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 ●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 pressing the [
][] buttons to 
choose the device and then pressing the [] button. To add a 
new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the 
[
][] buttons, and then configure the setting. ● If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU 
(= 30) ► [4] tab ► [Wireless settings] ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► 
[Target History] ► [Off].
 ● You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in step 
2 (= 32). ●
When the camera is connected to a computer, the camera screen 
is blank.
 ●Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the 
[CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
 ●To disconnect from the camera, turn off the camera. ●If you chose [PIN Method] in step 6, a PIN code will be displayed 
on the screen. Be sure to set this code in the access point. 
Choose a device in the [Select a Device] screen. For further 
details, refer to the user manual included with your access point.
Connecting to Listed Access Points
1 View the listed access points.
 zView the listed networks (access points) 
as described in steps 1 – 4 of “Using 
WPS-Compatible Access  Points” 
(=
 149).
2 Choose an access point.
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose a network (access point), 
and then press the [
] button.
10 Display CameraWindow.
 z Windows: Access CameraWindow by 
clicking [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera].
 zMac OS: CameraWindow is automatically 
displayed when a Wi-Fi connection is 
established between the camera and 
computer.
11 Import images.
 zClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
 zImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
 zClick [OK] in the screen that is displayed 
after image import is complete.
 zUse Digital Photo Professional to view 
images you save to a computer. To view 
movies, use preinstalled or commonly 
available software compatible with 
movies recorded by the camera.
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Previous Access Points
You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by 
following step 4 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” (= 149).
 ●
To connect to a device via an access point, confirm that the target 
device is already connected to the access point, and then follow the 
procedure from step 8 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” 
(=
 149).
 ●
To switch access points, choose [Switch Network] on the screen 
displayed when you establish a connection, and then either follow 
the procedure in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” ( =
 149) 
from step 5 or the procedure in “Connecting to Listed Access Points” 
( =
 151) from step 2.
3 Enter the access point password.
 z
Press the [] button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter the password 
( =
 32).
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Next], and then press the 
[
] button.
4 Choose [Auto].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Auto], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z To save images to a connected computer, 
follow the procedure from step 8 in 
“Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” 
(=
 149).
 ●
To determine the access point password, check on the access 
point itself or refer to the user manual.
 ●If no access points are detected even after you choose [Refresh] 
in step 2 to update the list, choose [Manual Settings] in step 2 
to complete access point settings manually. Follow on-screen 
instructions and enter an SSID, security settings, and a password.
 ●When you use an access point that you have already connected 
to for connecting to another device, [*] is displayed for the 
password in step 3. To use the same password, choose [Next] 
(either press the [
][] buttons or turn the [] dial) and press 
the [] button.
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Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
Link the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY by adding CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. Note 
that you will need to enter an email address used on your computer or 
smartphone to receive a notification message for completing linkage 
settings.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 zPress the [] button.
 zIf the [Device Nickname] screen is 
displayed, press the [][] buttons or 
turn the [] dial to choose [OK], and then 
press the [] button.
2 Choose [].
 z Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
3 Accept the agreement to enter an 
email address.
 z Read the displayed content, press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
choose [I Agree], and then press the [] 
button.
Sending Images to a Registered Web 
Service
Registering Web Services
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.
 ● CANON iMAGE GATEWAY also provides user guides for 
downloading.
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7 Check for the notification message.
 zOnce information has been sent to 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you will 
receive a notification message at the 
email address entered in step 5.
 zThe screen is displayed to notify that the 
e-mail notification was sent. Press the 
[
] button.
 z[] now changes to [].
8 Access the page in the notification 
message and complete camera link 
settings.
 zFrom a computer or smartphone, 
access the page linked in the notification 
message.
 zFollow the instructions to complete the 
settings on the camera link settings page.
9 Complete CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
settings on the camera.
