Canon PowerShot SX600 HS User Manual

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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 (=
  89).
1	 Access	the	Web	service	settings	screen.
zzFollow step 1 in “Registering CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY” (=  89) to log in 
to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, and then 
access the Web service settings screen.
2	 Configure	the	Web	service	you	want	to	use.
zzFollow the instructions displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to set up the...

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•	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...

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Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration.
1	 Download	the	software.
zzWith a computer connected to the Internet, 
access http://www.canon.com/icpd/.
zzAccess the site for your country or region.
zzDownload the software.
2	 Install	the	files.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
zzInstallation may take some time, 
depending on computer performance and 
the Internet connection....

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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.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzPress the  button.
2	 Enter	a	nickname.
zzPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter a nickname 
(=
  22).
zzUp to 16 characters can be used.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[OK], and then press the  button.
zzThe...

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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” (=  154).
If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items. For instructions 
on checking network settings, refer to the access point user manual.
•	If system administrator status is needed to adjust network settings, 
contact the system...

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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.
zzThis step is not required when connecting 
to Web services.
zzFor instructions on checking the 
connection, refer to the device and 
access point user manuals.
2	 Access	the	Wi-Fi	menu	(=		9 4 ).
3	 Choose	the...

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5	 Choose	[WPS	Connection].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[WPS Connection], and then press the 
 button.
6	 Choose	[PBC	Method].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[PBC Method], and then press the  
button.
7	 Establish	the	connection.
zzOn the access point, hold down the WPS 
connection button for a few seconds.
zzOn the camera, press the  button to 
go to the next step.
zzThe camera will connect to the access 
point.
zzIf you have selected [{
], [ 2], or [] in 
step 3, devices connected to the access...

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10	 If	you	have	selected	a	computer	running	Windows	in	step	9	for	the	first	time:
Install
	a	driver.
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.
zzDriver installation will begin.
zzAfter 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...

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Previous	Access	PointsYou can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by followin\
g 
step 4 in “Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points” (=  96).
•	 To reconnect to the access point, confirm that the target device is already 
connected to it, and then follow the procedure from step 9. Note that th\
is 
step is not required when connecting to Web services.
•	 To switch access points, choose [Switch Network] on the screen 
displayed when you establish a connection, and then follow the...

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Connecting without an Access Point
When connecting to a smartphone or printer via Wi-Fi, you can use the 
camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) instead of using 
another access point.
Similarly, no access point is used in camera-to-camera connections 
(=
  102).
1	 Access	the	Wi-Fi	menu	(=		9 4).
2	 Choose	the	target	device.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose the target device, and then press 
the  button.
zzTo connect to a smartphone, choose [ {].
zzTo connect to a printer, choose [2]....