Sending Images To A Smartphone - Canon PowerShot G5X User Manual

Sending Images to a Smartphone

There are several ways to connect the camera to a smartphone and send
images.
Connect via NFC ( = 134)
●
Simply touch an NFC-compatible Android smartphone (OS version 4.0
or later) against the camera to connect the devices.
Connect to a device assigned to the [ ] button ( = 136)
●
Simply press the [ ] button to connect the devices. This simplifies
sending images to a smartphone ( = 136). Note that only one
smartphone can be assigned to the [ ] button.
Connect via the Wi-Fi menu ( = 137)
●
You can connect the camera to a smartphone as you would connect it
to a computer or other device. Multiple smartphones can be added.
Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicated
Camera Connect app on the smartphone. For details on this application
(supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon
website.
● Canon Wi-Fi-compatible camera owners who use CameraWindow
to connect their camera via Wi-Fi to a smartphone should
consider switching to the Camera Connect mobile app.
Sending Images to an NFC-Compatible
Smartphone
Use an Android (OS version 4.0 or later) smartphone's NFC to simplify the
process of installing Camera Connect and connecting to the camera.
Operation when devices are initially connected via NFC varies depending
on the camera mode when the devices are touched together.
● If the camera is off or in Shooting mode when the devices are touched
together, you can choose and send images on the image selection
screen. Once the devices are connected, you can also shoot remotely
and geotag your shots ( = 155). It's easy to reconnect to recent
devices, which are listed in the Wi-Fi menu.
● If the camera is in Playback mode when the devices are touched
together, you can choose and send images from the index display
shown for image selection. The connection is ended automatically
after image transfer.
Follow the instructions in the following section for NFC-initiated connection
to a camera that is off or in Shooting mode.
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in Shooting
Mode
1
Install Camera Connect.
Activate NFC on the smartphone and
z
touch the devices' N-Marks ( ) together
to start Google Play on the smartphone
automatically. Once the Camera Connect
download page is displayed, download
and install the app.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
134