Canon EOS 750D User manual

Wi-Fi/NFC Function
Instruction Manual
EOS 750D (W)
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
ENGLISH

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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.
Introduction
What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions
(CANON iMAGE GATEWAY)
(6) Send images to a
Web service
Save and share
images
(1) Connect to a smartphone
View images using a smartphone
Shoot remotely with a smartphone
(3) Print images using
a Wi-Fi printer
(2) Transfer images
between cameras
Exchange images
(5) View images using
a media player
(4) Save images to Canon Connect Station
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 website (http://
www.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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Introduction
(1)qConnect to a smartphone (p.25, 83)
View saved images or operate the camera from a Wi-Fi-enabled
smartphone or tablet. Install the dedicated application “Camera
Connect” to use these functions.
In this manual and on the camera’s LCD monitor, “smartphone”
refers to smartphones and tablets.
(2)zTransfer images between cameras (p.43)
Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras
with built-in wireless LAN functions.
(3)lPrint images using a Wi-Fi printer (p.53, 93)
Connect the camera to a wireless LAN compatible printer supporting
PictBridge (Wireless LAN) to print images wirelessly.
(4)Save images to Connect Station (p.61)
Connect the camera to Connect Station (sold separately) via a
wireless LAN to save images.
(5)oView images using a media player (p.101)
View 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
(6)mSend images to a Web service (p.107)
Share images with family and friends or share images using a range
of Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo
service for Canon users (free registration required).
This camera supports NFC which enables you to set up a connection
between the camera and a smartphone or Connect Station (sold
separately) easily. For details, see page 17.
Easy Connection Using the NFC Function

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This manual consists of “Getting Started”, “Easy Connection”, and
“Advanced Connection”. After registering a nickname in Getting Started
(p.19), see the following pages according to your needs.
z/Connect Station: “Easy Connection” (p.23)
o/m: “Advanced Connection” (p.65)
q/l: “Easy Connection” or “Advanced Connection” depending on
your needs
Structure of This Manual
Getting Started (p.11)
Explains the basic operations and how to register a nickname.
Selecting Connection Destination
zCamera
Connect Station
qSmartphone
lPrinter
oMedia player
m Web service
Select Connection Method
For qor l, you can select the connection
method.
Easy Connection (p.23)
Connect the camera directly to the
device.
Advanced Connection (p.65)
Connect using a Wi-Fi access point.

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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started
Basic Operation and Settings 13
Registering a Nickname 19
Easy Connection
Easy Connection to a Smartphone 25
Transferring Images Between Cameras 43
Easy Connection to a Wi-Fi Printer 53
Easy Connection to Connect Station 61
Advanced Connection
Using a Wi-Fi Access Point 69
Wi-Fi Connection to a Smartphone 83
Wi-Fi Connection to a Wi-Fi Printer 93
Viewing Images Using a Media Player 101
Wi-Fi Connection to a Web Service 107
Connecting to a Wireless LAN from a Playback Screen
129
Managing Settings 133
Troubleshooting Guide 139
Reference 157
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Introduction 2
What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions..................... 2
Structure of This Manual .................................................................. 4
Chapters........................................................................................... 5
Contents ........................................................................................... 6
Conventions Used in this Manual................................................... 10
Getting Started 11
Operation Flowchart ....................................................................... 12
Basic Operation and Settings 13
Basic Operation and Settings......................................................... 14
Registering a Nickname 19
Registering a Nickname ................................................................. 20
Easy Connection 23
Wireless LAN Function Flowchart (Easy Connection).................... 24
Easy Connection to a Smartphone 25
Preparation..................................................................................... 26
Connecting with the NFC Function................................................. 28
Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection ....... 31
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone .................................. 35
Reconnecting ................................................................................. 37
Easy Image Transfer Using the NFC Function............................... 39
Contents

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Contents
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Transferring Images Between Cameras 43
Selecting the Connection Destination .............................................44
Sending Images ..............................................................................46
Reconnecting .................................................................................. 50
Registering Multiple Connection Settings .......................................51
Easy Connection to a Wi-Fi Printer 53
Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection .......54
Printing............................................................................................57
Reconnecting .................................................................................. 60
Easy Connection to Connect Station 61
Saving Images ................................................................................62
Advanced Connection 65
Wireless LAN Function Flowchart (Advanced Connection) ............66
Using a Wi-Fi Access Point 69
Checking the Type of Access Point ................................................70
Connection via WPS (PBC Mode) ..................................................71
Connection via WPS (PIN Mode)....................................................74
Manual Connection by Searching Networks...................................78
Wi-Fi Connection to a Smartphone 83
Using Infrastructure Mode to Establish a Connection..................... 84
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone...................................86
Reconnecting .................................................................................. 88
Specifying Viewable Images ...........................................................89
Registering Multiple Connection Settings .......................................92

