PowerShot G5 X Mark II Support

FAQs & troubleshooting

Using an iPhone to Control the Camera and Shoot Remotely (PowerShot G5 X Mark II)

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Solution

Introduction
Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth
Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi
On-Screen Keyboard

Introduction

There are different ways of controlling the camera remotely from a smartphone.

Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth

You can control the camera by using a smartphone paired via Bluetooth as a remote control.

Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi

As you view a live image on a smartphone connected via Wi-Fi, you can shoot remotely.

Caution

Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicated　Camera Connect app on the smartphone.

Please refer to "Related information" for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.

Interface or functions of Camera Connect are subject to change, for application improvement or update. In such a case, features of Camera Connect may differ from sample screens or operation instructions in this explanation.

Use the latest version of the smartphone OS.

Activate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the smartphone. Note that pairing with the camera is not possible from the smartphone’s Bluetooth settings screen.

* Bluetooth low energy technology (hereafter referred to as "Bluetooth")

Caution

In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the

, and camera setting procedures are indicated by the

icon.

For convenience, smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices are collectively referred to as "smartphones".

Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth

1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.

Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.

Turn [Wi-Fi] to [ON].

Set the [Bluetooth] switch to [ON].

2. Download Camera Connect from the App Store and install it on the smartphone.

3. Turn the camera on.

4. Press the button.

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

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

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

8. Press the / buttons to choose [Bluetooth function], then press the button.

9. Press the / buttons to choose [Bluetooth function] again, then press the button.

10. Press the / buttons to choose [Smartphone], then 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 "On-Screen Keyboard".

Press the

buttons to choose [ OK ], and then press the

button.

Caution

If the following screen appears, press the

buttons to switch to other screens.

11. Press the / buttons to choose [Pairing], then press the button.

12. Press the / buttons to choose [Do not display], then press the button.

13. A message is displayed indicating that pairing is in progress.

14. Touch the [ Camera Connect ]( ) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.

15. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.

Touch the camera to connect.

16. Choose the camera nickname, touch [Pair] to connect.

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

18. Press the button of this screen.

The Pairing between the camera and the smartphone should be complete, and connected.

Caution

Any active Bluetooth connections will be lost if you remove the camera battery pack. The connection will be reestablished when you insert the battery pack and turn on the camera.

Battery life may be shorter when you use the camera after pairing with a smartphone, because power is consumed even when the camera is off.

Before bringing the camera to places where the use of electronic devices is restricted, disable active Bluetooth communication (which is used even when the camera is off) by choosing

[ Wireless communication settings ] -⋗ [ Bluetooth function ](twice) -⋗ [ Disable ].

19. Choose [Bluetooth remote controller] in Camera Connect.

Caution

Auto power off is disabled while you are using the Bluetooth remote controller feature.

20. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.

Choose

21. Touch the to take a photo.

Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi

1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.

Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.

Turn [Wi-Fi] to [ON].

2. Download Camera Connect from the App Store and install it on the smartphone.

3. 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 "On-Screen Keyboard".

Press the

buttons to choose [ OK ], and then press the

button.

Caution

If the following screen appears, press the

buttons to switch to other screens.

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

5. Press the / buttons to choose [Register a device for connection], press the button.

6. / buttons to choose [Do not display], press the button.

7. The SSID ( ) and password ( ) will be displayed on the screen.

8. Turn Wi-Fi settings to ON in your smartphone, choose the SSID ( ) from step 7.

9. Input password from step 7 ( ).

10. Once the connection between the camera and the smartphone has been confirmed, press the home button to return to the home screen.

11. Touch the [Camera Connect] ( ) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.

12. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.

Touch the camera to connect.

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

14. The camera screen will show [Wi-Fi on].

15. Choose [Bluetooth remote controller] in Camera Connect.

Caution

If the [Initiating Live view shooting] window appears, touch [OK].

16. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.

Touch the [

] to take a photo.

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.