Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function) (PowerShot N2)
Article ID: ART117113 | | | Date published: 05/12/2015 | | | Date last updated: 04/27/2017 |
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Getting started To connect the camera to the computer using the Wi-Fi function, confirm that the computer is connected to an access point (Wi-Fi router).
Step 1: Preparing necessary items 1. Check the computer`s requirements.
For the computer environments supporting Wi-Fi connection function, refer to the Related Information section at the end of the page.
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 can be downloaded from the Canon homepage.
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.
2A-1. In the Start menu, click [All Programs] > [Canon Utilities].
2A-2. Click [CameraWindow] > [Wi-Fi connection setup].
2A-3. Click [Yes] when the following screen appears.
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-1. Move the pointer to the bottom right of the screen to display the Charms, and then select [Start].
2B-2. Click [Wi-Fi Connection Set-up] on the Start menu.
2B-3. Click [Yes] when the following screen is displayed.
2B-4. The following screen appears.
This completes the Wi-Fi setting procedure for the computer.
Please proceed to Step 3: Connecting the camera to the computer.
Step 3: Connecting the camera to the computer 1. Press the <Playback> () button to turn the camera on.
2. Touch [Wi-Fi] ().
3. Touch [ ] or [ ] or drag up or down across the screen and touch [ ].
4. Drag up or down across the screen to choose [Add a Device].
5. A list of detected access points will be displayed in the [Access Point Connect] screen.
Use the following method to connect with an access point.
5A Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points.
5A-1. Drag up or down across the screen to choose [WPS Connection].
5A-2. Touch [PBC Method].
5A-3. On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds, and then touch [Next].
5A-4. When a connectible device is found, a screen like the one below will appear.
Touch the name of the computer you want to connect with.
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. Please proceed to 6. Driver Installation.
5B-1. The access point`s encryption key is necessary for connection. Refer to the user guide included with your access point to look up information on the encryption key.
5B-2. Drag up or down across the screen to choose an access point.
5B-3. Touch the input field, enter the password with the displayed keyboard, and then touch [Next].
5B-4. Touch [Auto].
5B-5. A list of other devices connected to the access point will appear.
Touch the name of the computer you want to connect with.
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.
5C-1. The access point`s SSID, security method, and encryption key are all necessary for connection. Refer to the user guide included with your access point to look up information on SSID, Security method/encryption method, and security keys.
5C-2. Drag up or down across the screen to choose [Manual Settings].
5C-3. Touch the input field, enter the SSID key on the displayed keyboard, and then touch [Next].
5C-4. Choose the Security method.
5C-5. Touch the input field, enter the password on the displayed keyboard, and then touch [Next].
5C-6. Touch [Auto].
5C-7. When a device is found, a screen like the following will appear.
Touch the name of the computer you want to connect with.
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. 6. Driver Installation (Windows Only)
When wirelessly connecting the camera to a computer for the first time, it is necessary to install the drivers using the following procedure (Windows Only).
7. Make sure the below screen appears on the camera`s display.
Windows 7 users:
7A-1. Windows 7
When the screen in step 7 is shown on the cameraâs LCD panel, click the computer's Start menu and choose [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet] > [View network computers and devices], and then choose the connected camera from [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.
7B-1. Windows 8
When the screen in step 7 is shown on the cameraâs LCD panel, move the computerâs pointer to the bottom right side of the desktop to display the Charms, and then click [Settings] > [Control Panel] > [Add a Device].
7B-2. The cameraâs 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.
Click [Tap to choose what happens with this device].
Nothing will be displayed on the cameraâs LCD panel.
7B-4. Click [Downloads images from Canon camera].
Step 4: Sending images to the computer 1. The CameraWindow menu window will be displayed, so click [Import Images from Camera].
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] ().
4. The following window will appear, and the computer will start to transfer images from the camera.
5. Click [OK].
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