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z [] (= 162) and CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY are now added as 
destinations.
 z You can add other Web services, 
as needed. In this case, follow the 
instructions from step 2 in “Registering 
Other Web Services” ( =
 155).
4 Establish a connection with an 
access point.
 z
Connect to the access point as described 
in steps 5 – 7 in “Using WPS-Compatible 
Access Points” ( =
 149) or in steps 2 – 4 
in “Connecting to Listed Access Points” 
( =
 151).
5 Enter your email address.
 z
Once the camera is connected to CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY via the access point, a 
screen is displayed for entering an email 
address.
 zEnter your e-mail address, press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
choose [Next], and then press the [] 
button.
6 Enter a four-digit number.
 z Enter any four-digit number, press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
choose [Next], and then press the [] 
button.
 z You will need this four-digit number later 
when setting up linkage with CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY in step 8.
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3 Choose [].
 zPress the [] button.
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z The Web service settings are now 
updated.
 ● If any configured settings change, follow these steps again to 
update the camera settings.
 ●Make sure initially that your computer or smartphone mail 
application is not configured to block email from relevant domains, 
which may prevent you from receiving the notification message.
 ●You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in step 
1 (= 166). ●
Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent 
destinations will be listed first when you access the menu. Press 
the [
][] buttons to access the device selection screen and then 
configure the setting.
 ● Once a connection destination is assigned in Touch Actions 
(= 127), you can automatically reconnect to a previous 
destination simply by dragging across the screen with the 
assigned gesture.
Registering Other Web Services
You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the 
camera.
1 Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 
and access the camera link settings 
page.
 z From a computer or smartphone, access 
http://www.canon.com/cig/ to visit 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
2 Configure the Web service you want 
to use.
 zFollow the instructions displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to set up the 
Web service.
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Other Shooting Modes
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 ●Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in 
the camera.
 ●You can also send multiple images at once, resize images, and 
add comments before sending ( = 159). ●
To view images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY on a 
smartphone, try the dedicated Canon Online Photo Album app. 
Download and install the Canon Online Photo Album app for 
iPhones or iPads from the App Store or for Android devices from 
Google Play
.
Uploading Images to Web Services
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 z Press the [] button.
2 Choose the destination.
 zChoose the Web service icon (either 
press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial), and then press the [] 
button.
 z If multiple recipients or sharing options 
are used with a Web service, choose the 
desired item on the [Select Recipient] 
screen (either press the [
][] buttons 
or turn the [] dial), and then press the 
[] button.
3 Send an image.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an image to 
send, press the [][] buttons to choose 
[Send this image], and then press the [] 
button.
 z When uploading to YouTube, read the 
terms of service, choose [I Agree], and 
then press the [
] button.
 zAfter the image is sent, [OK] is displayed 
on the screen. Press the [] button to 
return to the playback screen.
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4 Connect the printer to the network.
 zIn the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, 
choose the SSID (network name) 
displayed on the camera to establish a 
connection.
 zIn the password field, enter the password 
displayed on the camera.
5 Choose the printer.
 zChoose the printer name (either press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and 
then press the [] button.
6 Choose an image to print.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an image.
7 Access the printing screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in 
the menu (either press the [][][][] 
buttons or turn the [] dial), and then 
press the [] button again.
8 Print the image.
 z For detailed printing instructions, see 
“Printing Images” ( = 184).
 z
To end the connection, press the [] 
button at step 6, choose [OK] on the 
confirmation screen (either press the 
[
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and 
then press the [] button.
Printing Images Wirelessly from a 
Connected Printer
Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows.
These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can 
also use an existing access point ( =
 146).
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 z
Press the [] button.
2 Choose [].
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
3 Choose [Add a Device].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Add a Device], and then 
press the [
] button.
 z The camera SSID and password are 
displayed.
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Sending Images to Another Camera
Connect two cameras via Wi-Fi and send images between them as 
follows.
