Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Connection Manual
Shooting remotely using an android smartphone
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- Page 1 Shooting Remotely using an Android Smartphone (PowerShot SX60 HS / PowerShot G7 X)
- Page 2 You can check the shooting screen and shoot remotely using your Android smartphone. IMPORTANT In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the icon, and • camera setting procedures are indicated by the icon. The camera works in [ ] mode during remote shooting.
- Page 3 Step 1: Confirming the Android OS version 1. Check the Android smartphones requirements. The camera can connect via Wi-Fi to Android smartphones running the following operating systems: Smartphone: Android OS 2.3 / 4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 / 4.4 Tablet: Android OS 4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 / 4.4 To check the Android OS version information, check [About device] in the [Settings] menu.
- Page 4 Step 2: Installing CameraWindow on the Android smartphone Download and install CameraWindow from Google Play. If CameraWindow is already installed on the Android device, please proceed to Step 3: Connecting the camera to the Android smartphone. NOTE The example procedure is shown on an Android smartphone installed with Android OS 4.0. •...
- Page 5 IMPORTANT The CameraWindow application is free, but separate connection charges for accessing Google Play may be applicable. A Google account is necessary to download CameraWindow. It is not possible to download CameraWindow to Android smartphones not equipped with GooglePlay. 2. Touch the search icon.
- Page 6 Enter 'camerawindow' in the search field, and then touch the search icon. 4. Choose [Canon CameraWindow] from the displayed search results, and install it on the Android smartphone.
- Page 7 Step 3: Connecting the camera to the Android smartphone NOTE The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ depending on the model you use. 1. Confirm that the Android smartphone is not set to [Airplane mode]. 2.
- Page 8 2. Touch [Wireless and networks], and then append [Wi-Fi] with a check. 3. Touch [Wi-Fi settings]. 4. Secure the camera. 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. 5.
- Page 9 8. Press the < >< > buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the <FUNC./SET> ( button.
- Page 10 The cameras SSID is displayed on the screen. 9. Choose the SSID (network name) displayed on the cameras screen from the list of detected access points displayed on the smartphone.
- Page 11 Android device when it is displayed. After confirming that the Android smartphone and the camera are connected, touch the [Home Button] to return to the [Home Screen]. 10. Tap the [Canon CW]( ) application icon on the Android smartphone to start CameraWindow.
- Page 12 11. Once the Android smartphone is recognized on the camera, its nickname will be displayed on the camera as shown in the image below. Press the < >< > buttons to choose the Android smartphone's nickname, and then press the < >...
- Page 13 12. Press the < >< > buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the < > button. The following screen appears. 13. Once you have connected to the Android smartphone, a screen like the one below will appear.
- Page 14 Step 4: Using the Android smartphone to control the camera during remote shooting 1. In CameraWindow on the smartphone, choose 'perform remote shooting'. IMPORTANT The camera lens will come out. Do not press near the lens, and make sure no objects will obstruct it.
- Page 15 2. Once the camera is ready for remote shooting, a live image from the camera will be displayed on the smartphone. At this time, a message is displayed on the camera, and all operations except pressing the power button are disabled.
- Page 16 3. Use the smartphone to shoot. NOTE Any jerky subject motion shown on the smartphone due to the connection environment will not • affect recorded images. No AF frames are displayed. Capture a test image to check the focus. • Captured images are not transferred to the smartphone.