Canon Powershot N User Guide

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What You Can Do With Wi-Fi
This camera is an approved Wi-Fi®* product. You can wirelessly connect to 
and send images to the following devices.
Note that, in this chapter, wireless LAN functions other than Wi-Fi may be 
referred to as Wi-Fi.
* Wi-Fi	is	a	brand	name	that	indicates	interoperability	certification	of	Wi-Fi	devices.
Connecting to a Smartphone
Simply press the  button to connect via Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi-
equipped	smartphones	and	tablet	computers	registered	on	the camera. On connected devices, you can view and save 
images from the camera. You can also geotag your shots from 
a connected smartphone or tablet. Installation of a dedicated 
application
	on	the	smartphone	or	tablet	is	required.	See	the	Canon website for details.
For convenience in this manual, smartphones and tablets are 
collectively referred to as  smartphones.
Connecting to Web Services
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available 
to those who have purchased this product. If you register for 
free as a member, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
to access various Web services, such as social networking 
services set on a computer. Images on the camera can also 
be sent automatically to a computer via CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY.
Connecting to Another Camera
Use the Wi-Fi function to send images between Canon-brand, 
compact digital cameras.
Connecting to a Computer
Use the included software to wirelessly send images from the 
camera to a computer. Refer to the Software Guide  for details.
Connecting to a Printer
Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer 
(supporting DPS over IP) to print them.
 
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Using Wi-Fi to Send Images From the 
Camera
  Via a Smar tphone Connection
After installing CameraWindow on the smartphone, press the  button 
on the camera to connect to the smartphone. You can then use the 
smartphone
	to	acquire	camera	images	( =  85).
•	 You can also register smartphones by accessing the Wi-Fi menu ( =  87).
    Via a Connection to Other Devices 
or Web Ser vices
Device
Operation
Registering a camera nickname 
(=  88) ○ ○ ○ ○
Installing the included software 
(=
  19)*1○ –○ –
Adjusting settings for using Web 
services from CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY (=
  89) ○
– – –
Establishing a connection with the 
camera ○
(=
  89) ○
(=  91) ○
(=  92) ○
(=  98)
Sending images ( =
  99)
○*2○– –
Transferring images to a computer 
(=
  97) – –
○–
Printing images ( =
  98)*3– – – ○
*1
 Instructions in this guide apply when the software has been installed correctly from 
the included CD-ROM ( =  19).
Preparations
Connection
Send/Print/
Import
*2 Images are sent automatically when transferred via a server ( =  101).
*3 For detailed printing instructions, see “Printing Images” (=  115).
 
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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions
•	 The model number is PC1864 or PC2004 
(including WLAN module model WM219). To 
identify your model, check the label on the 
back of the camera body (behind the monitor) 
for a number beginning with  PC.
•	 Countries and Regions Permitting WLAN Use
- Use of WLAN is restricted in some countries 
and regions, and illegal use may be punishable under national or 
local regulations. To avoid violating WLAN regulations, visit the Canon 
website to check where use is allowed.
Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from 
WLAN use in other countries and regions.
•	 Doing any of the following may incur legal penalties:
- Altering or modifying the product
-
	Removing	the	certification	labels	from	the	product
•	 According to foreign exchange and foreign trade law regulations, export \
permission (or service transaction permission) from the Japanese 
government is necessary to export strategic resources or services 
(including this product) outside Japan.
•	 Because this product includes American encryption software, it falls 
under U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and cannot be exported to 
or brought into a country under U.S. trade embargo.
•	 Be sure to make notes of the wireless LAN settings you use.
The wireless LAN settings saved to this product may be erased due to 
incorrect operation of the product, the ef

fects of radio waves or static 
electricity, accident or malfunction. Be sure to make notes of wireless 
LAN settings as a precaution. Please note that Canon accepts no 
responsibility for degradation of content, direct or indirect damages or\
 
loss of revenue arising from use of the product.
•	 When transferring this product to another person, disposing of it, or 
sending it for repair, be sure to note the wireless LAN settings and reset 
the product to its default settings (erase settings) if necessary.
•	 Canon will not make compensation for loss or theft of the product.
Canon accepts no responsibility for damages incurred due to 
unauthorized access to registered data (image transfer destinations, et\
c.) 
if the product is lost or stolen.
•	 Be sure to use the product as directed in this guide.
Be sure to use the wireless LAN function of this product within the 
guidelines noted in this guide. Canon accepts no responsibility for 
damages or loss if the function and product are used in ways other than \
as described in this guide.
•	 Do not use the wireless LAN function of this product near medical 
equipment
	or	other	electronic	equipment.
Use
	of	the	wireless	LAN	function	near	medical	equipment	or	other	electronic	equipment	may	affect	operation	of	those	devices.
Radio Wave Interference Precautions
•	 This product may receive interference from other devices that emit radio\
 
waves. To avoid interference, be sure to use this product as far away as 
possible from such devices, or avoid using the devices at the same time \
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Security Precautions
Because Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit signals, security precautions\
 
more	stringent	than	when	using	a	LAN	cable	are	required.
Keep the following points in mind when using Wi-Fi.
•	 Only use networks you are authorized to use.
This product searches for Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity and displays th\
e 
results on the screen. Networks you are not authorized to use (unknown \
networks) may also be displayed. However, attempting to connect to or 
using such networks could be regarded as unauthorized access. Be sure 
to use only networks you are authorized to use, and do not attempt to 
connect to other unknown networks.
If security settings have not been properly set, the following problems \
may 
occur.
•	 T
ransmission monitoring
Third parties with malicious intent may monitor Wi-Fi transmissions and \
attempt
	to	acquire	the	data	you	are	sending.
•	 Unauthorized network access
Third parties with malicious intent may gain unauthorized access to 
the network you are using to steal, modify, or destroy information. 
Additionally, you could fall victim to other types of unauthorized access 
such as impersonation (where someone assumes an identity to gain 
access to unauthorized information) or springboard attacks (where 
someone gains unauthorized access to your network as a springboard to 
cover
	their	tracks	when	infiltrating	other	systems).
To prevent these types of problems from occurring, be sure to thoroughly \
secure your Wi-Fi network.
Only use this camera’s Wi-Fi function with a proper understanding of 
Wi-Fi security

, and balance risk and convenience when adjusting security 
settings.
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”.
 
