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Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function)

Article ID: ART116812 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 07/28/2017
 

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Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function)

Solution

Solution

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.
IMPORTANT
  • Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions are not supported.
  • Windows 7 N (European version) and KN (South Korean version) require a separate download and install of Windows Media Feature Pack.

 

 

2. Confirm that an access point base unit (wireless LAN 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 router that contains an internal wireless function is called a wireless (LAN) router.
  • This page will refer to all wireless routers and base stations as "access points".
  • When unsure of your computer setup, refer to the user manual provided with the computer.

 

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: Windows 7
2A-1. Click [Control Panel] from the Start menu.

 

 

2A-2. Click [Network and Internet].

 

 

2A-3. Click [Network and Sharing Center].

 

 

2A-4. Click [Change advanced sharing settings].

 

 

2A-5. Click the current profile for [Choose media streaming options...].

 

 

2A-6. Click [Turn on media streaming].

NOTE
  • If media streaming is already active, proceed to 7.

 

 

2A-7. Click [OK].

 

 

2A-8. Click the current profile for [Turn on network discovery].

 

 

2A-9. Click [Save changes].

 

 

2A-10. Click [Control Panel Home].

 

 

2A-11. Click [System and Security].

 

 

2A-12. Click [Windows Firewall].

 

 

2A-13. Click [Advanced settings].

 

 

2A-14. Click [Inbound Rules].

 

 

2A-15. Choose [File and Printer Sharing] items ending in [ICMPv4], and then click [Enable Rule] on the right side of the window.

NOTE
If [Disable Rule] is displayed, the item is already enabled, and can be left as is.

 

 

2A-16. Choose [Wireless Portable Devices (UPnP-In)], and then click [Enable Rule] on the right side of the window.

NOTE
  • If [Disable Rule] is displayed, the item is already enabled, and can be left as is.

 

 

2A-17. Close the [Windows Firewall with Advanced Security] window.

 

 

2A-18. Close the Control Panel window.

 

 

This concludes the steps for connecting a computer to a wireless LAN.
Please proceed to Step 3: Connecting the camera to a computer.

 

 

  • 2B : Windows8

 

 

2B-1. Move the pointer to the bottom right of the screen to display the Charms Bar, and thenselect [Settings].

 

 

2B-2. Click [Control Panel].

 

 

2B-3. Click [Network and Internet].

 

 

2B-4. Click [Network and Sharing Center].

 

 

2B-5. Click [Change advanced sharing settings].

 

 

2B-6. Click the current profile for [Choose media streaming options...].

 

 

2B-7. Click [Turn on media streaming].

NOTE
  • If media streaming is already active, proceed to 8.

 

 

2B-8. Click [OK].

 

 

2B-9. Click the current profile for [Turn on network discovery].

 

 

2B-10. Click [Save changes].

 

 

2B-11. Click [Control Panel Home].

 

 

2B-12. Click [System and Security].

 

 

2B-13. Click [Windows Firewall].

 

 

2B-14. Click [Advanced settings].

 

 

2B-15. Click [Inbound Rules].

 

 

2B-16.Choose [File and Printer Sharing] items ending in [ICMPv4], and then click[Enable Rule] on the right side of the window.

NOTE
  • If [Disable Rule] is displayed, the item is already enabled, and can be left as is.

 

 

2B-17.Choose [Wireless Portable Devices (UPnP-In)], and then click[Enable Rule] on the right side of the window.

NOTE
  • If [Disable Rule] is displayed, the item is already enabled, and can be left as is.

 

 

2B-18. Close the [Windows Firewall with Advanced Security] window.

 

 

2B-19. Close the Control Panel window.

 

 

This completes the Wi-Fi setting procedure for the computer.
Please proceed toStep 3: Connecting the camera to a computer.ã

 

Step 3: Connecting the camera to the computer

1. Press the <Playback> () button on the camera.

 

 

2. Touch ().

NOTE
When setting up a wireless LAN for the first time, the camera nickname registration screen will be displayed.
This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when connecting to other devices via wireless LAN. Touch within the frame and then enter a nickname (up to 16 letters and numbers) with the displayed keyboard.

 

 

3. Touch ().

 

 

4. Touch [Add a Device].

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.

 

 

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.

 

»5AãConnecting to a WPS Supported Access Point


»5BãConnecting to Access Points in the List


»5CãConnecting to an access point manually

 

NOTE
  • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a structure for simplifying settings when connecting one wireless LAN device to another. You can use either Push Button Configuration Method or PIN Method for settings on a WPS supported device. The push button configuration method is used in the following explanation.
  • Refer to the user guide provided with your access point to check if it supports WPS.

 

 

»5AãConnecting to a WPS Supported Access Point

 

5A-1. Touch [WPS Connection].

 

 

5A-2. Touch [PBC Method].

 

 

5A-3. Push and hold the WPS connection button on the access point for a few seconds, then touch [Next].

NOTE
A WPS connection button is affixed to your access point (Wireless LAN, router, etc.). For further details on the location and how many seconds to press it, refer to the user guide included with your access point.

 

 

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. 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.
Proceed to 6. Driver Installation.

 

 

»5BãConnecting 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.
NOTE
  • An encryption key (network key) is the key used when encrypting data during wireless transmission.

 

 

5B-2. Touch an access point.

 

 

5B-3. Touch inside the frame and a keyboard will be displayed. Enter the encryption key and touch [Next].

 

 

5B-4. Touch [Auto].

 

 

5B-5. A list of devices connected to the access point will appear on the screen. Touch the name of the computer you want to connect to.

 

 

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. 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.
Proceed to 6. Driver Installation.

 

»5CãConnecting 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.
NOTE
  • SSID-Numbers and letters used to identify a specific existing access point. This is also called the "access point name" or "network name".
  • Security method/encryption method is the method for encrypting data during wireless transmission.
  • Encryption key (network key) is the key used when encrypting data during wireless transmission.

 

 

5C-2. Touch [Manual Settings].

 

 

5C-3. Touch inside the frame and a keyboard will be displayed. Enter the SSID key and touch [Next].

 

 

5C-4. Select the Security method/encryption method.

 

 

5C-5. Touch inside the frame and a keyboard will be displayed. Enter the encryption key and touch [Next].

 

 

5C-6. Touch [Auto].

 

 

5C-7. Touch the name of the computer you want to connect to.

 

 

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. 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.
Proceed to 6. Driver Installation.

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: Please proceed to 7A: Windows 7.
Windows 8 users: Please proceed to 7B: Windows 8.

 

 

7A-1. Windows 7
When the screen in step 7 is shown on the camera's 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.
Nothing will be displayed on the camera screen.
Click [Download Images From Canon Camera].

 

 

 

7B-1. Windows 8
When the screen in step 7 is shown on the camera's LCD panel, move the computer's pointer to the bottom right side of the desktop to display the Charms Bar, and then click [Settings] > [Control Panel] > [Add a Device].

 

 

7B-2. The camera's 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 camera's 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].

NOTE
  • Click the () button to close this window. A related application ([ImageBrowser EX] by default) will start automatically and the imported images are displayed.
  • CameraWindow default settings will save images to the Pictures or My Pictures folders on a computer.
  • Movies will take longer to import since the file size is larger than still images.
  • To disconnect from the camera, turn off the camera.

 

 

 
Related Info Computer Environment Required for Connecting the Camera via Wi-Fi (CameraWindow DC)
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8201733900

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