Canon Powershot N User Guide

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Creative Shot 
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Other Shooting 
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Setting Menu
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XXWhen you have connected to the Web 
service, the image transfer screen will be 
displayed. Proceed to “Sending Images” 
(=
  99).
XXWhen [Send via Server] is selected, 
images will be sent as soon as a 
connection is established ( =
  101).
•	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”\
 
(=
  95).
•	 When a connection destination is set using the Touch Actions setting 
(=  76), you can automatically access the function to connect to the last 
connected destination from the next time by just dragging on the screen \
without needing to perform the connection operation.
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 DIGIT
AL ELPH WIRELESS/DIGITAL IXUS WIRELESS 
cameras with this camera.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
zzTouch [] (=  88).
2 Choose a camera.
zzTouch [4].
3 Choose [Add a Device].
zzTouch [Add a Device].
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 
Images” (=
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•	 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.
•	 When a connection destination is set using the Touch Actions setting 
(=
  76), you can automatically access the function to connect to the last 
connected destination from the next time by just dragging on the screen \
without needing to perform the connection operation.
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 included software CameraWindow as follows.
•	 When connected to a computer, the camera is used to establish the 
connection and then the computer (included software CameraWindow) is u\
sed 
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”	(=  20).
Additionally, the included software CameraWindow must be installed 
(=
  21).
•	 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.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=159730
 
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Wi-Fi Functions
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”	( =  129).
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	setting.
 
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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” (=
  96).
•	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.
zzTouch [] (=  88).
2 Choose a computer.
zzTouch [].
3 Choose [Add a Device].
zzTouch [Add a Device].
XXA list of detected access points will be 
displayed in the [Select Network] screen.
 
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4 Choose [WPS Connection].
zzTouch [WPS Connection].
5 Choose [PBC Method].
zzTouch [PBC Method].
6 Establish the connection.
zzOn the access point, hold down the WPS 
connection button for a few seconds.
zzTouch [Next].
XXThe camera will connect to the access 
point.
XXA list of computers connected to the 
access point will appear in the [Select a 
Device] screen.
7 Choose a computer to connect 
to.
zzTouch the name of the computer you 
want to connect to.
zzWhen using a Macintosh computer, 
see “Using CameraWindow to Transfer 
Images to a Computer” (=
  97).
8	 Install	a	driver	(first	Windows	connection only).
zzWhen the screen at left is displayed on 
the camera, click the Start menu on the 
computer, click [Control Panel], and then 
click [Add a device].
zzDouble click the connected camera icon.
XXDriver installation will begin.
XXAfter 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.
zzProceed to “Using CameraWindow 
to Transfer Images to a Computer” 
(=
  97).
•	 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”\
 
(=
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•	 If you chose [PIN Method] in step 5, 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 guide i\
ncluded 
with your access point.
•	 To add multiple computers, repeat the above procedures starting from step\
 1.
•	 When
	finished	adding	computers,	touch	[^] in the upper right of the image 
transfer screen displayed after you connect to a computer in step 7. T

ouch 
[OK]
	after	the	confirmation	message.
•	 To disconnect from the camera, turn off the camera.
•	 When a connection destination is set using the 

Touch Actions setting 
(=
  76), you can automatically access the function to connect to the last 
connected destination from the next time by just dragging on the screen \
without needing to perform the connection operation.
Connecting to Access Points in the List
1 View the listed access points.
zzView the listed access points as 
described in steps 1 – 3 of “Adding a 
Computer” (=
  94).
2 Choose an access point.
zzTouch the network (access point) that you 
want to connect to.
3	 Enter	the	access	point’s	encryption key.
zzTouch inside the frame shown at left to 
access the keyboard, and then enter the 
encryption key ( =
  88).
zzTouch [Next].
4 Choose [Auto].
zzTouch [Auto].
XXA list of other devices connected to the 
access point will appear in the [Select a 
Device] screen.
5 Choose a computer to connect 
to.
zzChoose the computer to connect to, 
following steps 7 – 8 in “Adding a 
Computer” (=
  95). The computer is 
now added to the list.
•	 For information on the access point’s encryption key, refer to the body of the 
access point or its user manual.
•	 Up to 16 access points will be displayed. If no access points are detect\
ed, 
choose [Manual Settings] in step 2 to manually set an access point. Foll\
ow 
on-screen instructions and enter an SSID, security settings, and an encr\
yption 
key.
•	 When you use an access point that you have already connected to for 
connecting to another device, [*] is displayed for the encryption key in\
 step 3. 
To use the same encryption key, touch [Next].
•	 To add multiple computers, repeat the above procedures starting from step\
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Using CameraWindow to Transfer Images to 
a Computer
Use the computer (included software CameraWindow) to transfer images 
from the camera to the computer.
•	 For details on how to use CameraWindow, see the Software Guide (=  20).
1 Display CameraWindow.
zzIn Windows, click [Downloads Images 
From Canon Camera using Canon 
CameraWindow].
XXCameraWindow will be displayed.
XXOn a Macintosh computer, 
CameraWindow is automatically 
displayed when a Wi-Fi connection is 
established between the camera and 
computer.
2 Import images.
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
XXImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
zzClick [OK] in the screen that is displayed 
after image import is complete.
•	If CameraWindow is not displayed when using a Macintosh computer, click the 
[CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
•	 Movies
	will	take	longer	to	import	since	the	file	size	is	larger	than	still	images.
•	 To disconnect from the camera, turn off the camera.
•	 Y

