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).

Introduction
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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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Contents
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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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Getting Started
This section describes how to prepare a Bluetooth
connection or Wi-Fi connection.

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First, follow the steps below to set the Wi-Fi settings.
1Select [Wireless communication
settings].
Press the <M> button, select
[Wireless communication settings]
under the [51] tab, then press <0>.
2Select [Wi-Fi settings].
3Select [Wi-Fi].
4Select [Enable].
Setting Wi-Fi Settings

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Setting Wi-Fi Settings
5Register [Nickname].
When the screen on the left appears,
press <0>.
The screen on the left will appear.
When using the displayed nickname,
press the <M> button.
Otherwise, enter any characters
between 1 to 8 characters in length.
For instructions on entering
characters, see page 160.
When you finish entering characters,
press the <M> button.
6Exit the setting.
When the screen on the left appears,
select [OK], then press <0>.
For information on each item on the
[Wi-Fi settings] screen, see page
159.

Setting Wi-Fi Settings
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[51: Wireless communication settings] cannot be selected when the
multiple exposure, video snapshot, or time-lapse movie mode is set.
Interface Cable Connection Cautions
With a Wi-Fi connection established, you cannot use the camera by
connecting it to Connect Station, a computer, or another device with an
interface cable. Terminate the connection before connecting the interface
cable.
When the camera is connected to Connect Station, a computer, or
another device with an interface cable, you cannot select
[51: Wireless communication settings]. Disconnect the interface
cable before changing any settings.
Cards
The camera cannot be connected via Wi-Fi if there is no card in the
camera (except for [D]). Also, for [l] and Web services, the camera
cannot be connected via Wi-Fi if there are no images saved on the card.
Using the Camera with a Wi-Fi Connection Established
When you want to prioritize the Wi-Fi connection, do not operate the
power switch, card slot cover, battery compartment cover or other parts.
Otherwise, the Wi-Fi connection will be terminated.
Using an Eye-Fi Card
When [Wi-Fi] is set to [Enable], image transfer using an Eye-Fi card is
disabled.

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2
Connecting to a
Smartphone via Wi-Fi
This section describes how to directly connect the
camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Connecting to a smartphone via Wi-Fi enables you to perform
the following:
• View images stored in the camera on a smartphone or save
viewed images to a smartphone.
•Operate the camera to take a picture or change camera
settings using a smartphone.
• Send images to a smartphone from the camera.
You can also follow the instructions in Camera Connect's
"Easy Connection Guide" to connect the camera to a
smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Set [Wi-Fi] to [Enable] on the [Wi-Fi settings] screen in
advance (p.12).
Install Camera Connect on the smartphone before setting
up a connection (p.38).
To connect via Wi-Fi using an access point, see "Advanced Wi-Fi
Connection" (p.107).

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You can select the following Wi-Fi connection methods according to the
functions and usage status of the smartphone.
By connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone via Bluetooth
in advance, you can connect via Wi-Fi simply by performing an
operation on the camera and smartphone.
You can automatically connect to an NFC-compatible smartphone
via Wi-Fi by touching it to the camera.
You can use Wi-Fi to connect to a smartphone that is not compatible
with Bluetooth or NFC or a smartphone that cannot use its Bluetooth
or NFC function.
You can connect to a smartphone via an access point (p.109).
Selecting the Wi-Fi Connection Method
Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via
Wi-Fi (p.18)
Connecting to an NFC-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi
(p.28)
Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi from the [Wi-Fi
function] Menu (p.33)

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To connect the camera to a smartphone, a smartphone on which
Android or iOS is installed is necessary. In addition, the dedicated
application Camera Connect (free of charge) must be installed on the
smartphone.
When an NFC-compatible smartphone is touched to the camera
before installing Camera Connect, the download screen of Camera
Connect will be displayed on the smartphone.
Camera Connect can be installed from the Google Play or App
Store. The Google Play or App Store can also be accessed using the
QR codes that appear when registering the camera to a smartphone
(p.20, 34).
Preparation for Smartphones
iOSAndroid
For the operating system versions supported by Camera Connect, refer
to the download site of Camera Connect.
Interface or functions of the camera and Camera Connect are subject to
change for firmware update of the camera or application update of
Camera Connect, Android, iOS, etc. In such a case, features of the
camera or Camera Connect may differ from sample screens or operation
instructions in this manual.
An application is required to read the QR codes.

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This section describes how to use the Bluetooth function to connect to a
Bluetooth-compatible smartphone via Wi-Fi.
When you connect the camera to a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone
via Bluetooth, you can establish a Wi-Fi connection by operating only
the camera or the smartphone.
Note that pairing between the camera and smartphone is required to
connect the camera to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible
Smartphone via Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Connection
Pairing and Bluetooth connection are not possible if the camera is
connected to Connect Station, a computer, or another device with an
interface cable.
Pairing is not possible while shooting with the camera.
The camera cannot be connected to two or more devices at the same
time via Bluetooth.
If you connect the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi while the camera is
connected to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (sold separately) via
Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection with the wireless remote controller
will be terminated.
Bluetooth connection consumes battery power even after the camera’s
auto power off has activated. Therefore, the battery level may be low
when you use the camera.
The paired smartphone is registered to the camera.
The Bluetooth connection will be terminated if you turn off the camera or
smartphone, but when you turn on the power, the Bluetooth connection
will resume for the same combination of camera and smartphone.
This camera can be connected to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 via
Bluetooth for remote shooting. For details, refer to Wireless Remote
Control BR-E1 Instruction Manual.

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Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi
Operation on the Camera-1
1Select [Wireless communication
settings].
Press the <M> button, select
[Wireless communication settings]
under the [51] tab, then press <0>.
2Select [Bluetooth function].
3Select [Bluetooth function].
Establishing a Bluetooth Connection

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi
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4Select [Smartphone].
<x> will be displayed on the
camera’s LCD panel.
5Select [Pairing].
6Select [Do not display].
If Camera Connect is already
installed, select [Do not display] and
press <0>.
If Camera Connect is not installed,
select [Android] or [iOS] on the
screen on the left, scan the displayed
QR code with the smartphone, then
access Google Play or the App Store
and install Camera Connect.
The screen on the left will appear and
pairing will start.