Canon Powershot N100 User Guide

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3  Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 
zOn the camera, access the Wi-Fi menu 
(=  128).
4 Choose [].
 
zPress the  buttons to 
choose [], and then press the  
button.
5  Establish a connection with an  access point.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[Authenticate], and then press the  
button.
6  Choose an access point.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose a 
network (access point), and then press 
the  button.
 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera.
1  Log in to CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY and access the 
camera settings page.
 
zFrom a computer or smartphone, access 
http://www.canon.com/cig/ and visit the 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site for your 
region.
 
zOnce the login screen is displayed, 
enter your user name and password 
to log in. If you do not have a CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY account, follow 
the instructions to complete member 
registration (free of charge).
 
zAccess the camera settings page.
2  Choose your camera model.
 
zOn this camera model, [] is displayed 
in the Wi-Fi menu.
 
zOnce you choose the model, a page is 
displayed for entering the authentication 
code. On this page in step 9, you will 
enter the authentication code displayed 
on the camera after steps 3 – 8.
 
						

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7  Enter the access point password.
 
zPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter the password 
(=
  129).
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[Next], and then press the  button.
8  Choose [Auto] and establish the 
connection.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[Auto], and then press the  button.
 
zOnce the camera is connected to CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY via the access point, 
an authentication code is displayed.
9  Enter the authentication code.
 
zOn the smartphone or computer, enter 
the authentication code displayed on the 
camera and go to the next step.
 
zA six-digit confirmation number is 
displayed.
 10  Check the confirmation 
numbers and complete the 
setup process.
 
zMake sure the confirmation number on 
the camera matches the number on the 
smartphone or computer.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[OK], and then press the  button.
 
zComplete the setup process on the 
smartphone or computer.
 
						

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z[] (=  145) and CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY
 are now added as 
destinations, and the [
] icon changes 
to [].
 
zA message is displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to indicate that 
this process is finished. To add other 
Web services, follow the procedure in 
“Registering Other Web Services” from 
step 2 (=
  123).
•  You can connect to WPS-compatible access points by choosing [WPS 
Connection] in step 6. For details, see steps 5 – 7 in “Connecting\
 to WPS-
Compatible  Access Points” (
=
  130 – 131).
 Registering Other Web Ser vices
You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the 
camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the 
camera first (=
  121).
1  Access the Web service 
settings screen.
 
zFollow step 1 in “Registering CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY” ( =  121) to log in 
to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY , and then 
access the Web service settings screen.
 2  Configure the Web service you  want to use.
 
zFollow the instructions displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to set up the 
Web service.
3 Choose [].
 
zAccess the Wi-Fi menu (=  128), press 
the  buttons to choose 
[
], and then press the  button.
 
zThe Web service settings are now 
updated.
•  If any configured settings change, follow these steps again to update th\
e 
camera settings.
 
						

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Dual Capture Mode
  Installing CameraWindow on a 
Smartphone
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.
 
zFor an NFC-compatible Android 
smartphone (OS version 4.0 or later), 
activating NFC and touching the 
smartphone against the camera’s 
N-Mark (
) will start Google Play on the 
smartphone. Once the CameraWindow 
download page is displayed, download 
and install the app.
 
zFor other Android smartphones, find 
CameraWindow in Google Play and 
download and install the app.
 
zFor an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, find 
CameraWindow in the App Store and 
download and install the app.
 
zAfter installation, use the camera 
to establish a connection with the 
smartphone ( =
  129, 135).
•  When using NFC, keep the following points in mind.
- Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This 
may damage the devices.
-  Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize 
each other immediately. In this case, try holding the devices 
together in slightly different positions.
-  Do not place other objects between the camera and smartphone. 
Also, note that camera or smartphone covers or similar 
accessories may block communication.
•  For details on this application (supported smartphones and included fun\
ctions), 
refer to the Canon website.
•  Not all NFC-compatible smartphones have an N-Mark (
). For details, refer 
to the smartphone user manual.
 
						

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Other Shooting 
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Dual Capture Mode
 Preparing to Register a Computer
Prepare to register a computer. To save images to the computer wirelessly, 
you must install CameraWindow.
 Checking Your Computer Environment
The camera can connect via Wi-Fi to computers running the following 
operating systems. For detailed system requirements and compatibility 
information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon\
 
website.
Operating 
SystemWindows
Mac OS
Windows 8/8.1
Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9
Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later
Mac OS X 10.7
• 
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 details, check the following website.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=159730
   Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration.
What you will need:
 
zComputer
 
zUSB cable (camera end: Mini-B)** A USB cable is not included. Although you can install the software without using a 
cable, some features will not be added.
1  Download the software.
 
zWith a computer connected 
to the Internet, access 
http://www.canon.com/icpd/.
 
zAccess the site for your country or region.
 
zDownload the software.
2  Begin the installation.
 
zClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
 
						

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 3  When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the 
camera, choose whether to 
connect or not.
When Connecting the Camera to 
the Computer
 
zWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (
).
 