ou can also specify to save all images or only selected images to the 
computer, and you can change the destination folder. Refer to the Software 
Guide (=
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Connecting to a Printer
Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows.
When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a printer, 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” 
(=
  96) in “Adding a Computer”.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
zzTouch [] (=  88).
2 Choose a printer.
zzTouch [2].
3 Choose [Add a Device].
zzTouch [Add a Device].
4 Use the printer to connect to 
the network displayed on the 
camera screen.
zzChoose the displayed SSID (network 
name) from the printer’s Wi-Fi setting 
menu.
5 Choose the printer.
zzOnce the printer is ready for the 
connection, touch the printer name when 
it is displayed on the camera.
XXWhen the printer has been added 
successfully, the printing screen will be 
displayed.
6 Choose an image to print.
zzDrag left or right across the screen to 
choose an image. Touch [ H] and 
then [c].
XXPrinting now begins.
zzFor detailed printing instructions, see 
“Printing Images” ( =  115).
•	You can connect to access points that you have already connected to by 
choosing them on the [Select a Device] screen in step 3.
•	 When a connection destination is set using the Touch Actions setting 
(=
  76), you can automatically access the function to connect to the last 
connected destination from the next time by just dragging on the screen \
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Sending Images
Send images wirelessly to destinations registered on the camera as follo\
ws.
•	 Images can be uploaded to social networking services or sent to email 
addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. See CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
for details.
•	 Up to 50 images can be sent together at once. You can send movies together 
as long as the total playback time is within two minutes. However, if the 
destination is a Web service, the number of movies and images that can be 
sent may be less depending on the Web service. See the desired Web service 
for details.
•	 Depending on the condition of the network you are using, it may take a l\
ong 
time to send movies. Be sure to keep an eye on the camera battery level.\
•	 When connected to a computer, images are transferred using the computer 
(included software CameraWindow) instead of the camera ( =
  97).
Sending Images Individually
1 Choose an image.
zzDrag left or right across the screen to 
choose an image to send.
2 Send the image.
zzTouch [Send this image].
zzWhen uploading to YouTube, read the 
terms of service, and touch [I Agree].
XXImage transfer will begin.
XXAfter images are uploaded to a Web 
service, touch [OK] on the screen that 
is displayed to return to the playback 
screen.
XXAfter sending images to a camera or 
smartphone, [Transfer completed] will be 
displayed, and the display will return to 
the image transfer screen.
•	Keep	your	fingers	or	other	objects	off	the	Wi-Fi	transmitter-receiver	(=  3). 
Covering this may decrease the speed of your image transfers.
•	 On the screen, wireless signal strength is indicated by the following ic\
ons.
[
] high, [] medium, [] low, [] weak
However, no icon is displayed when the camera is used as an access point.
•	 To disconnect from the camera, touch [^] in the upper right of the screen, and 
then
	touch	[OK]	in	the	disconnection	confirmation	screen.	You	can	also	use	the	smartphone to end the connection.
Choosing the Image Resolution (Size)You can choose the resolution (size) of images to send by touching [] on 
the image transmission screen.
•	 To send images at original size, select [No] as the resizing option.
•	 Choosing [
] or [] will resize images that are larger than the selected 
size before sending.
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Sending Multiple Images
1 Choose [Select and send].
zzTouch [Select and send].
2 Choose images.
zzTouching an image to send will label it 
with a [] icon.
zzTo cancel selection, touch the image 
again. [] is no longer displayed.
zzRepeat this process to choose additional 
images.
zzAfter	you	finish	choosing	images,	touch	[OK].
3 Send the images.
zzTouch [Send].
•	 You can also choose images by switching to single-image display ( =  68)  in 
step 2 and dragging left or right across the screen.
•	 In step 3, you can choose the resolution (size) to resize images to be\
fore 
sending ( =
  99).
Adding Comments
Using the camera, you can add comments (alphanumeric characters and 
symbols) to images that you send to email addresses, social networking \
services, etc. The number of characters and symbols that can be entered 
may differ depending on the Web service.
1 Choose [].
zzTouch [].
2 Add a comment.
zzFollow step 3 in “Initial Connection via 
Wi-Fi” (=  88) to add a comment.
3 Send the image.
zzFollow the steps in “Sending Images 
Individually” ( =  99) to send the image.
•	When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY is automatically sent.
 
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