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How to Transfer Images to the Computer Using Image Transfer Utility 2 (Wi-Fi) (Windows 7)

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Introduction

How to send images from the camera to a computer using Image Transfer Utility 2.

Caution

In the following explanation, computer setting procedures are indicated by the icon, and camera setting procedures are indicated by the icon.
See Related information for details on computers that can be connected to the camera via Wi-Fi.

Step 1 : Intalling Image Transfer Utility 2

1. Download the software [ Image Transfer Utility 2 ] from the Canon homepage on to your computer, and proceed to installation.

2. Once the installation is complete, the settings window for [ Image Transfer Utility 2 ] will be displayed, click [ Next ] .

3. [ Preparation ] will be displayed, read the details carefully and click [ Next ] .

4. [ Pairing Setup ] will be displayed. Keep the screen as it is displayed, and move on to the next step.

Step 2 : Connecting the Camera to the Computer

1. Press the button.

Caution

When the [Nickname] screen appears, press the button.

 

To use the nickname displayed, press the button.

Nicknames are 1 – 8 characters and can be changed later. For more information on using the keyboard, please refer to "Using the On-Screen Keyboard".

Press the / buttons to choose [ OK ], and then press the button.

 

Caution

If the following screen appears, press the / buttons, the screen for step 2 will appear.

2. Press the button.

3. Use the zoom lever to choose the tab.

 

4. Press the / buttons to choose [ 5 ].

5. Press the / buttons to choose [Wireless communication settings], then press the button.

 

6. Press the / buttons to choose [ Wi-Fi settings ] , press the button.

7. Press the / buttons to choose [ Auto send images to computer ] , press the button.

Caution

If [ Wi-Fi ] settings has [ Disable ] selected, change settings to [ Enable ] .

8. Press the / buttons to choose [ Auto send ] , press the button.

9. Press the / buttons to choose [ Enable ] , press the button.

10. Press the / buttons to choose [ OK ] , press the button.

11. Click [Start] ( ), and then select [Control Panel].

12. Under [Network and Internet], click [View network status and tasks].

13. Click [Wireless Network Connection].

14. Press the / buttons to select the SSID that matches with the one shown in [SSID:], and then press the button. (See the SSID example below).

15. Click [Wireless Properties].

16. Click the [Security] tab.

17. Tick the [Show characters] checkbox.

18. On the [ Password ] screen, press the button.

19. Enter the password displayed in the [Network security key]. (See the password example below).

For information on how to use the on-screen keyboard, see [Using the On-Screen Keyboard].
Press the button after the letters have been confirmed, before returning to the previous screen.

20. After the password has been entered, press the / buttons to choose [ OK ] , press the button.

21. Click [Cancel].

22. Click [Close].

23. Close [Network and Sharing Center].

24. Press the / buttons to choose [ OK ] , press the button. (This screen may or may not be displayed)

/ buttons to choose [ OK ] , press the button to go to the next step.

25. Press the / buttons to choose [ Auto setting ] , press the button.

Press the / buttons to choose [ OK ] , press the button to go to the next step.

26. The computer name will appear. Confirm that the name displayed on the [ Pairing Setup ] screen is the same, press the button.

27. If the camera Nickname is displayed under [ Procedure for this screen ] , select camera and click on [ Pairing ].

28. Once pairing is complete, the [ Setup Complete ] window will appear, click [ OK ] .

29. The [ Waiting ] window will appear for Image Transfer Utility 2. To continue transfering images from the camera, stay on this screen and wait.

Caution

To save images in a different folder, click on the computer icon to open [ Set Destination Folder ] window.

Step 3 : Setting Up Auto Image Transfer

1. Choose menu ⋗ [Wireless communication settings] ⋗ [Wi-Fi settings] ⋗ [Auto send images to computer].

2. Choose [ Image sending options ] .

3. In [Image sending options], specify the transfer conditions.

4. Turn the camera off.

Step 4 : Sending Images to the Computer

1. Confirm that the Image Transfer Utility 2 window shows [ Waiting ] .

2. The images will automatically transfer to the computer once the camera has been turned on within range of the access point.

3. To confirm the transferred images, click [ Open Destination Folder ] .

The images will now be automatically transferred to the computer everytime, once the camera is turned on within range of the access point. If auto-transfer does not start, restart the camera.

Caution

When using auto image transfer, ensure that the battery pack has sufficient charge. Power saving on the camera is deactivated.
Any images captured after auto image transfer are not sent to the computer then. They are sent automatically when the camera is restarted.

Caution

Auto image transfer to a computer is triggered by camera startup within range of the access point. If auto image transfer does not begin automatically, try restarting the camera.
To stop sending images automatically, choose [Auto send images to computer] ⋗ [Auto send] ⋗ [Disable].
Once Image Transfer Utility 2 is installed, it will continue to work unless the software has been closed.
Click on of the Image Transfer Utility 2 screen, choose [ Quit ] , this will disable auto-transfer even when the camera is turned on. To Enable wireless transfer again, turn on Image Transfer Utility 2.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information. Note that the length and type of information you can enter varies depending on the function you are using.

•Entering characters
Press the / / / buttons to choose the key of your desired character, and then press the button.
•Moving the cursor
Choose [ ] or [ ] and press the button.
•Switching input modes
Choose [ ], press the button to switch to capital letters.
Choose [ ], press the button to switch to numbers or symbols.
•Deleting characters
Choose [ ] and press the button. The previous character will be deleted.
•Confirming input
After pressing the button, press the / buttons to choose [OK], press the button.

Caution

To return to the previous screen, press the button.

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