Canon EOS 6D User manual

Wi-Fi Function
Instruction Manual
EOS 6D (WG)
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This camera’s wireless LAN functions let you perform a range of tasks
wirelessly, from sending images to Web services and other cameras to
controlling the camera remotely, simply by connecting to a Wi-Fi network
or other device supporting this camera’s wireless LAN functions.
What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions
(1) Transfer images
between cameras
Exchange images
(6) View images using
a media player
View images
(5) Send images to
a Web service
Save and share images
(4) Operate the camera
remotely using EOS Utility
Remotely control the camera
(3) Print images using
a Wi-Fi printer
Print images
(2) Connect to a
smartphone
Make images
viewable
Remote shooting
(Canon Image Gateway)
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain countries
and areas. For information on countries and areas supporting CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY services, refer to Canon Web site (http://canon.com/cig).
Settings for “Send images to a Web service” may not be performed from
a computer in certain countries and areas.
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What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions
(1)z Transfer images between cameras (p.19)
Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras
with built-in wireless LAN functions.
(2)q Connect to a smartphone (p.31, 75)
View saved images or operate the camera from your smartphone.
You must install the dedicated application “EOS Remote” on your
smartphone to use these functions.
(3)l Print images using a Wi-Fi printer (p.45, 87)
Connect the camera to a wireless LAN compatible printer supporting
PictBridge (DPS over IP) to print images wirelessly.
(4)DOperate the camera remotely using EOS Utility (p.93)
Use EOS Utility via a wireless LAN instead of an interface cable, and
operate your camera from computer wirelessly.
(5)wSend images to a Web service (p.103)
Upload your images to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo
service for Canon users (free registration required), to share them
with family and friends.
(6) View images using a media player (p.131)
Display images on the camera’s memory card on your TV set, by
using a media player supporting DLNA* via a wireless LAN.
* Digital Living Network Alliance
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Wi-Fi Function Flowchart
z Transfer images between cameras q Connect to a smartphone
Connect the cameras
• Install EOS Remote on a
smartphone
• Connect the camera to the
smartphone
Connect the cameras directly via a
wireless LAN
• Camera access point mode*1
• Infrastructure mode*2
Transfer images between cameras • View images on the camera
• Shoot remotely
l Print images using a Wi-Fi printer DOperate the camera remotely
using EOS Utility
• Set up a Wi-Fi printer supporting
PictBridge (DPS over IP)
• Connect the camera and printer via
wireless LAN
• Set up a wireless LAN and a
computer with EOS Utility installed
• Connect the camera and computer
via wireless LAN
• Camera access point mode*1
• Infrastructure mode*2
• Ad hoc mode*3
• Infrastructure mode*2
Play and print images Operate the camera remotely using
EOS Utility
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Wi-Fi Function Flowchart
*1 Camera access point mode:
A simple wireless LAN mode where a camera and smartphone or a camera and
printer can be directly connected via a wireless LAN.
*2 Infrastructure mode:
A wireless LAN mode that connects to each Wi-Fi device via a wireless LAN access
point. In this mode, communication to a distant Wi-Fi device can be established as
long as a wireless LAN access point is located nearby.
*3 Ad hoc mode:
A wireless LAN mode that connects directly to a computer with built-in wireless LAN
functions. The computer’s wireless LAN functions need to be set to ad hoc mode in
advance.
wSend images to a Web service
View images using a media
player
• Set up a computer with EOS Utility
installed and a wireless LAN access
point that can access the Internet
• Sign up as a CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY member
• Configure the camera for Web
service access
• Set up devices supporting DLNA
and a wireless LAN access point
• Connect a media player to a TV set
• Connect the camera and the media
player via a wireless LAN
Infrastructure mode*2Infrastructure mode*2
• Send images to Web services
• Send emails to your acquaintances
View images on the camera by
operating the media player
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain
countries and areas. For information on countries and areas supporting
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY services, refer to Canon Web site (http://
canon.com/cig).
Settings for “Send images to a Web service” may not be performed from
a computer in certain countries and areas.
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In this manual, the term “wireless LAN” is used as a general term for
Wi-Fi and Canon’s original wireless communication functions.
The term “access point” indicates wireless LAN terminals (wireless
LAN access points or wireless LAN adapters) that relay wireless
LAN connection.
Brackets [ ] indicate buttons or icon names or other software
elements displayed on the computer screen. Brackets also indicate
camera menu items.
The ** (numbers) for “(p.**)” in this manual indicate reference page
numbers for more information.
Sections of this manual labeled with the following symbols contain
particular types of information as described below.
: Warnings to prevent potential problems during operation.
