Canon EOS 70D (W) User manual

In this booklet, basic procedures for easy-to-use “Transferring
Images between Cameras” and “Connecting to a smartphone”
functions are explained.
For detailed explanation about Wi-Fi functions, refer to “Wi-Fi
Function Instruction Manual” included in the Camera Instruction
Manual CD-ROM.
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Wi-Fi Function
Basic Instruction Manual
EOS 70D (W)
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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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.
* Instructions for (3) to(6) and for (2) toconnect via an access point are explained
in the “Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual” (PDF) in the CD-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 on a
smartphone
Shoot remotely
with a smartphone
(Canon Image Gateway)

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What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions
(1)z Transfer images between cameras (p.15)
Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras
with built-in wireless LAN functions.
(2)q Connect to a smartphone (p.23)
View saved images or operate the camera from your smartphone.
Install the dedicated application “EOS Remote” on your smartphone
to use these functions.
(3)l Print images using a Wi-Fi printer (CD-ROM)
Connect the camera to a wireless LAN compatible printer supporting
PictBridge (Wireless LAN) to print images wirelessly.
(4)DOperate the camera remotely using EOS Utility (CD-ROM)
Connect the camera and a computer wirelessly and operate your
camera remotely using the provided software EOS Utility.
(5)wSend images to a Web service (CD-ROM)
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 (CD-ROM)
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.
:
Additional information provided to supplement the content about
basic operations.
Conventions Used in This Manual
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
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 trademarks 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 2
What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions .....................2
Conventions Used in This Manual....................................................4
Basic Settings for Wireless LAN Functions 7
Registering a Nickname....................................................................8
Basic Operation and Settings .........................................................11
Transferring Images Between Cameras 15
Selecting the Connection Destination.............................................16
Sending Images..............................................................................18
Reconnecting..................................................................................21
Connecting to a Smartphone 23
Preparation .....................................................................................24
Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection .......25
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone...................................28
Reconnecting..................................................................................30
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) ......................................................................31
Contents

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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 the [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.

Registering a Nickname
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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.
Switching to other input modes*
Select [ ] at the lower right of the bottom area. Each time you
press <0>, the input mode changes. The input mode changes in
the following order: lower-case characters9numbers/symbols 1
9numbers/symbols 29upper-case characters.
* When [Touch control: Disable] is set, you can enter all characters on one
screen.
Deleting text
Press the <L> button to erase one character.
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 terminated during the process. Also, the
connection may be terminated when the LCD monitor is closed
facing inward.
When [Wi-Fi] in the [53] tab is set to [Enable], movie shooting is
disabled. Even if the camera is connected to a computer, printer,
GPS receiver, or other device via an interface cable, they cannot be
used (p.13).
If necessary, set [Auto power off]
under the [52] tab to [Disable].
If the camera’s auto power off is
activated during the wireless LAN
connection, the wireless LAN function
will turn off. Wireless LAN connection
is restored when the camera wakes
up from auto power off.
When the use of electronic devices
and wireless devices is prohibited,
such as on board airplanes or in
hospitals, set [Wi-Fi] to [Disable].
Basic Operation and Settings
Using the CameraWhile Wireless LAN Functions Are Active
Auto Power Off
[Wi-Fi] Under the [53] Tab

Basic Operation and Settings
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Settings and connection status for [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab can be
checked on the camera’s LCD monitor and LCD panel.
[Wi-Fi] Settings and Connection Status
Wi-Fi connection status
Wi-Fi function
Wi-Fi function
LCD monitor LCD panel
Wi-Fi function Wi-Ficonnection
status Wi-Fi function
When [Wi-Fi] is set to
[Disable] (Off) (Off)
When [Wi-Fi] is set to
[Enable] but there is no
connection (Off)
Connected
Data is being
transmitted (IJ)
Waiting for connection/
Waiting for
reconnection (Blinking) (Blinking)
Connection error (Blinking) (Blinking)
(Blinking)

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Basic Operation and Settings
You can operate wireless LAN functions by touching the screen as well.
For details, refer to “Using the Touch Screen” in the Camera Instruction
Manual.
Touch Control
Connecting with an Interface Cable
When [53: Wi-Fi] 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 [53: Wi-Fi] 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, some target cameras may
not be able to play them back depending on their functionality.

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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 on the camera, 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 an image on the card is
displayed.
Selecting the Connection Destination

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Selecting the Connection Destination
4Select the images to send.
Select images on the camera sending
the images (p.18).
Do not operate the camera receiving
the images.
Note that GPS information is not displayed on the camera’s playback screen
even if GPS information is appended to the received image. Shooting
locations can be viewed on a virtual map, using the Map Utility software.
The connection settings are automatically saved/registered with the
nickname of the camera to which a connection was established.
Auto power off does not function when the camera is connected to
another camera.

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Selected images are sent one by one.
1Select an image to send.
Press the <U> key to select an
image to send, then press <0>.
You can also press the <I>
button to select an image in the index
display. To return to the single-image
display, press the <u> button.
2Select [Send img shown].
To select a size at which to send the
image, select [Resize image] and
press <0>.
Press the <U> key to select [Send
img shown], then press <0>.
XThe transfer progress screen is
displayed.
To send another image, repeat steps
1 and 2.
3Terminate connection.
Press the <M> button to display
the confirmation screen. Press the
<U> key to select [OK], then press
<0> to terminate the connection.
XThe [Wi-Fi function] screen will
reappear.
Sending Images
Sending Images One by One
If playback or shooting operation is started during the connection, the
connection will be terminated.
RAW images cannot be sent.

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Sending Images
Multiple images can be selected and sent.
1Press <0>.
2Select [Send selected].
To select a size at which to send the
images, select [Resize image] and
press <0>.
Press the <U> key to select [Send
selected], then press <0>.
3Select the images to send.
Press the <U> key to select the
images to send, then press <0>.
X<X> is displayed on the upper left of
the image to send.
You can also press the <I>
button to select an image in the three-
image display. To return to the single-
image display, press the <u> button.
After selecting the images to send,
press the <Q> button.
Sending Selected Images

Sending Images
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4 Reduce the image size.
Set it if necessary.
5 Send the images.
Press the <V> key to select [Send],
then press <0> to send the images.
XThe transfer progress screen is
displayed.
To send another image, repeat steps
1 to 5.
6Terminate connection.
Press the <M> button to display
the confirmation screen. Press the
<U> key to select [OK], then press
<0> to terminate the connection.
XThe [Wi-Fi function] screen will
reappear.
If playback or shooting operation is started during the connection, the
connection will be terminated. Operations such as shooting cannot be
performed when data is being sent or received. When [Cancel] is
selected on the camera being used to send images, image transfer is
stopped so that shooting and other operations can be performed.
When sending a large number of images or large files (total size), make
sure that the battery is adequately charged so it does not run out during
the process.
RAW images cannot be sent.
You can select up to 50 files.