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    Still Images
    Cropping
    You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file.
    1	 Choose	[Cropping].
    zzPress the  button, and then 
    choose [Cropping] on the [1] tab 
    (=
      21).
    2	 Choose	an	image.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
    image, and then press the < m> button.
    3	 Adjust	the	cropping	area.
    zzA frame is displayed around the portion of 
    the image to be cropped.
    zzThe original image is shown in the upper 
    left, and a preview of the image as 
    cropped is shown in the lower right.
    zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom 
    lever.
    zzTo move the frame, press the 
     buttons.
    zzTo change the frame orientation, press 
    the  button.
    zzPress the  button.
    4	 Save	as	a	new	image	and	review.
    zzFollow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” 
    (=  80).
    Resolution After  Cropping
    Preview of Image After Cropping
    Cropping Area
    •	Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [] 
    (=  34) or resized to [] (=  80).
    •	 Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after crop\
    ping.
    •	 Cropped images will have a lower resolution than uncropped images.
    Still Images
    Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
    You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate \
    file. For details on each option, see “Changing Image Color Tones (My 
    Colors)” (=
      56).
    1	 Choose	[My	Colors].
    zzPress the  button, and then 
    choose [My Colors] on the [1] tab 
    (=
      21).
    2	 Choose	an	image.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
    image, and then press the < m> button.
    3	 Choose	an	option.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
    option, and then press the < m> button.
    4	 Save	as	a	new	image	and	review.
    zzFollow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” 
    (=  80).
     
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    •	Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little 
    lower each time, and you may not be able to obtain the desired 
    color.
    •	 The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from th\
    e color 
    of images shot using My Colors ( =  56).
    Still Images
    Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
    Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be 
    detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient 
    overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects\
     
    stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the 
    image as a separate file.
    1	 Choose	[i-Contrast].
    zzPress the  button, and then 
    choose [i-Contrast] on the [1] tab 
    (=
      21).
    2	 Choose	an	image.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
    image, and then press the  button.
    3	 Choose	an	option.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
    option, and then press the < m> button.
    4	 Save	as	a	new	image	and	review.
    zzFollow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” 
    (=  80).
    •	For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause 
    images to appear grainy.
    •	 Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function.
    •	 If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images u\
    sing 
    [Low], [Medium], or [High].
    Still Images
    Correcting Red-Eye
    Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the 
    corrected image as a separate file.
    1	 Choose	[Red-Eye	Correction].
    zzPress the  button, and then 
    choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [ 1] 
    tab (=
      21).
    2	 Choose	an	image.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
    image.
    3	 Correct	the	image.
    zzPress the  button.
    zzRed-eye detected by the camera is now 
    corrected, and frames are displayed 
    around corrected image areas.
    zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed. 
    Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images” 
    (=
      71).
     
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
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    4	 Save	as	a	new	image	and	review.
    zzPress the  buttons to 
    choose [New File], and then press the 
     button.
    zzThe image is now saved as a new file.
    zzFollow step 5 in “Resizing Images” 
    (=  80).
    •	 Some images may not be corrected accurately.
    •	 To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose 
    [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased.
    •	 Protected images cannot be overwritten.
    Movies
    Editing Movies
    You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end.
    1	 Choose	[*].
    zzFollowing steps 1 – 5 in “Viewing” 
    (=  66), choose [*] and press the 
     button.
    zzThe movie editing panel and editing bar 
    are now displayed.
    2	 Specify	portions	to	cut.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [] or [].
    zzTo view the portions you can cut 
    (identified by [] on the screen), press 
    the  buttons to move []. Cut the 
    beginning of the movie (from []) by 
    choosing [], and cut the end of the 
    movie by choosing [].
    zzIf you move [] to a position other than a 
    [] mark, in [] the portion before the 
    nearest [] mark on the left will be cut, 
    while in [] the portion after the nearest 
    [] mark on the right will be cut.
    Movie Editing Panel
    Movie Editing Bar
     
