Introduction
There are several ways to connect the camera to a smartphone and send images.
<Connect via Bluetooth>
- You can easily connect the camera to a Bluetooth enabled smartphone by pairing them. This simplifies transferring images to a smartphone.
<Connect via the Wi-Fi menu>
- You can connect the camera to a smartphone as you would connect it to a computer or other device. Multiple smartphones can be added.
IMPORTANT
- In this article, Androids, smartphones and tablets are collectively referred to as "smartphones".
- Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicated Camera Connect app on the smartphone.
- Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow image viewing on the smartphone.
- Connections require that a memory card be in the camera.
NOTE
- In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the
icon, and camera setting procedures are indicated by the icon.
- Do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area with your hands or other objects. Covering the antenna may decrease the speed of image transfers.
- Depending on the condition of the network you are using, it may take a long time to send movies. Be sure to keep an eye on the battery level.
- When sending movies to smartphones, note that the supported image quality varies depending on the smartphone. For details, refer to the smartphone user manual.
- On the screen, wireless signal strength is indicated by the following icons :
- [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253640.gif) ] : high ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253641.gif) : medium ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253645.gif) : low ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253646.gif) : weak ]
Step 1-A : Connect via Bluetooth
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 1-A-1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.
- Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.
- Set the [Wi-Fi] switch to [ON].
- Set the [Bluetooth] switch to [ON].
NOTE
- Please refer to the related information for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
- The setting procedures and items may differ depending on the Androids, OS version installed on your smartphone.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 1-A-2. Download Camera Connect from Google Plays, and install it on the smartphone.
IMPORTANT
- The Camera Connect application is free, but separate connection charges for accessing Google Plays, may be applicable.
- A Google account is necessary to download Camera Connect.
- It is not possible to download Camera Connect to smartphones not equipped with GooglePlays,.
- Downloading the application via a cellular network may take longer than downloading via Wi-Fi.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-3. Press the power button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-4. Press the [MENU] button, choose [Wireless settings] on the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073659.gif) ] tab.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0252594.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-5. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] buttons to choose [Nickname], and then press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0252551.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-6. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button to access the keyboard, and then enter a nickname.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0257412.gif)
For more information on using the keyboard, please refer to "Using the On-Screen Keyboard".
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-7. To return to [Wireless settings] after pressing the [MENU] button, press the [MENU] button again.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-8. Choose [Bluetooth settings], press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] buttons to choose [Pairing], and then press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-9. A screen is displayed indicating that the camera is waiting to connect.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-10. Touch the [Canon Connect] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201687.gif) ) application icon on the smartphone to start [Camera Connect].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-11. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.
- Complete the pairing process for the smartphone.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-12. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099806.gif) ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099807.gif) ] buttons to choose [OK] after the confirmation message on the camera, and then press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-A-13. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button when the screen at left is displayed.
IMPORTANT
- Battery life may be shorter when you use the camera after pairing, because power is consumed even when the camera is off.
- Before bringing the camera to places where the use of electronic devices is restricted, set [Bluetooth] to [Off], to avoid having the camera ready for Bluetooth communication even when it is off.
Proceed to Step 2-A : Transferring Images to a Bluetooth Enabled Before Use Smartphone.
Step 1-B : Connect via the Wi-Fi menu
These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can also use an existing access point.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 1-B-1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.
- Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.
- Set the [Wi-Fi] switch to [ON].
NOTE
- Please refer to the related information for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
- The setting procedures and items may differ depending on the Androids, OS version installed on your smartphone.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 1-B-2. Download Camera Connect from the App Store and install it on the smartphone.
IMPORTANT
- The Camera Connect application is free, but separate connection charges for accessing Google Plays, may be applicable.
- A Google account is necessary to download Camera Connect.
- It is not possible to download Camera Connect to smartphones not equipped with GooglePlays,.
- Downloading the application via a cellular network may take longer than downloading via Wi-Fi.
- The home screen will reappear when the installation of Camera Connect is complete.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-3. Press the power button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-4. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0137918.gif) ] button,
NOTE
- If the [Device Nickname] screen is displayed, press the [
] button.
- This nickname will be displayed on [Select a Device] screen when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
- To change the cameraâs nickname, press the [
] , [ ] buttons to choose the [Nickname] field, press the [ ] button to display the keyboard, and then enter the desired nickname. After you have finished entering the nickname, press the [MENU] button to return to the registration screen, press the [ ] button, choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button.
For more information on using the keyboard, please refer to "Using the On-Screen Keyboard".