:
Supplemental information to basic operation.
Conventions Used in This Manual
Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and
other countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of
the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS used on camera settings screens and in this manual stands for Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
UPnP is a trademark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation.
All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this
manual are the property of their respective owners.
Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage from erroneous
wireless LAN settings for using the camera. In addition, Canon cannot be held
liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the camera.
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Chapters
Introduction 2
Basic Settings for Wireless LAN Functions 11
Transferring Images Between Cameras 19
Connecting to a Smartphone - 1 31
Printing Images Using a Wi-Fi Printer - 1
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Using a Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Access Point 55
Connecting to a Smartphone - 2 75
Printing Images Using a Wi-Fi Printer - 2
87
Remote Operation Using EOS Utility 93
Sending Images to a Web Service 103
Viewing Images Using a Media Player 131
Using Quick Control to Connect to a Wireless LAN
139
Managing Settings 145
Troubleshooting Guide 151
Reference 169
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Introduction 2
What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions ..................... 2
Wi-Fi Function Flowchart.................................................................. 4
Conventions Used in This Manual.................................................... 6
Chapters........................................................................................... 7
Basic Settings for Wireless LAN Functions 11
Registering a Nickname ................................................................. 12
Basic Operation and Settings......................................................... 15
Transferring Images Between Cameras 19
Selecting the Connection Destination ............................................ 20
Sending Images ............................................................................. 22
Reconnecting ................................................................................. 26
Registering Multiple Connection Settings....................................... 27
Changing Setting Names ............................................................... 28
Connecting to a Smartphone - 1 31
Preparation..................................................................................... 32
Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection....... 33
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone .................................. 37
Reconnecting ................................................................................. 39
Specifying Viewable Images .......................................................... 40
Registering Multiple Connection Settings....................................... 43
Printing Images Using a Wi-Fi Printer - 1 45
Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection....... 46
Printing ........................................................................................... 50
Reconnecting ................................................................................. 51
Registering Multiple Connection Settings....................................... 52
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Using a Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Access Point 55
Checking the Type of Access Point ................................................ 56
Easy Connection via WPS (PBC Mode) ......................................... 57
Easy Connection via WPS (PIN Mode)...........................................62
Manual Connection by Searching Networks ...................................67
Connecting to a Smartphone - 2 75
Using Infrastructure Mode to Establish a Connection.....................76
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone................................... 78
Reconnecting ..................................................................................80
Specifying Viewable Images ........................................................... 81
Registering Multiple Connection Settings ....................................... 84
Printing Images Using a Wi-Fi Printer - 2 87
Using Infrastructure Mode to Establish a Connection.....................88
Printing............................................................................................ 90
Reconnecting ..................................................................................91
Registering Multiple Connection Settings ....................................... 92
Remote Operation Using EOS Utility 93
Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings ...........................94
Using EOS Utility ............................................................................98
Reconnecting ..................................................................................99
Registering Multiple Connection Settings ..................................... 100
Sending Images to a Web Service 103
Preparation ...................................................................................104
Checking the Type of Access Point .............................................. 106
Easy Connection via WPS (PBC Mode) ....................................... 107
Easy Connection via WPS (PIN Mode).........................................111
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Manual Connection by Searching Networks ................................ 115
Sending Images to a Web Service ............................................... 120
Reconnecting ............................................................................... 126
Registering Multiple Connection Settings..................................... 127
Viewing Images Using a Media Player 131
Configuring Media Player Communication Settings ..................... 132
Displaying Images on a TV set..................................................... 133
Reconnecting ............................................................................... 135
Registering Multiple Connection Settings..................................... 136
Using Quick Control to Connect to a Wireless LAN 139
Connecting from Quick Control .................................................... 140
Connecting from a Playback Screen ............................................ 141
Managing Settings 145
Checking/Changing Settings ........................................................ 146
Clearing Wireless LAN Settings ................................................... 149
Troubleshooting Guide 151
Responding to Error Messages.................................................... 152
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................. 163
Wireless LAN Notes ..................................................................... 164
Checking Network Settings .......................................................... 166
Reference 169
Specifications ............................................................................... 170
Index............................................................................................. 171
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Basic Settings for
Wireless LAN Functions
This chapter describes settings necessary for using the
camera’s wireless LAN functions.
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First, set the camera’s nickname.
When the camera is connected to another device via a wireless LAN,
the nickname will be displayed on the device. Be sure to set a nickname
for your camera.
1Select [Wi-Fi].
Under the [53] tab, select [Wi-Fi],
then press <0>.
2Select [Enable].
Press the <V> key to select
[Enable], then press <0>.
