Canon PowerShot N2 User Manual
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81 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
82 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
83 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
84 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
85 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). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
86 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
87 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
88 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
89 ●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 []. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
90 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode