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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Connection Manual

Sending images to a computer (wi-fi function) (powershot sx530 hs, sx610 hs, and sx710 hs)
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  • Page 1 Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function) (PowerShot SX530 HS, SX610 HS, and SX710 HS)

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    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 depending on 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 Step 2: Setting up the computer (Windows only) Even if your computer is connected to an access point, sending images from the camera to the computer requires changing the computer`s settings. The procedure is explained below. 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.
  • Page 5 2A: Windows 7 • 2A-1. In the Start menu, click [All Programs] > [Canon Utilities].
  • Page 6 2A-2. Click [CameraWindow] > [Wi-Fi connection setup]. 2A-3. A screen similar to the one below will be displayed. Click [Yes].
  • Page 7 2A-4. The following screen appears. This concludes the steps for connecting a computer to a wireless LAN. 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, and then select [Start].
  • Page 8 2B-2. Click [Wi-Fi Connection Set-up] on the Start menu. 2B-3. A screen similar to the one below will be displayed. Click [Yes]. 2B-4. The following screen appears.

  • Page 9: Connecting Camera To The Computer

    This completes the Wi-Fi setting procedure for the computer. 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.
  • Page 10 Press the [ ] button to display the keyboard, and use it to enter a nickname for the camera. *You can change the device nickname (display name) that is displayed on the camera. To change the nickname, press the [ ] button and use the keyboard displayed to enter a new nickname.
  • 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-1. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [WPS Connection], and then press the [ ] button. 5A-2. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [PBC Method], and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 13 5A-3. On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds. On the camera, press the [ ] button. 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. •...
  • 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 Password (encryption key / network key) • -The key used when encrypting data during wireless transmission. Also called the "encryption key" or "network key". 5B-2. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose a network (access point), and then press the [ ] button.
  • 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 [ ] button.
  • 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-2. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [Manual Settings] and press the [ ] button. 5C-3. Press the [ ] button and enter the SSID/ESSID key on the displayed keyboard. Choose [Next] and press the [ ] button. 5C-4.
  • 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 [ ] button.
  • Page 20 5C-7. When a device is found, a screen like the following will appear. Choose the name of the computer you want to connect to, and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 21 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 22 [Other Devices] and then double click the camera icon. Driver installation will begin. 7A-2. After driver installation is complete, and the camera and computer connection is enabled, the AutoPlay screen will be displayed. Nothing will be displayed on the camera screen. Click [Download Images From Canon Camera].
  • Page 23 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, and then click [Settings] > [Control Panel] > [Add a Device].
  • Page 24 7B-3. When the connection between the camera and the computer has been established, a screen like the following will appear. 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. After the images have been imported, the display returns to the screen shown in step 1. When you are finished importing, click [ ] to close the screen.

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