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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.Connecting to a Smartphone
Once you have connected to a smartphone initially via Wi-Fi by pressing \
the 
 button, you can simply press the  button after that to connect again 
and view and save camera images on connected devices.
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.
•	 For details on this application (supported smartphones and included functions), 
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Establishing the Smartphone Connection
When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone, you can either 
use the camera as an access point 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).
Note that only one smartphone can be assigned to the  button.
1 Press the  button.
2 Register a nickname.
zzTouch inside the frame shown at left to 
display the keyboard. Enter a nickname 
(=
  88). (This nickname is displayed on 
the screen of target devices.)
zzUp to 16 characters can be used.
3	 Confirm	the	details,	and	touch	[OK].
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.
zzTouch the name of the smartphone you 
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XXAfter a connection is established with 
the smartphone, the smartphone name 
is displayed on the camera. (This screen 
will close in about one minute.)
7 Import images.
zzUse the smartphone to import images 
from the camera to the smartphone.
zzUse the smartphone to end the connection; 
the camera will automatically turn off.
•	 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 – 6 in “Adding a Computer” (
=  95).
•	 To control the camera manually, either end the connection from the smartphone 
or restart the camera after pressing the power button to turn it off momentarily.
•	Once a connection has been established with a smartphone, you can 
automatically reconnect to the registered device by simply pressing the \
 
button, even if the camera has been turned 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 remove a registered smartphone, touch [
H] and then [
n], and on 
the [3]
	tab,	choose	[Mobile	Device	Connect	Button].	After	the	confirmation	message, touch [OK].
•	 If the date and time have not been set, the [Date/Time] screen will be 
displayed in step 2. Set them following the steps in “Setting the Dat\
e and 
Time” (=
  13).
Adding Other SmartphonesOnly one smartphone can be assigned to the  button.
•	 To assign a different one, clear the current assignment. Touch [H] 
and then [n], and on the [3] tab, choose [Mobile Device Connect 
Button].
	After	the	confirmation	message,	touch	[OK],	and	then	assign	the	new smartphone to the button.
•	 When registering multiple smartphones, add them to your list of devices \
to connect to in the Wi-Fi menu (=
  87).
Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi MenuYou can also add a smartphone by touching [] in Playback mode and 
then touching [], which is displayed in the Wi-Fi menu.
The procedure for adding a smartphone through the Wi-Fi menu varies from\
 
the <
> button approach as follows:
•	 The connection is established through the Wi-Fi menu ( =
  88).  You 
cannot connect to a smartphone by pressing the  button.
•	 The camera will remain on, even after you have disconnected from the 
smartphone.
•	 You can operate the camera to send images to the smartphone.
•	 Multiple smartphones can be added.
•	 After selecting a smartphone in step 6 of “Establishing the Smartphon\
e 
Connection” ( =
  86), the privacy settings screen (where you 
decide whether to allow images on the camera to be displayed on the 
smartphone) is displayed. If you select [No], images on the camera will\
 
not be displayed on the smartphone.
•	 To change privacy settings for registered smartphones, choose the 
smartphone in [Edit a Device] ( =  102), and then choose [View Settings].
•	 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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Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu
Initial Connection via Wi-Fi
First, register a nickname for the camera, if you have not already named\
 it.
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.
zzTouch [].
zz[] will be displayed during single-image 
display. It will not be displayed in index 
display.
2 Access the keyboard.
zzTouch inside the frame shown at left.
3 Enter a nickname.
zzTouch characters on the keyboard to 
enter them.
zzUp to 16 characters can be used.
zzTouch [ q][
r ] to move the cursor.
zzTouch [] to enter capital letters.
zzTouch [] to enter numbers or symbols.
zzTouch [] to delete the previous 
character.
zzTouch [^], and then touch [OK].
XXThe Wi-Fi menu is displayed.
•	 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].
After the Initial Wi-Fi Connection
Once you have connected to other devices via Wi-Fi, recent device names \
will	be	listed	first	when	you	touch	[]. Simply choose the device name to 
connect again.
You can register new devices by dragging left or right to access the devi\
ce 
selection screen.
•	 If you prefer not to display recent target devices, touch [
H] and then 
[ n ], and on the [3] tab, choose [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Target History] > [Off].
 
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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 ( =
  21). See “System 
Requirements”	( = 	20)	for	server	transfer	system	requirements.
•	 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).
zzWhen you will also use other Web 
services other than CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY, you must also create an 
account for those services. 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 (=
  21).
zzOn a computer running Windows, there 
is no need to connect the interface cable 
if you complete settings in advance 
(=
  93). In this case, you can connect 
via Wi-Fi.
3 Display CameraWindow 
(=  22).
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.
Establishing Web Ser vice Connections
Connect to Web services registered to the camera.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
zzTouch [] (=  88).
2 Choose a Web service.
zzTouch the icon for the Web service you 
want to send images to.
zzIf multiple recipients are available for the 
same service, touch the desired recipient 
on the [Select Recipient] screen.
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” 
(=
  95).
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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