How to Transfer Images to the Computer Using Image Transfer Utility 2 (Wi-Fi) (Windows 8.1)

    03-Jun-2019
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    Solution

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


    IMPORTANT
    • In the following explanation, computer setting procedures are indicated by the icon, and camera setting procedures are indicated by the icon.

    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.


    NOTE
    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 "On-Screen Keyboard".
    • Press the / buttons to choose [ OK ], and then press the button.
     
    NOTE
    • If the following screen appears, press the / buttons to switch to other screens.

    2. Press the button.



    3. Use the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab.
     

    4. Press the / buttons to choose [ 1 ].



    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.


    NOTE
    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. Right-click the Start button ( ) on the bottom left of the screen, and then select [Network Connections].



    12. Right-click [Wi-Fi] and select [Status].



    13. 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).



    14. Click [Wireless Properties].



    15. Click the [Security] tab.



    16. Tick the [Show characters] checkbox.



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



    18. 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 [On-Screen Keyboard].
    • Press the button after the letters have been confirmed, before returning to the previous screen.

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



    20. Click [Cancel].



    21. Click [Close].



    22. Close [Network Connections].



    23. Press the / buttons to choose Key index, press the button. (This screen may or may not be displayed)
    • Press the / buttons to choose [ OK ] , press the button to go to the next step.

    24. 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.

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



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



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



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


    NOTE
    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.
    IMPORTANT
    • 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.
    • If auto image transfer to a computer does not begin automatically, try restarting the camera.
    NOTE
    • 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.

    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.
    You can also move the cursor by turning the ring.
    •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.