zInsert the larger plug of the USB cable 
in the computer’s USB port. For details 
about USB connections on the computer, 
refer to the computer user manual.
 
zTurn the camera on, and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
Without Connecting the Camera
 
zSelect [Install without connecting 
the device] and follow the on-screen 
instructions to complete the installation 
process.
4  Install the files.
 
zInstallation may take some time, 
depending on computer performance and 
the Internet connection.
 
zClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation.
 
zAfter installation when the camera is 
connected to the computer, turn the 
camera off before disconnecting the 
cable.
•  Because the content and functions of software vary according to the came\
ra 
model, if you have several cameras, you must use each camera to update t\
o 
its latest version of the software.
 
						

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Dual Capture Mode
 Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi 
Connection (Windows Only)
On a computer running Windows, configure the following settings before 
connecting the camera to the computer wirelessly.
1  Confirm that the computer is connected to an access point.
 
zFor instructions on checking your network 
connection, refer to the computer user 
manual.
2  Configure the setting.
 
zClick in the following order: [Start] menu 
►
 [All Programs]  ►
 [Canon Utilities]  ►
 
[CameraWindow]  ►
 [Wi-Fi connection 
setup].
 
zIn the application that opens, follow the 
on-screen instructions and configure the 
setting.
•  The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility i\
n step 
2.
- Turn on media streaming.
This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access via W\
i-Fi.
-  Turn on network discovery.
This will enable the computer to see (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.
 
						

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  Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu
 Initial Connection via Wi-Fi
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.
 
zPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
 
zPress the  button.
 2  Enter a nickname.
 
zPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter a nickname 
(=
  27).
 
zUp to 16 characters can be used.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[OK], and then press the  button.
 
zThe 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 before you can access Web services or connect to a printer 
wirelessly
.
•  To change the camera’s nickname, choose MENU ( =
  26) > [3] tab > [Wi-Fi 
Settings] > [Change Device Nickname].
•  A message will be displayed if the nickname you attempt to enter in step \
2 
begins with a symbol or space. Press the < m> button and enter a different 
nickname.
After the Initial Wi-Fi Connection
•  Once you have connected to devices via Wi-Fi, recent destinations will 
be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu by pressing the  
button. You can easily connect again by pressing the < o> buttons 
to choose the device name and then pressing the < m> button.
•  To add a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the \
 buttons, and then configure the setting.
• If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU ( =  26) > 
[3] tab > [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Target History] > [Off].
 
						

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  Connecting via an Access Point
Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows.
Also refer to the access point user manual.
 Confirming Access Point Compatibility
Confirm that the Wi-Fi router or base station conforms to the Wi-Fi 
standards in “Wi-Fi” (=  202).
If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items. For instruc\
tions 
on checking network settings, refer to the access point user manual.
• 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.
Also called the “access point name” or “network name”.
Network authentication / data encryption (encryption 
method / encryption mode)
The method for encrypting data during wireless transmission. ○ None
○ WEP (open system 
authentication)
○ WPA-PSK (TKIP)
○ WPA-PSK (AES)
○ WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
○ WPA2-PSK (AES)
Password (encryption key / network key)
The key used when encrypting data during wireless 
transmission. Also called the “encryption key” or “network 
key”.
Key index (transmit key)
The key set when WEP is used for network authentication / 
data encryption. ○ 1
Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point supports 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or not. Refer to the user manual provided \
with 
your access point to check if it supports WPS.
• 
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 t\
he 
camera’ s MAC address to your access point. Y
ou can check your camera’

s 
MAC address by choosing MENU ( =
  26) > [3] tab > [Wi-Fi Settings] > 
[Check MAC Address].
 
						

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 Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access 
Points
WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over Wi-
Fi. You can use either Push Button Configuration Method or PIN Method for 
settings on a WPS supported device.
 1  Confirm that the target device is connected to the access point.
 
zThis step is not required when connecting 
to Web services.
 
zFor instructions on checking the 
connection, refer to the device and 
access point user manuals.
2  Access the Wi-Fi menu 
(=  128 ).
3  Choose the target device.
 
zPress the  buttons to 
choose the target device, and then press 
the  button.
 
zTo connect to a smartphone, choose [].
 
zTo connect to a computer, choose [].
 
zTo connect to a printer, choose [2].
 
zTo connect to a Web service, choose 
the service icon. If multiple recipients 
or sharing options are used with a Web 
service, choose the desired item on the 
[Select Recipient] screen by pressing the 
 buttons, and then press the 
 button.
 4  Choose [Add a Device].
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[Add a Device], and then press the  
button.
 
zTo connect to a smartphone or printer, 
when the [Waiting to connect] screen 
(=
  135) is displayed, press the 
 buttons to choose [Switch 
Network], and then press the  
button.
 
zA list of detected access points will be 
displayed.
 5  Choose [WPS Connection].
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[WPS Connection], and then press the 
 button.