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    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
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    3	 Review	the	edited	movie.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [], and then press the  button. 
    The edited movie is now played.
    zzTo edit the movie again, repeat step 2.
    zzTo cancel editing, press the < o> 
    buttons to choose []. Press the < m> 
    button, press the  buttons to 
    choose [OK], and then press the  
    button again.
    4	 Save	the	edited	movie.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [], and then press the  button.
    zzPress the  buttons to 
    choose [New File], and then press the 
     button.
    zzThe movie is now saved as a new file.
    •	 To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] 
    in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased.
    •	 If the memory card lacks sufficient space, only [Overwrite] will be 
    available.
    •	 Movies may not be saved if the battery pack runs out while saving 
    is in progress.
    •	 When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery pack or 
    an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =
      122).
    Movies
    Editing Digest Movies
    Individual chapters (clips) ( =  27) recorded in [] mode can be erased, 
    as needed. Be careful when erasing clips, because they cannot be 
    recovered.
    1	 Select	the	clip	to	erase.
    zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Viewing Short 
    Movies Created When Shooting Still 
    Images (Digest Movies)” ( =
      68) to 
    play a movie created in [] mode, and 
    then press the  button to access the 
    movie control panel.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [] or [], and then press the  
    button.
    2	 Choose	[].
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [], and then press the  button.
    zzThe selected clip is played back 
    repeatedly.
    3	 Confirm	erasure.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [OK], and then press the  button.
    zzThe clip is erased, and the short movie is 
    overwritten.
    •	 [] is not displayed if you select a clip when the camera is connected to \
    a 
    printer.
     
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Wi-Fi Functions
    Send images wirelessly from the camera to a variety of compatible device\
    s, and use the camera with Web services
    What	You	Can	Do	with	Wi-Fi	...........................86Uploading Images to Web Services ......................86
    Sending Images to a Smartphone ......................... 87
    Sending Images to a Computer ............................ 87
    Printing Images Wirelessly .................................... 87
    Sending Images to Another Camera ..................... 88Registering	Web	Services	............................... 88Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ...............89
    Registering Other Web Services ........................... 91Installing	CameraWindow	on	a	Smartphone	.................................................. 91
    Preparing
    	to	Register	a	Computer	.................. 92Checking Your Computer Environment .................92
    Installing the Software ........................................... 93
    Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection 
    (Windows Only)
     ..................................................... 93
    Accessing	the	Wi-Fi	Menu	...............................94Initial Connection via Wi-Fi .................................... 94
    After the Initial Wi-Fi Connection ........................... 94Connecting	via	an	Access	Point	.....................95Confirming Access Point Compatibility ..................95
    Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points .... 96
    Connecting to Access Points in the List ................ 99Connecting	without	an	Access	Point	...........100Previous Access  Points ....................................... 101Connecting	to	Another	Camera	....................102
    Sending
    	Images	.............................................. 103Adding Comments ............................................... 104Saving	Images	to	a	Computer	.......................105Using
    	the	<
    {>	Button	.................................... 106Registering a Smartphone to the < {> Button .....106
    Registering Image Sync to the < {> Button .........107
    Clearing Registered Destinations ........................ 107Sending	Images	Automatically	(Image	Sync)	................................................. 108Initial Preparations ..............................................108
    Sending Images .................................................. 109Geotagging	Images	on	the	Camera	..............109
    Shooting
    	Remotely	........................................ 11 0
    Editing
    	or	Erasing	Wi-Fi	Settings	.................. 111Editing Connection Information ............................ 111
    Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ............... 11 2
     
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
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    Uploading Images to Web Ser vices
    Images can be sent to social network services and other Web services 
    via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*. Unsent images on the camera can also 
    be sent automatically to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE 
    GATEWAY.
    * CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to those who have 
    purchased this product.
    Steps	in	sending	images
    SNS, video-sharing sites, e-mail
    Access point
    Camera Computer or smartphone 
    browsers
    CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
       Register Web services (=  88)   Connect via an access point (=  95)   Send images (=  103)*
    *  You can send images to a computer or Web service.
    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 and services.
    Note that, in this chapter, wireless LAN functions other than Wi-Fi may be 
    referred to as Wi-Fi.
    Sending images via Wi-Fi requires some initial preparation on the camera 
    and target devices. Preparations and methods of sending images vary 
    depending on the destination.
    Note that before using Wi-Fi (=
      94), you will need to register a camera 
    nickname on the camera.
    •	Before using Wi-Fi, be sure to read “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) 
    Precautions” ( =
      160) and “Security Precautions” ( =  161).
    •	Wi-Fi is a brand name that indicates interoperability certification of wireless 
    LAN devices.
     
