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Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection (Windows Only) On a computer running Windows, configure the following settings before connecting the camera to the computer wirelessly. 1 Confirm that the computer is connected to the access point. zzFor instructions on checking your network connection, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Configure the setting. zzClick in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection setup]. zzIn the application that opens, follow the on-screen instructions and configure the setting. • The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in step 2. - Turn on media streaming. This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access via Wi-Fi. - Turn on network discovery. This will enable the computer to see (find) the camera. - Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol). This allows you to check the network connection status. - Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP). This will enable network devices to detect each other automatically. • Some security software may prevent you from completing the settings as described here. Check the settings of your security software. Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu Initial Connection via Wi-Fi To start with, register a camera nickname. This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi. 1 Access the Wi-Fi menu. zzPress the button to turn the camera on. zzPress the < > button. 2 Enter a nickname. zzPress the button to access the keyboard, and then enter a nickname (= 26). zzUp to 16 characters can be used. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. zzThe Wi-Fi menu is displayed. Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 133

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Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Tv, Av, M, C1,
and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi
Connection (Windows Only)
On a computer running Windows, configure the following settings before
connecting the camera to the computer wirelessly.
1
Confirm that the computer is
connected to the access point.
z
For instructions on checking your network
connection, refer to the computer user
manual.
2
Configure the setting.
z
Click in the following order: [Start] menu
[All Programs]
[Canon Utilities]
[CameraWindow]
[Wi-Fi connection
setup].
z
In the application that opens, follow the
on-screen instructions and configure the
setting.
The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in
step 2.
-
Turn on media streaming.
This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access via Wi-Fi.
-
Turn on network discovery.
This will enable the computer to see (find) the camera.
-
Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol).
This allows you to check the network connection status.
-
Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP).
This will enable network devices to detect each other automatically.
Some security software may prevent you from completing the settings as
described here. Check the settings of your security software.
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu
Initial Connection via Wi-Fi
To start with, register a camera nickname.
This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when
connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
1
Access the Wi-Fi menu.
z
Press the <
1
> button to turn the camera
on.
z
Press the <
> button.
2
Enter a nickname.
z
Press the <
m
> button to access the
keyboard, and then enter a nickname
(
=
26
).
z
Up to 16 characters can be used.
z
Press the <
o
><
p
> buttons or turn the
<
7
> dial to choose [OK], and then press
the <
m
> button.
z
The Wi-Fi menu is displayed.