Canon EOS 6D User manual

Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual
GPS Function Instruction Manual
For Wi-Fi functions, basic operation procedures for "Transferring Images between
Cameras" and "Connecting to a smartphone" are explained; for more detail, refer
to the "Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual" included on the EOS Camera Instruction
Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM).
For GPS functions, operation procedures for all functions are explained.
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Wi-Fi Function Basic 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.
* To use function (2) via an access point, refer to the “Wi-Fi Function Instruction
Manual” PDF file included on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM).
* For the procedure to use functions (3) to (6), refer to the “Wi-Fi Function
Instruction Manual” PDF file included on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals
Disk (DVD-ROM).
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)

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What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions
(1)z Transfer images between cameras (p.W-13)
Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras
with built-in wireless LAN functions.
(2)q Connect to a smartphone (p.W-21)
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
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
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
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
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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In this manual, the term “wireless LAN” is used as a general term for
Wi-Fi and Canon’s original wireless communication functions.
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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Introduction
What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions ................ W-2
Conventions Used in This Manual ............................................... W-4
[Wi-Fi] Settings and Connection Status....................................... W-6
Basic Settings for Wireless LAN Functions W-7
Registering a Nickname............................................................... W-8
Basic Operation and Settings .................................................... W-11
Transferring Images Between Cameras W-13
Selecting the Connection Destination ........................................ W-14
Sending Images ......................................................................... W-16
Reconnecting ............................................................................. W-19
Connecting to a Smartphone W-21
Preparation ................................................................................ W-22
Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection .. W-23
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone.............................. W-26
Reconnecting ............................................................................. W-28
Contents

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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 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