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Sending Images to a Smar tphone
    Send images to smartphones and tablet computers that have Wi-Fi 
    functions. You can also shoot remotely and geotag your shots from a 
    smartphone or tablet.
    For convenience in this manual, smartphones, tablets, and other compatib\
    le 
    devices are collectively referred to as “smartphones”.
    Steps	in	sending	images
    App Store/ 
    Google Play
    Smartphone
    Tablet computer
    Access point
    CameraCameraWindow
      Install CameraWindow on a smartphone (
    =  91)   Connect directly (=  100) or via an access point (=  95)   Send images (=  103)
    Sending Images to a Computer
    Use the software to wirelessly send images from the camera to a computer\
    .
    Steps	in	sending	images
    Camera
    Computer
    Access point Internet
    CameraWindow
       Check your computer environment (
    =  92)   Download and install the software (=  93)   Configure the computer for a Wi-Fi connection (Windows only, =  93)   Connect via an access point (=  95)   Save images to the computer (=  105)
    Printing Images Wirelessly
    Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting D\
    PS 
    over IP) to print them.
    Steps	in	printing	images
    Camera
    Printer
    Access point
       Connect directly (=  100) or via an access point (=  95)   Print images (=  129)
     
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    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Sending Images to Another Camera
    Use the Wi-Fi function to send images between Canon-brand cameras.
    Steps	in	sending	images
    CameraCamera
       Connect to another camera (=  102)   Send images (=  103)
    Registering Web Ser vices
    Use a smartphone or computer to add to the camera Web services that you 
    want to use.
    •	A smartphone or computer with a browser and Internet connection is 
    required to complete camera settings for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and 
    other Web services.
    •	 Check the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website for details on browser 
    (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) requirements, including settings and 
    version information.
    •	
    For information on countries and regions where CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
    is available, visit the Canon website (http://www.canon.com/cig/).
    •	 You must have an account with Web services other than CANON iMAGE 
    GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the 
    websites for each Web service you want to register.
    •	 Separate ISP connection and access point fees may be applicable.
     
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    Advanced Guide
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    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
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    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
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    4	 Choose	[].
    zzPress the  buttons to 
    choose [], and then press the  
    button.
    5	 Establish	a	connection	with	an	access	point.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [Authenticate], and then press the  
    button.
    6	 Choose	an	access	point.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose a 
    network (access point), and then press 
    the  button.
    7	 Enter	the	access	point	password.
    zzPress the  button to access the 
    keyboard, and then enter the password 
    (=
      95).
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [Next], 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.
    zzFrom a computer or smartphone, access 
    http://www.canon.com/cig/ and visit 
    the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site for 
    your
     region.
    zzOnce 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).
    zzAccess the camera settings page.
    2	 Choose	your	camera	model.
    zzOn this camera model, [] is displayed 
    in the Wi-Fi menu.
    zzOnce 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.
    3	 Access	the	Wi-Fi	menu.
    zzOn the camera, access the Wi-Fi menu 
    (=  94).
     
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    Auto Mode
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    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
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    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
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    8	 Choose	[Auto]	and	establish	the	connection.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [Auto], and then press the  button.
    zzOnce the camera is connected to CANON 
    iMAGE GATEWAY via the access point, 
    an authentication code is displayed.
    9	 Enter	the	authentication	code.
    zzOn the smartphone or computer, enter 
    the authentication code displayed on the 
    camera and go to the next step.
    zzA six-digit confirmation number is 
    displayed.
    10	 Check	the	confirmation	numbers	and	complete	the	setup	process.
    zzMake sure the confirmation number on 
    the camera matches the number on the 
    smartphone or computer.
    zzPress the  buttons to choose 
    [OK], and then press the  button.
    zzComplete the setup process on the 
    smartphone or computer.
    zz[] (=  108) and CANON iMAGE 
    GATEWAY are now added as 
    destinations, and the [
    ] icon changes 
    to [].
    zzA 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 (=
      91).
    •	 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” (=
      97).
     
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / Hybrid 
    Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    P Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
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