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 Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button
Once you have connected to a smartphone initially by pressing the [] 
button, you can simply press the [] button after that to connect again for 
viewing and saving camera images on connected devices.
These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can 
also use an existing access point ( =
 85).
1 Install CameraWindow.
 ●
Activate NFC on a Android smartphone 
compatible with NFC (OS version 4.0 
or later) and touch the smartphone’s 
 
(N-Mark) and the camera’s  (N-Mark) 
at the opened part of the screen to 
start Google Play on the smartphone 
automatically.  
Once the CameraWindow download 
page is displayed, download and install 
the app.
 ● For other Android smartphones, find 
CameraWindow in Google Play and 
download and install the app.
 ●For an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, find 
CameraWindow in the App Store and 
download and install the app.
Sending Images to a Smartphone
The following two ways to connect the camera to a smartphone and send 
images are available.
 ● Connect to a device assigned to the [] button ( = 81) 
Simply press the [] button to connect the devices. This simplifies 
importing images from a smartphone ( = 81). Note that only one 
smartphone can be assigned to the [] button.
 ● Connect via the Wi-Fi menu ( = 83) 
You can connect the camera to a smartphone as you would connect it 
to a computer or other device. Multiple smartphones can be added.
Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicated 
CameraWindow app on the smartphone. For details on this application 
(supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon 
website.

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5 Start CameraWindow.
 ●Activate NFC on a Android smartphone 
compatible with NFC (OS version 4.0 
or later) and touch the device against 
the camera’s 
 (N-Mark) to start 
CameraWindow on the smartphone 
automatically.
 ● For other smartphones, operate them to 
start CameraWindow.
 ●After the camera recognizes the 
smartphone, a device selection screen is 
displayed.
6 Choose a smartphone to connect to.
 ●Touch the name of the smartphone.
 ●After 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.
 ●Use the smartphone to import images 
from the camera to the smartphone.
 ●Use the smartphone to end the 
connection; the camera will automatically 
turn off.
2 Press the [] button.
 ●Press the [] button.
 ●When the [Device Nickname] screen 
is displayed, touch the text box to 
access the keyboard. Use the keyboard 
displayed to enter a nickname ( =
 29). 
On the [Device Nickname] screen, touch 
[OK].
3 Choose [].
 ● Touch [].
 ●The camera’s SSID is displayed.
4 Connect the smartphone to the 
network.
 ●In the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting menu, 
choose the SSID (network name) 
displayed on the camera to establish a 
connection.

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4Other Shooting Modes
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7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
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Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu
These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can 
also use an existing access point (= 85).
1 Install CameraWindow.
 ●
Install CameraWindow on your 
smartphone by step 1 of “Sending to 
a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” 
(=
 81).
2 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 ●
Press the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 ● Touch [].
 ●If a screen requesting the device 
nickname is displayed, enter the 
nickname ( =
 81).
3 Choose [].
 ●
Touch [].
 ● 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.
 ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ●A message is displayed if the nickname you enter begins with a 
symbol or space. T
ouch [OK] and enter a different nickname.
 ●For better security, you can require password input on the screen 
in step 3 by accessing MENU ( = 28) and choosing [] tab > 
[Wi-Fi Settings] > [Password] > [On]. In this case, in the password 
field on the smartphone in step 4, enter the password displayed 
on the camera.
 ● One smartphone can be registered to the [] button. To assign a 
different one, first clear the current one in MENU ( = 28) > [] 
tab > [Mobile Device Connect Button].
 ● Not all NFC-compatible smartphones have an N-Mark (). For 
details, refer to the smartphone user manual.

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4Other Shooting Modes
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8Setting Menu
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10Appendix
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6 Send images.
 ●Drag images left or right to choose an 
image to send, and then touch [Send this 
image].
 ●Image transfer will begin. The screen 
darkens during image transfer.
 ●[Transfer completed] is displayed after 
the image is sent, and the image transfer 
screen is displayed again.
 ●To disconnect, touch [] in the upper 
right, and then touch [OK] on the 
confirmation screen. You can also use the 
smartphone to end the connection.
 ● To add multiple smartphones, repeat the 
above procedures starting from step 1.
 ● All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected 
smartphone when you choose [Yes] in step 5. T
o keep camera 
images private, so that they cannot be viewed from the 
smartphone, choose [No] in step 5.
 ● Once you have registered a smartphone, you can change privacy 
settings for it on the camera ( = 104).
4 Choose [Add a Device].
 ●
Touch [Add a Device].
 ●The camera’s SSID is displayed.
 ●Choose a smartphone to connect to, as 
described in steps 4 – 6 of “Sending to 
a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” 
(=
 81).
5 Adjust the privacy setting.
 ●
Touch [Yes].
 ●You can now use the smartphone to 
browse, import, or geotag images on the 
camera or shoot remotely.

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Using Another Access Point
When connecting the camera to a smartphone with the [] button or 
through the Wi-Fi menu, you can also use an existing access point.
1 Prepare for the connection.
 ● Access the [Waiting to connect] screen. 
Either follow steps 1 – 3 in “Sending to 
a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” 
(=
 81) or steps 1 – 4 in “Adding a 
Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu” 
( =
 83).
2 Connect the smartphone to the 
access point.
3 Choose [Switch Network].
 ●
Touch [Switch Network].
 ●A list of detected access points will be 
displayed.
 ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ●Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent 
destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. 
You can easily connect again by choosing the device. Y
ou can 
register new devices by dragging left or right to access the device 
selection screen.
 ● If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU 
(= 28) > [] tab > [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Target History] > [Off]. ●
You can also send multiple images at once and change the image 
size before sending ( = 98).

