Canon PowerShot G1X MarkII Manual
Sending images to a computer (wi-fi function)
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- Page 1 Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function) PowerShot G1X MarkII, PowerShot SX600 HS, PowerShot N100, PowerShot SX700 HS, PowerShot ELPH 340 HS...
- Page 2 Getting Started The procedure for using the Wi-Fi function to send images from a camera to a computer is explained in the following four steps. Proceed in order from Step 1. IMPORTANT The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
- Page 3 2. Confirm that an access point base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) is connected to the computer. 3. Make sure that the included CameraWindow software is installed. *The software is available for download from the Canon website. NOTE A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connecting multiple computers. A •...
- Page 4 Windows 7 users, proceed to 2A: Windows 7 Windows 8 users, proceed to 2B: Windows 8 Mac users, proceed to Step 3: Connecting the camera to a computer. 2A: Windows 7 • 2A-1. In the Start menu, click [All Programs] > [Canon Utilities].
- Page 5 2A-2. Click [CameraWindow] > [Wi-Fi connection setup].
- Page 6 2A-3. A screen similar to the one below will be displayed. Click [Yes]. 2A-4. The following screen appears. This concludes the steps for connecting a computer to a wireless LAN.
- Page 7 Please proceed to Step 3: Connecting the camera to a computer. 2B: Windows 8 • 2B-1. Move the pointer to the bottom right of the screen to display the Charms Bar, and then select [Start]. 2B-2. Click [Wi-Fi Connection Set-up] on the Start menu.
- Page 8 2B-3. A screen similar to the one below will be displayed. Click [Yes]. 2B-4. The following screen appears. This completes the Wi-Fi setting procedure for the computer.
- Page 9 Please proceed to Step 3: Connecting the camera to a computer. Step 3: Connecting the camera to the computer 1. Press the <Playback> ( ) button to turn the camera on. 2. Press the <Wi-Fi> ( ) button. NOTE When setting up Wi-Fi for the first time, the camera nickname registration screen will be displayed. This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when connecting to other devices via Wi-...
- Page 10 Press the < > button to display the keyboard, and use it to enter a nickname for the camera. 3. Press the < >< >< >< > buttons to choose ( ), and then press the < > button.
- Page 11 4. Press the < >< > buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the < > button. NOTE Once a computer is added, the computer name will be displayed on the screen in 4. To connect to a computer again, simply choose the computer name from the list.
- Page 12 5A-2. Press the < >< > buttons to choose [PBC Method], and then press the < > button. 5A-3. On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds. On the camera, press the < > button.
- Page 13 The camera will connect to the access point. • A list of computers connected to the access point will appear in the [Select a Device] screen. • NOTE A WPS connection button is affixed to your access point (Wireless LAN, router, etc.). For further details on the location and how many seconds to press it, refer to the user guide included with your access point.
- Page 14 A screen like the one below will appear. If you are using Mac or Windows with the drivers installed, the screen will turn off after the connection is terminated. Please proceed to Step 4: Sending images to a computer. For Windows users, when connecting your camera to your computer wirelessly for the first time, the display will not change during connection.
- Page 15 NOTE An encryption key (network key) is the key used when encrypting data during wireless • transmission. 5B-2. Press the < >< > buttons to choose a network (access point), and then press the < > button. 5B-3. Press the < >...
- Page 16 5B-4. Press the < >< > buttons to choose [Auto] and press the < > button. 5B-5. A list of devices connected to the access point will appear on the screen. Press the < >< > buttons to choose the name of the computer you want to connect to, and then press the <...
- Page 17 A screen like the one below will appear. If you are using Mac or Windows with the drivers installed, the screen will turn off after the connection is terminated. Please proceed to Step 4: Sending images to a computer. For Windows users, when connecting your camera to your computer wirelessly for the first time, the display will not change during connection.
- Page 18 5C-3. Press the < > button and enter the SSID key on the displayed keyboard. Choose [Next] and press the < > button. 5C-4. Choose the Security method/encryption method.
- Page 19 5C-5. Press the < > button to access the keyboard, and then enter the encryption key. Choose [Next], and then press the < > button. 5C-6. Press the < >< > buttons to choose [Auto], and then press the < >...
- Page 20 A screen like the following will appear. If you are using Mac or Windows with the drivers installed, the screen will turn off after the connection is terminated. Please proceed to Step 4: Sending images to a computer. For Windows users, when connecting your camera to your computer wirelessly for the first time, the display will not change during connection.
- Page 21 7. Make sure the below screen appears on the camera`s display. Windows 7 users: Please proceed to 7A: Windows 7. Windows 8 users: Please proceed to 7B: Windows 8. 7A-1. Windows 7 When the screen in step 7 is shown on the cameras LCD panel, click the computer's Start menu and choose [Control Panel] >...
- Page 22 AutoPlay screen will be displayed. Nothing will be displayed on the camera screen. Click [Download Images From Canon Camera]. 7B-1. Windows 8 When the screen in step 7 is shown on the cameras LCD panel, move the computers pointer to the bottom right side of the desktop to display the Charms Bar, and then click [Settings] >...
- Page 23 7B-2. The cameras icon will be displayed in the [Add a device] screen. Double-click the icon to begin driver installation. 7B-3. When the connection between the camera and the computer has been established, a screen like the following will appear.
- Page 24 Click [Tap to choose what happens with this device.] Nothing will be displayed on the cameras LCD panel. 7B-4. Click [Downloads images from Canon camera].
- Page 25 Step 4: Sending images to the computer 1. The CameraWindow menu window will be displayed, so click [Import Images from Camera].
- Page 26 2. A window like the one shown below will appear, so click [Import Untransferred Images], [Select Images to Import], or [Import All Images]. 3. If you chose [Select Images to Import] in Step 2, select the images you want to import, and then click [Import] (...
- Page 27 4. The following window will appear, and the computer will start to transfer images from the camera. 5. Click [OK]. NOTE Click the ( ) button to close this window. A related application ([ImageBrowser EX] by • default) will start automatically and the imported images are displayed. CameraWindow default settings will save images to the Pictures or My Pictures folders on a •...