Sending Images from a Camera to an Android Smartphone via NFC Connection (PowerShot SX430 IS / PowerShot SX730 HS)
16-Mar-2017
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Solution
Use an Android™ (OS version 4.0 or later) smartphone’s NFC to simplify the process of installing Camera Connect and connecting to the camera.
Operation when devices are initially connected via NFC varies depending on the camera mode when the devices are touched together.
IMPORTANT
- In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the
icon, and camera setting procedures are indicated by the 
icon. - In this article, Android™ smartphones and tablets are collectively referred to as 'smartphones'.
- When using NFC, keep the following points in mind.
- Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This may damage the devices.
- Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize each other immediately. In this case, try holding the devices together in slightly different positions. If connection is not established, keep the devices together until the camera screen is updated.
- If you try to connect while the camera is turned off, a message may be displayed on the smartphone screen asking for the camera to be turned on. Turn the camera on again, and then touch the devices together again.
- Do not place other objects between the camera and smartphone. Also, note that camera or smartphone covers or similar accessories may block communication.
REFERENCE
- The procedure is shown on a PowerShot SX430 IS for the purposes of explanation. The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
NOTE
- Connections require that a memory card be in the camera.
- Depending on the condition of the network you are using, it may take a long time to send movies. Be sure to keep an eye on the camera battery level.
- When sending movies to smartphones, note that the supported image quality varies depending on the smartphone. For details, refer to the smartphone user manual.
In order to connect an Android smartphone to the camera via NFC, Android™ OS version 4.0 or later and Camera Connect must be installed on the smartphone.
- Procedures for confirming the OS version and installting Camera Connect are explained below.
IMPORTANT
- The example screen images from the smartphone are used for explanation only. The setting procedures and titles may differ depending on the smartphone model and Android™ OS version. For more information on the model you are using, refer to your smartphone’s instruction manual.
1. Check the smartphone’s specifications.To confirm the Android™ OS version information, check the [Settings] menu( 
) > [About device] > [Android version].
) > [About device] > [Android version].
NOTE
- Turning off the sleep function of the smartphone is recommended.
2. Set [NFC] to [ON] in the smartphone’s [Settings] ( ) menu.
3. Press the [ 
][ 
] buttons to display [Wi-Fi Settings] from the [ 
] tab on the camera’s menu screen, and confirm that [NFC] is set to [On] (
). If [Off] is selected, press the [ 
] , [ 
] buttons to change the setting to [On].
NOTE
- [NFC] is set to [On] by default.
4. After activating NFC on both devices, lightly touch the N-Mark ( 
) mark on the camera to the N-Mark ( ) mark on the smartphone.
- The camera's N-Mark is on the bottom surface.
REFERENCE
- Refer to the smartphone user manual to check where the N-Mark ( ) is located.
5. Google Play™ will start up automatically on the smartphone.When the Camera Connect download screen is displayed, touch () to begin installation.
) to begin installation.
6. After installation of Camera Connect has finished, the icon shown in the example image below is displayed on the smartphone screen.
This completes the procedures for confirming the OS version and installing Camera Connect.
Procedures for selecting images with the camera and sending them to the smartphone are explained below.
In order to send images using this method, the camera must be set to playback mode.
NOTE
- The camera does not keep a record of smartphones you connect to via NFC in Playback mode.
- You can preset images to transfer at your desired size.
- Please refer to the procedures below to select images with the camera and send them to the smartphone.
1. Press the [ 
] button to turn the camera on.
- The playback screen appears.
2. Touch the N-Mark ( ) on the smartphone with Camera Connect installed against the camera’s N-Mark.NOTE
When Camera Connect is not installed, Google Play™ will start up and the Camera Connect download page will be displayed when you attempt to connect the camera and the smartphone via NFC. In this case, please download and install Camera Connect.
3. The camera display changes.NOTE
- With the default settings, the device name is displayed.
- To change the camera’s nickname, press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose the input field, press the [
] button to display the keyboard, and then enter the desired nickname. After you have finished entering the nickname, press the [ MENU ] button to return to the registration screen, press the [ ], [ ] buttons, choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. - This nickname will be displayed on [Select a Device] screen when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
4. Camera Connect starts up on the smartphone, and a connection between the smartphone and the camera is established automatically.
NOTE
During connection, the following screen appears on the camera.
5. When a connection with the smartphone has been established, the image index screen will be displayed on the camera.- Press the [ ] , [ ] , [ ] , [ ] to choose the desired image, and then press the [ ] button to append a [
]. - Press the [ ] button again to remove the [ ].
- Repeat the procedure explained above to select additional images.
NOTE
The smartphone cannot be operated while image selection and sending procedures are performed on the camera.
6. After you have finished selecting images, press the [MENU] button.
7. Press the [ ] , [ ] to choose [OK] when the following screen is displayed, and then press the [ ] button.
8. Press the [ ] , [ ] , [ ] , [ ] to choose [Send], and then press the [ ] button.- To end the connection, press the [MENU] button, press the [ ], [ ] buttons on the confirmation screen to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. You can also use the smartphone to end the connection.
9. When image transfer is complete, [Transfer completed] will be displayed on the bottom of the screen.
This completes the explanation of the procedures for sending images from the camera.
Procedures for confirming camera images and saving them to a smartphone are explained below.
In order to save images by operating the smartphone, the camera must be set to shooting mode, or its power must be turned off.
NOTE
- When making connections using this method, remote live view shooting and saving location information to recorded images can also be performed.
- Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. Subsequent connections can be made using the Wi-Fi menu.
- Please refer to the following procedures to save images by operating the smartphone.
1. Confirm that the camera’s power is off, or that the camera is set to shooting mode. Then, lightly touch the camera’s N-Mark ( ) to the smartphone’s N-Mark ( ).NOTE
When Camera Connect is not installed, Google Play™ will start up and the Camera Connect download page will be displayed when you attempt to connect the camera and the smartphone via NFC. In this case, please download and install Camera Connect.
2. The camera starts up automatically. (If the camera is set to shooting mode, the screen displayed changes.)NOTE
- With the default settings, the device name is displayed.
- To change the camera’s nickname, press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose the input field, press the [ ] button to display the keyboard, and then enter the desired nickname. After you have finished entering the nickname, press the [ MENU ] button to return to the registration screen, press the [ ], [ ] buttons, choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button.
- This nickname will be displayed on [Select a Device] screen when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
3. Camera Connect starts up on the smartphone, and a connection between the smartphone and the camera is established automatically.NOTE
During connection, the following screen appears on the camera.
4. When connecting for the first time, the following screen appears on the camera. In this case, press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the [ ] button.
REFERENCE
- You can now use the smartphone for remote live view shooting, or to browse, transfer, or geotag images on the camera.
- You can change privacy settings for registered smartphones.
5. The following screen appears.
6. Once you have connected to the smartphone, a screen like the one below will appear.
- Steps 7 to 11 explain smartphone operational procedures.
7. Touch [Images on camera] in Camera Connect.
8. Tap [Select] appearing in the upper right of the screen.
9. After the screen refreshes, choose the desired images, and then 
touch [ 
] on the bottom right of the screen. The selected images will be saved to the smartphone.
10. After the images have been saved, touch [ 
] appearing in the upper right of the screen, and then touch [ 
] in the upper left of the screen to return to the menu screen.
11. To end the connection, touch the [ 
] icon displayed in the upper right of the screen, and then touch [YES].
12. After the camera and smartphone have been disconnected, the following screen appears on the camera’s screen. Choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button.
This concludes the explanation of the procedures for operating the smartphone to send images.
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