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4Other Shooting Modes
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Saving Images to a Computer
Preparing to Register a Computer
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.
 ●Windows 8/8.1
 ●Windows 7 SP1
 ●Mac OS X 10.9
 ●Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later
 ● 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
 ● Computer
 ●USB cable (camera end: Mini-B)** Although you can install the software without using a cable, some features will not 
be added.
4 Connect to the access point and 
choose the smartphone.
 ●For WPS-compatible access points, 
connect to the access point and choose 
the smartphone as described in steps 
5 – 8 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access 
Points” ( =
 89).
 ●
For non-WPS access points, follow steps 
2 – 4 in “Connecting to Listed Access 
Points” ( =
 91) to connect to the 
access point and choose the smartphone.
5 Configure the privacy settings and 
send images.
 ● Follow steps 5 – 6 in “Adding a 
Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu” 
(=
 83) to configure the privacy 
settings and send images.
Previous Access Points
To reconnect to a previous access point automatically, follow step 3 in 
“Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button” ( = 81) or step 4 in 
“Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu” ( = 83).
 ●
To use the camera as an access point, choose [Switch Network] on the 
screen displayed when you establish a connection, and then choose 
[Camera Access Point Mode].
 ●To reconnect to a previous access point, follow the procedure from 
step 5 in “Using Another 

Access Point” ( =
 85).
 ●
To switch access points, choose [Switch Network] on the screen 
displayed when you establish a connection, and then follow the 
procedure in “Using Another 

Access Point” ( =
 85) from step 4.

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2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
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4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
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Without Connecting the Camera
 ●Select [Install without connecting 
the device] and follow the on-screen 
instructions to complete the installation 
process.
4 Install the files.
 ●Installation may take some time, 
depending on computer performance and 
the Internet connection.
 ●Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation.
 ●After 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 camera model, if you have several cameras, you must use 
each camera to update to its latest version of the software.
1 Download the software.
 ●With a computer connected to the 
Internet, access http://www.canon.com/
icpd/.
 ●Access the site for your country or region.
 ●Download the software.
2 Install the files.
 ●Click [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
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
 ● With the camera turned off, open the 
cover (1). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (2).
 ●Insert 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.
 ● Turn the camera on, and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.

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Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
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Saving Images to a Connected Computer
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” (= 133).
Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point 
supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS,  =
 89) or not (= 91). For 
non-WPS access points, check the following information.
 ● 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. Check 
which security setting is used: WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK 
(TKIP), WP

A-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WEP (open system 
authentication), or no security.
 ● 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. Use “1” as the setting.
 ● 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.
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.
 ●For instructions on checking your network 
connection, refer to the computer user 
manual.
2 Configure the setting.
 ●Click in the following order: [Start] menu 
> [All Programs] > [Canon Utilities] > 
[CameraWindow] > [Wi-Fi connection 
setup].
 ●In the application that opens, follow the 
on-screen instructions and configure the 
setting.
 ● The following Windows settings are configured when you run the 
utility in step 2.
 -Turn on media streaming. 
This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access 
via Wi-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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 ●When the [Device Nickname] screen 
is displayed, touch the text box to 
access the keyboard. Use the keyboard 
displayed to enter a nickname ( =
 29). 
On the [Device Nickname] screen,  touch 
[OK].
3 Choose [].
 ● Touch [].
4 Choose [Add a Device].
 ●Touch [Add a Device].
5 Choose [WPS Connection].
 ●Touch [WPS Connection].
6 Choose [PBC Method].
 ●Touch [PBC Method].
 ● For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on 
checking settings, refer to the access point user manual.
 ●A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for 
connecting 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 
points”.
 ●If you use MAC address filtering on your Wi-Fi network, be sure 
to add the camera’s MAC address to your access point. Y

ou can 
check your camera’s MAC address by choosing MENU ( =
 28) 
> [] tab > [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Check MAC Address].
Using 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 computer is 
connected to an access point.
 ● For instructions on checking the 
connection, refer to the device and 
access point user manuals.
2 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 ●Press the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 ● Touch [].

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10 Display CameraWindow.
 ●Windows: Access CameraWindow by 
clicking [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera].
 ●Mac OS: CameraWindow is automatically 
displayed when a Wi-Fi connection is 
established between the camera and 
computer.
11 Import images.
 ●Click [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
 ●Images are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
 ●Click [OK] in the screen that is displayed 
after image import is complete.
7 Establish the connection.
 ●On the access point, hold down the WPS 
connection button for a few seconds.
 ●Touch [Next].
 ●The camera connects to the access point 
and lists devices connected to it on the 
[Select a Device] screen.
8 Choose the target device.
 ●Touch the name of the target device.
9 Install a driver (first Windows 
connection only).
 ●When this screen is displayed on the 
camera, click the Start menu on the 
computer, click [Control Panel], and then 
click [Add a device].
 ●Double-click the connected camera icon.
 ●Driver installation will begin.
 ●After 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.

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2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
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4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
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10Appendix
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