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-5. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099806.gif) ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099807.gif) ] buttons to choose [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0122486.gif) ] , and then press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0252548.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-6. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] buttons to choose [Add a device], and then press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
NOTE
- 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 -> [
] tab -> [Wireless settings] -> [Wi-Fi Settings] -> [Target History] -> [Off].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-7. The camera's SSID and password are displayed.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-8. Wi-Fi setting menu, choose the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera to establish a connection.
- In the password field, enter the password displayed on the camera.
NOTE
- To connect without entering a password in step 8, choose MENU -> [
] tab -> [Wireless settings] -> [Wi-Fi Settings] -> [Password] -> [Off]. [Password] is no longer displayed on the SSID screen (in step 7).
- Make sure that the camera and the smartphone are connected and then touch the home button to return to the home screen.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-9. Touch the [Canon Connect] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201687.gif) ) application icon on the smartphone to start [Camera Connect].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-10. On the camera selection screen displayed on the smartphone, choose the camera to begin pairing.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-11. Adjust the privacy setting.
- Press the [
] , [ ] buttons to select [Yes], and then press the [ ] button.
REFERENCE
- You can now use the smartphone for remote live view shooting, or to browse or transfer images on the camera.
- Once you have registered a smartphone, you can change privacy settings for it on the camera.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253590.gif) 1-B-12. The following screen is displayed when the connection with the smartphone is established.
Proceed to Step 2-B. Viewing and Saving Images with the Smartphone.
Step 2-A : Transferring Images to a Bluetooth Enabled Smartphone
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-A-1. Touch [Images on camera]( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) ) in Camera Connect.
NOTE
- Bluetooth connection status is indicated by one of the following icons (
).
- [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253897.gif) : Connected ] , [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253898.gif) : Disconnected ]
- To check the information of the smartphone connected via Bluetooth in [Check/clear connection info], choose MENU -> [
] tab -> [Wireless settings] -> [Bluetooth settings]. Choose [Address check] to check the camera's Bluetooth address.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-A-2. The camera will automatically switch to Wi-Fi.
- [Images on camera] screen is displayed.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-A-3. Use the smartphone to import images from the camera to the smartphone.
- When the camera is connected to the smartphone, a list of the images on the camera will appear in [Camera Connect]. Touch [Select] appearing in the upper right of the screen.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-A-4. After the screen refreshes, ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) choose the desired images, and then ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0251648.gif) ] on the bottom of the screen. The selected images will be saved to the smartphone.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-A-5. After the images have been saved, touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0251649.gif) ] appearing in the upper right of the screen, and then touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0251650.gif) ] in the upper left of the screen to return to the menu screen.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0257439.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0164747.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-A-6. To end the connection, touch the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0251653.gif) ] icon displayed in the upper right of the screen, and then touch [YES].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0257441.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0164747.gif)
- This concludes the explanation of the procedures for operating the smartphone to send images.
REFERENCE
- To switch to Bluetooth, disable the Wi-Fi connection on the smartphone.
Step 2-B : Viewing and Saving Images with the Smartphone
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-B-1. Touch [Images on camera]( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) ) in Camera Connect.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-B-2. Use the smartphone to import images from the camera to the smartphone.
- When the camera is connected to the smartphone, a list of the images on the camera will appear in [Camera Connect]. Touch [Select] appearing in the upper right of the screen.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-B-3. After the screen refreshes, ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) choose the desired images, and then ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0251648.gif) ] on the bottom of the screen. The selected images will be saved to the smartphone.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-B-4. After the images have been saved, touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0251649.gif) ] appearing in the upper right of the screen, and then touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0251650.gif) ] in the upper left of the screen to return to the menu screen.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0257439.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0164747.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253589.gif) 2-B-5. To end the connection, touch the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0251653.gif) ] icon displayed in the upper right of the screen, and then touch [YES].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0257446.gif)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0164747.gif)
- This concludes the explanation of the procedures for operating the smartphone to send images.
*Androids, and Google Plays, are trademarks of Google Inc.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information, Wi-Fi connections, and so on.
- Press the[ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ] [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099806.gif) ] [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099807.gif) ] buttons to choose a key labeled with a character, and then press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button repeatedly to enter the character you want.
- Choose [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253376.gif) ] or [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253377.gif) ] and press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
- Choose [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201794.gif) ] and press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
- To switch to other kinds of characters (such as numbers or symbols) on this screen, choose ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253389.gif) and press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
- To enter uppercase letters, choose [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253407.gif) ] and press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button.
- Available input modes vary depending on the function you are using.
- Choose [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253390.gif) ] and press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button. The previous character will be deleted.
- Choosing [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0253390.gif) ] and holding down the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0017088.gif) ] button will delete five characters at a time.
- Returning to the Previous Screen
- Press the [MENU] button.
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