Canon EOS 6D Mark II Parts list manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
ENGLISH
Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function
Instruction Manual

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Before Using This Camera
Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage from
erroneous wireless communication settings when using the camera. In
addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other loss or damage caused
by use of the camera.
When using wireless communication functions, establish appropriate
security at your own risk and discretion. Canon cannot be held liable for any
loss or damage caused by unauthorized access or other security breaches.
Introduction
What You Can Do Using the Wi-Fi(Wireless
Communication) Functions
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(CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY)
(6) Send images to a
Web service
(1) Communicate with a smartphone
(5) Print images using
a Wi-Fi printer
(3) Save images to
Canon Connect
Station
(4) Operate remotely
using EOS Utility
(2) Send images
between cameras

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Introduction
(1)qCommunicate with a smartphone (p.15)
Connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi and use the
dedicated application “Camera Connect” to operate the camera
remotely or view images stored in the camera.
In this manual and on the camera’s LCD monitor, “smartphone”
refers to smartphones and tablets.
(2)zSend images between cameras (p.59)
Connect this camera and other Canon cameras with built-in wireless
communication functions via Wi-Fi and send images between them.
(3)Save images to Connect Station (p.71)
Hold the camera close to Connect Station (sold separately) to
connect to it via Wi-Fi and save images to it.
(4)DOperate remotely using EOS Utility (p.75)
Connect the camera to a computer via Wi-Fi and operate the
camera remotely using EOS Utility (EOS software).
(5)lPrint images using a Wi-Fi printer (p.81)
Connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless
LAN) via Wi-Fi to print images.
(6)wSend images to a Web service (p.93)
Share images with your family and friends or share images using
various Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online
photo service for Canon users (free registration required).

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This camera can be connected easily to a smartphone compatible with
Bluetooth low energy technology* via Wi-Fi. For details, see page 18.
* Hereafter referred to as “Bluetooth”.
This camera is compatible with NFC (Near Field Communication) that
enables you to easily establish a Wi-Fi connection between the camera
and a smartphone or Connect Station (sold separately). For details, see
page 28.
Wi-Fi Connection Using the BluetoothFunction
Wi-Fi Connection Using the NFC Function

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In this manual, the term “access point” indicates wireless LAN
routers, etc. that relay Wi-Fi connections.
The camera does not come with an interface cable.
Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the direction of the shift or move
when the key on the Multi-controller Dial is
pressed.
<0>: Indicates the Setting button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warnings to prevent potential problems during operation.
: Supplemental information.
Conventions Used in This Manual

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This manual is structured as follows. After finishing preparation for a
Wi-Fi connection in “Getting Started”, see the corresponding pages to
set up a Wi-Fi connection according to your needs.
Structure of This Manual
1Getting Started (p.11)
2Connecting to a Smartphone
via Wi-Fi (p.15)
3Connecting to Another Camera
via Wi-Fi (p.59)
4Connecting to Connect Station
via Wi-Fi (p.71)
5Connecting to EOS Utility via
Wi-Fi (p.75)
6Connecting to a Printer via
Wi-Fi (p.81)
7Sending Images to a Web
Service (p.93)
8Advanced Wi-Fi
Connection (p.107)
Mainly describes how to
establish a Wi-Fi connection,
using an access point.
A smartphone or computer can
be connected to the camera via
Wi-Fi while maintaining a Wi-Fi
connection to an access point.
9Reconnecting via Wi-Fi (p.125)
10 Checking and Operating Connection Settings (p.131)
11 Troubleshooting Guide (p.137)
12 Reference (p.157)

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Introduction 2
What You Can Do Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication)
Functions .........................................................................................2
Conventions Used in This Manual ................................................... 5
Structure of This Manual ..................................................................6
Getting Started 11
Setting Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................12
Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi 15
Selecting the Wi-Fi Connection Method .........................................16
Preparation for Smartphones .........................................................17
Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi .......18
Connecting to an NFC-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi .............28
Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi from the [Wi-Fi function] Menu ....33
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone ..................................38
Terminating the Wi-Fi Connection ..................................................40
Sending Images to a Smartphone from the Camera .....................41
Specifying Viewable Images ..........................................................55
Connecting to Another Camera via Wi-Fi 59
Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection ....................................................60
Sending Images to the Other Camera ...........................................62
Connecting to Connect Station via Wi-Fi 71
Saving Images ...............................................................................72
Contents

Contents
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5Connecting to EOS Utility via Wi-Fi 75
Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection .................................................... 76
Operating the Camera Using EOS Utility ...................................... 80
Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi 81
Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection .................................................... 82
Printing Images ............................................................................. 84
Print Settings ................................................................................. 87
Sending Images to a Web Service 93
Preparation for Web Services ........................................................ 94
Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection .................................................... 96
Sending Images to a Web Service ................................................ 97
Advanced Wi-Fi Connection 107
Checking the Type of Access Point ............................................. 109
Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection with WPS (PBC Mode) .............110
Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection with WPS (PIN Mode) ...............114
Connecting to a Detected Network Manually via Wi-Fi ................118
Reconnecting via Wi-Fi 125
Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ............................................................... 126
Connecting to a Bluetooth-connected Smartphone via Wi-Fi ...... 128
Registering Multiple Connection Settings .................................... 130
Checking and Operating Connection Settings 131
Changing or Deleting Connection Settings ................................. 132
Clearing Wireless Communication Settings to Default ................ 134
View Info Screen ......................................................................... 135

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Troubleshooting Guide 137
Responding to Error Messages ...................................................138
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................151
Wireless Communication Function Notes ....................................153
Security ........................................................................................155
Checking Network Settings .......................................................... 156
Reference 157
[Wireless communication settings] Screen ..................................158
[Wi-Fi settings] Screen .................................................................159
Virtual Keyboard Operation ..........................................................160
Setting up the IP Address Manually .............................................161
Wireless Communication Status ..................................................163
Specifications ...............................................................................165
Wireless Communication Function Precautions ..........................166
Index ............................................................................................168

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