Canon EOS 70D User manual

Wi-Fi Function
Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION
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EOS 70D (W)
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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
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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 the 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.
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)
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 (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
Set up another Canon camera with
built-in wireless LAN functions Install EOS Remote on a 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) Set up a wireless LAN and a computer with EOS Utility installed
• Camera access point mode*1
• Infrastructure mode*2• Infrastructure mode*2
• Ad hoc mode*3
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. When setting the computer’s wireless LAN functions to ad hoc mode, the
camera can be connected using the same operation as when set to infrastructure
mode.
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
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 the 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.
:
Additional information provided to supplement the content about
basic operations.
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 or 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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