X[Wi-Fi function] is now selectable.
3 Select [Wi-Fi function].
Under the [53] tab, select [Wi-Fi
function], then press <0>.
XWhen this setting is selected for the
first time, a screen to register a
nickname is displayed. Select [OK]
and proceed on to step 4.
Registering a Nickname
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Registering a Nickname
4Enter a nickname.
For instructions on entering
characters, see “Virtual Keyboard
Operation” on the next page.
Up to 16 characters can be entered.
5Finish.
When you are finished, press the
<M> button.
Select [OK] on the confirmation
screen, then press <0>. The
nickname is registered, and [Wi-Fi
function] screen will appear.
To change the nickname, press the
<B> button on the screen above,
then select [Edit nickname] on the
screen displayed.
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Switching to other input areas
To switch between top and bottom
input areas, press the <Q> button.
Moving the cursor
To move the cursor, press the <U>
key in the top area.
Entering text
In the bottom input area, press the <V> or <U> key to select
characters and press <0> to enter them.
You can check how many characters you have entered, and how
many more can be entered, by referring to [*/*] on the upper right of
the screen.
Deleting text
If you make a mistake, press the <L> button to erase it.
Finishing text entry
Press the <M> button to confirm what you have entered and
exit. If a confirmation screen is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
Canceling text entry
Press the <B> button to cancel text entry and exit. If a
confirmation screen is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
Virtual Keyboard Operation
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When you want to prioritize wireless LAN functions, do not operate
the shutter button, Mode Dial, or playback button. Otherwise,
shooting or playback operation may be prioritized and wireless LAN
functions may be ended during the process.
When [Wi-Fi] is set to [Enable], movie shooting is disabled. Even if
the camera is connected to a computer, printer, GPS receiver, or
other devices via an interface cable, they cannot be used (p.17).
Under the [52] tab, set [Auto power
off] to [Disable] if necessary.
If the camera’s auto power off is
activated during the wireless LAN
connection, the camera will switch to
standby mode. Wireless LAN
connection is restored when the
camera wakes up from auto power
off.
If the use of electronic devices and
wireless devices is prohibited on
board airplanes or in hospitals, set
[Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab to
[Disable].
Basic Operation and Settings
Using the Camera While Wireless LAN Functions Are Active
Auto Power Off
[Wi-Fi] Under the [53] Tab
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Settings and connection status for [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab can be
checked on the camera’s LCD panel and LCD monitor.
[Wi-Fi] Settings and Connection Status
Wi-Fi connection status
Wi-Fi function When [53: Wi-Fi] is set to
[Disable]
When [53: Wi-Fi] is set to
[Enable] but there is no
connection
Connected
(IJ)Data is being transmitted
z
(Blinking) Connection error
(Blinking) Waiting for connection
Waiting for reconnection
Wi-Fi function
(Off)
Not connected
Connected
Data is being transmitted
Waiting for connection
(Blinking)
Waiting for reconnection
(Blinking)
Connection error
(Blinking)
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Basic Operation and Settings
Connecting with an Interface Cable
When [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab is set to [Enable], interface cable
connection is disabled. Set it to [Disable] to connect the interface cable.
When the camera is connected to a computer, printer, GPS receiver, or
any other devices via an interface cable, the settings for [Wi-Fi] cannot
be changed. Disconnect the interface cable and then configure settings.
Using an Eye-Fi card
When [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab is set to [Enable], image transfer using
an Eye-Fi card is disabled.
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Transferring Images
Between Cameras
Images can be transferred between Canon cameras via
the built-in wireless LAN functions.
Wireless connection is possible for Canon cameras with built-in
wireless LAN functions marketed in 2012 or later. Note that the
camera cannot be connected to Canon camcorders, even if they
have built-in wireless LAN functions.
The camera cannot be connected to Canon cameras without
built-in wireless LAN functions, even if they support Eye-Fi
cards.
Still photos can be transferred only if their file format is JPEG.
Although movies can be transferred, they cannot be played if
the target camera does not support the file format of the
received movies.
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Register the target camera to connect to via a wireless LAN.
The camera can be connected to only one camera at a time.
1Select [Wi-Fi function].
Under the [53] tab, set [Wi-Fi] to
[Enable], then select [Wi-Fi
function].
2Select [z].
Press the <V> or <U> key to
select [z] (Transfer imgs between
cameras), then press <0>.
3Start the connection on the target
camera.
When the screen on the left is
displayed, start the connection on the
target camera as well. For the
operation procedure, refer to the
instruction manual of the target
camera.
When a connection is established,
the settings are automatically saved
and the images on the card are
displayed.
Selecting the Connection Destination
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