking	Your	Wi-Fi	EnvironmentTo use Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) that acts as your access 
point must be connected to a computer. Be sure to use a Wi-Fi base unit 
that conforms to the Wi-Fi standard listed in Specifications ( =
  144).
If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items and mark each 
one on the Check sheet. For instructions on checking network settings, 
refer to the access point user guide.
•	 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.
Check sheet
Network	name	(SSID/ESSID)
The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use.
Network
	certificate/data	encryption	(encryption	method/
encryption	mode)
The method for encrypting data during transmission via 
Wi-Fi.
○ None○ WEP (open system 
authentication)
○ WPA-PSK (TKIP)○ WPA-PSK (AES)○ WPA2-PSK (TKIP)○ WPA2-PSK (AES)
Encryption
	key	(network	key)
The data encryption key used for transmission via Wi-Fi.
Key
	index	(sent	key)
The key specified when using WEP for Network certificate/
data encryption.○ 1
•	 A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connect\
ing 
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 p\
oints”.
•	 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 the [ 3] tab, [Wi-Fi Settings], and then [Check MAC 
Address].
Computer	Settings	for	Connecting	via	Wi-Fi		
(Windows
	only)On a computer running Windows, you must configure the following settings 
before you can connect the camera to the computer wirelessly.
1 Confirm	the	computer	is	connected	to	Wi-Fi.
zzFor instructions on checking your network 
connection, refer to the computer user 
manual.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzClick in the following order: [Start] menu 
►  [All Programs]  ►
 [Canon Utilities]  ►
 
[CameraWindow]  ►
 [Wi-Fi connection 
setup].
zzIn the application that opens, follow the 
on-screen instructions and configure the 
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•	 The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in step 2.
- Turn on media streaming.
This will enable the camera to find the computer to access via Wi-Fi.
-
 Turn on network discovery.
This will enable the computer to 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.
Adding a Computer
Add a computer to your list of devices to connect to via Wi-Fi.
Follow these instructions when using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 
compatible access point to establish a push-button connection.
If your access point is not WPS-compatible, establish a connection as 
described in “Connecting to Access Points in the List” (=
  102).
•	WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over Wi-F\
i. 
You can use either Push Button Configuration Method or PIN Method for 
settings on a WPS supported device.
•	 Refer to the user guide provided with your access point to check if it s\
upports 
WPS.
•	 Be sure to also read the user guide included with your access point.
1	 Access	the	Wi-Fi	menu.
zzPress the  button.
2	 Choose	a	computer.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose [], and then press the  
button.
3	 Choose	[Add	a	Device].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Add a Device], and then press the < m> 
button.
XXA list of detected access points will be 
displayed in the [Select Network] screen.
4	 Choose	[WPS	Connection].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[WPS Connection], and then press the 
 button.
5	 Choose	[PBC	Method].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[PBC Method], and then press the  
button.