 ●Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be 
connected to wirelessly. You cannot connect to a Canon-brand camera 
that does not have a Wi-Fi function, even if it supports FlashAir/Eye-Fi\
 
cards.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
 zPress the [] button.
2 Choose [].
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
3 Choose [Add a Device].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Add a Device], and then 
press the [
] button.
 z Follow steps 1 – 3 on the target camera 
too.
 zCamera connection information will be 
added when [Start connection on target 
camera] is displayed on both camera 
screens.
 ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images 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 pressing the [
][] buttons to 
choose the device and then pressing the [] button. To add a 
new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the 
[
][] buttons, and then configure the setting. ● If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU 
(= 30) ► [4] tab ► [Wireless settings] ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► 
[Target History] ► [Off].
 ● To connect without entering a password in step 4, choose MENU 
(= 30) ► [4] tab ► [Wireless settings] ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► 
[Password] ► [Off]. [Password] will no longer be displayed on the 
SSID screen (in step 3).
 ● To use another access point, follow steps 3 – 4 in “Using Another 
Access Point” ( = 146).
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Image Sending Options
You can choose multiple images to send at once and change the image 
recording pixel setting (size) before sending. Some Web services also 
enable you to annotate the images you send.
Sending Multiple Images
1 Choose [Select and send].
 zOn the image transfer screen, press the 
[][] buttons to choose [Select and 
send], and then press the [] button.
2 Choose a selection method.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose a selection method.
Choosing Images Individually
1 Choose [Select].
 z Following step 2 in “Sending Multiple 
Images” ( = 159), choose [Select] and 
press the [] button.
4 Send an image.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an image to 
send, press the [][] buttons to choose 
[Send this image], and then press the [] 
button.
 z [Transfer completed] is displayed after 
the image is sent, and the image transfer 
screen is displayed again.
 zTo end the connection, press the 
[] button, choose [OK] on the 
confirmation screen (either press the 
[
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and 
then press the [] button.
 ● 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 pressing the [
][] buttons to 
choose the device and then pressing the [] button. To add a 
new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the 
[
][] buttons, and then configure the setting. ● If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU 
(= 30) ► [4] tab ► [Wireless settings] ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► 
[Target History] ► [Off].
 ● You can also send multiple images at once and change the image 
size before sending ( = 159, = 161). ●
Once a connection destination is assigned in Touch Actions 
(= 127), you can automatically reconnect to a previous 
destination simply by dragging across the screen with the 
assigned gesture.
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2 Choose images.
 zFollow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” 
(= 122) to specify images.
 z
To include movies, press the 
[][][][] buttons to choose [Incl. 
Movies], and then press the [] button to 
mark the option as selected ().
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
[OK], and then press the [] button.
3 Send the images.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Send], and then press the 
[
] button.
Sending Favorite Images
Send only images tagged as favorites ( = 126).
1 Choose [Favorite Images].
 z
Following step 2 in “Sending Multiple 
Images” ( = 159), choose [Favorite 
Images] and press the [] button.
 z An image selection screen for favorites is 
displayed. If you prefer not to include an 
image, choose the image and press the 
[
] button to remove [].
 zAfter you finish choosing images, press 
the [] button, choose [OK], and 
then press the [] button.
2 Send the images.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Send], and then press the 
[
] button.
2 Choose an image.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
an image to send, and then press the [] 
button. [] is displayed.
 z To cancel selection, press the [] button 
again. [] is no longer displayed.
 z Repeat this process to choose additional 
images.
 zAfter you finish choosing images, press 
the [] button.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
[
] button.
3 Send the images.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Send], and then press the 
[
] button.
 ● You can also choose images in step 2 by moving the zoom 
lever twice toward [] to access single-image display and then 
pressing the [][] buttons or turning the [] dial.
Selecting a Range
1 Choose [Select Range].
 z Following step 2 in “Sending Multiple 
Images” ( = 159), choose [Select 
Range] and press the [] button.
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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
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