Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function) (PowerShot G9 X)
Article ID: ART164577 | | | Date published: 02/08/2016 | | | Date last updated: 04/27/2017 |
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Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function) (PowerShot G9 X)
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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 is available for download from the Canon website.
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. A screen similar to the one below will be displayed. Click [Yes].
2A-4. The following screen appears.
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. A screen similar to the one below will be displayed. Click [Yes].
2B-4. Click [OK] when the following screen appears.
Step 3: Connecting the camera to the computer 1. Press the <> button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the <> button to display the menu items, and then touch [ Wi-Fi ] ().
3. Touch [ ] when the following screen is displayed.
4. Touch [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 Points5B Connecting to Access Points in the List 5C Connecting to an access point manually
5A Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points.
5A-1. Touch [WPS Connection].
5A-2. Touch [PBC Method].
5A-3. On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds. On the camera, press the <> button.
5B Connecting to Access Points in the List
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 SSID, Network certificates, and security keys.
5B-2. Touch one of the access points to choose it from the network selection screen.
5B-3. The [ Password Entry ] screen appears
5B-4. Touch [Auto] on the [Network Settings] screen.
5C: Connecting to an access point manually.
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. Touch [Manual settings] on the network selection screen.
5C-3. The [SSID Entry] screen appears.
5C-4. The [Security Settings] screen appears.
Touch the desired security method/encryption method to select it.
5C-5. The [Password Entry] screen appears.
5C-6. Touch [Auto] on the [Network Settings] screen.
6. The [ Select a Device ] screen appears.
Touch the name of the computer you want to connect with.
The following screen appears.
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 7. Driver Installation.
7. Driver Installation (Windows Only)
8. Make sure the below screen appears on the camera`s display.
Windows 7 users: Please proceed to 8A-1 : Windows 7.
8A-1. Windows 7
When the screen in step 8 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.
8A-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].
8B-1. Windows 8
When the screen in step 8 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].
8B-2. The cameraâs icon will be displayed in the [Add a device] screen.
Double-click the icon to begin driver installation.
8B-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.
8B-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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Related Info | Computer Environment Required for Connecting the Camera via Wi-Fi (CameraWindow DC) |
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