Canon PowerShotG7X Mark II User Guide

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Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels 
(Image Size)
On the image transfer screen, choose [] by pressing the [][] 
buttons, and then press the [] button. On the screen displayed, choose 
the recording pixel setting (image size) by pressing the [][] buttons, 
and then press the [] button.
 ● To send images at original size, select [No] as the resizing option.
 ●Choosing [] will resize images that are larger than the selected size 
before sending.
 ● Movies cannot be resized.
 ● Image size can also be...

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Preparing the Computer
Install and configure the software on the destination computer.
1 Install Image Transfer Utility.
 zInstall Image Transfer Utility on a 
computer connected to the Internet 
(=
 147).
 z
Image Transfer Utility can also be 
downloaded from the Image Sync 
settings page of CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY ( =
 153).
2 Register the camera.
 z
Windows: In the taskbar, right-click [], 
and then click [Add new camera].
 z Mac OS: In the menu bar, click [], and 
then click [Add new camera].
 z A...

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Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone
By installing the Canon Online Photo Album (Canon OPA) app, you can 
use your smartphone to view and download images sent via Image Sync 
while they are stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
server.
In preparation, enable smartphone access as follows.
 ●Make sure you have completed the settings described in “Preparing 
the Computer” ( = 162).
 ●
Download and install the Canon Online Photo Album app for iPhones 
or iPads from the App Store or...

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Shooting Remotely
As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to 
shoot remotely.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
 zTurn the mode dial to choose [], [], 
[], [], or [] as the mode.
2 Secure the camera.
 z Once remote shooting begins, the 
camera lens will come out. Lens motion 
from zooming may also move the camera 
out of position. Keep the camera still by 
mounting it on a tripod or taking other 
measures.
3 Connect the camera and 
smartphone (= 144).
 zIn the privacy settings,...

165
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings
Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows.
Editing Connection Information
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu and choose 
a device to edit.
 zPress the [] button.
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose the icon of a 
device to edit, and then press the [] 
button.
2 Choose [Edit a Device].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Edit a Device], and then 
press the [
] button.
3 Choose the device to edit.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the...

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Changing the Camera Nickname
Change the camera nickname (displayed on connected devices) as 
desired.
1 Choose [Wireless settings].
 zPress the [] button and choose 
[Wireless settings] on the [4] tab 
( = 30).
2 Choose [Nickname].
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the 
[] dial to choose [Nickname], and then 
press the [] button.
3 Change the nickname.
 z Press the [] button to access the 
keyboard ( = 32), and then enter a 
nickname.
 ● A message is displayed if the nickname you enter begins with 
a...

167
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default
Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the 
camera to another person, or dispose of it.
Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be 
sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.\
1 Choose [Wireless settings].
 zPress the [] button and choose 
[Wireless settings] on the [4] tab 
( = 30).
2 Choose [Reset Settings].
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Reset...

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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
MENU (= 30) settings on the [1], [2], [3], and [4] tabs can be 
configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater 
convenience.
Date-Based Image Storage
Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the\
 
camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day.
 z Choose [Create Folder] on the [1] tab, 
and then choose [Daily].
 z Images will now be saved in folders 
created on the shooting date.
File...

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 ●Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file 
management information on the card and does not erase the data 
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, 
take steps to protect personal information if necessary, such as 
physically destroying the cards.
 ●The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be 
less than the advertised capacity.
Low-Level Formatting
Perform low-level formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error]\
 is 
displayed,...

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Resetting the Electronic Level
Restore the electronic level to its original state as follows. Note that\
 this is 
not possible unless you have calibrated the electronic level.
 zChoose [Electronic Level] on the [1] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z Choose [Reset], and then press the [] 
button.
 z Choose [OK], and then press the [] 
button.
Start-Up Screen
Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as 
follows.
 z Choose [Start-up Image] on the [1] tab, 
and then press the...