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Contents
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Wi-Fi Connection to a Wi-Fi Printer 93
Using Infrastructure Mode to Establish a Connection .................... 94
Printing ........................................................................................... 95
Reconnecting ................................................................................. 98
Registering Multiple Connection Settings....................................... 99
Viewing Images Using a Media Player 101
Displaying Images on a TV set..................................................... 102
Reconnecting ............................................................................... 104
Registering Multiple Connection Settings..................................... 105
Wi-Fi Connection to a Web Service 107
Preparation................................................................................... 108
Checking the Type of Access Point.............................................. 110
Connection via WPS (PBC Mode)................................................ 111
Connection via WPS (PIN Mode) ................................................. 114
Manual Connection by Searching Networks ................................ 117
Sending Images to a Web Service ............................................... 121
Reconnecting ............................................................................... 126
Registering Multiple Connection Settings..................................... 127
Connecting to a Wireless LAN from a Playback Screen 129
Connecting from a Playback Screen ............................................ 130
Managing Settings 133
Checking, Changing, or Deleting Settings.................................... 134
Clearing Wireless LAN Settings ................................................... 137

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Contents
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15
Troubleshooting Guide 139
Responding to Error Messages ....................................................140
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................153
Wireless LAN Notes......................................................................154
Checking Network Settings...........................................................156
Reference 157
Setting Network Manually .............................................................158
Setting IP Address Manually.........................................................160
Specifications................................................................................162
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions ................................................163
Index .............................................................................................165

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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, wireless LAN routers, etc.) that relay wireless
LAN connection.
Brackets [ ] indicate button names, icon names, or other software
elements displayed on the computer or other device’s 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.
Trademarks
Conventions Used in this Manual
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.
When using Wi-Fi 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.
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.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in
the United States and in other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Getting Started

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This section explains the basic operation of the wireless LAN functions
and how to register a nickname (for identification).
Follow the procedures below.
Operation Flowchart
Set [Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Enable].
(Steps 1 and 2 on page 14)
When this setting is selected for the first time, a
screen to register a nickname is displayed.
Register a nickname. (p.20)
Set the camera’s nickname. Enter any
characters between 1 to 14 characters in
length, such as your name.
Be sure to set a nickname as otherwise you
cannot go to the wireless LAN settings
screen.
Display the [Wi-Fi function] screen.
(Steps 3 and 4 on pages 14-15)
The camera’s wireless LAN settings are set
from the [Wi-Fi function] screen.
For further settings, see “Easy Connection” or
“Advanced Connection”.
Easy Connection (p.23)
Connect the camera directly to the
device.
Advanced Connection (p.65)
Connect using a Wi-Fi access point.

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Basic Operation and
Settings
This chapter describes the basic operation and settings
necessary for using the camera’s wireless LAN
functions.

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The basic operation for setting the camera’s wireless LAN functions is
explained here. Follow the procedures below.
1Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
Under the [51] tab, select [Wi-Fi/
NFC], then press <0>.
2Select [Enable].
Press the <Z> key to select
[Enable], then press <0>.
When this setting is selected for
the first time, a screen to register a
nickname (for identification) is
displayed. See page 20 to register a
nickname.
X[Wi-Fi function] under the [51] tab is
now selectable.
When it is set to [Enable], all
connections via the DIGITAL and
HDMI terminals will be disabled.
[Eye-Fi trans.] will be set to
[Disable].
3Select [Wi-Fi function].
Under the [51] tab, select [Wi-Fi
function], then press <0>.
Basic Operation and Settings

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Basic Operation and Settings
4Select the Wi-Fi function to
connect to.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select an item.
The camera’s wireless LAN settings
are set from this screen. For further
connection settings, see “Easy
Connection” or “Advanced
Connection”.
When it is set to [Disable], you cannot select [Wi-Fi function] under
the [51] tab.
When using the NFC function, set [Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Enable], then add
[X] to [Allow NFC connections]. Press the <B> button to add
or remove [X].
When the use of electronic devices and wireless devices is
prohibited, such as on board airplanes or in hospitals, set it to
[Disable].
When it is set to [Enable], you cannot use the camera by connecting
it to a computer, printer, GPS receiver, TV set, or other device with a
cable (p.18).
When you want to prioritize wireless LAN functions, do not operate the
power switch, Mode Dial, card slot cover, or battery compartment cover.
Otherwise, shooting or playback operation may be prioritized and
wireless LAN functions may be terminated during the process.
[Wi-Fi/NFC]
Using the Camera While Wireless LAN Functions Are Active

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Basic Operation and Settings
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 connection will be
terminated.
Wireless LAN connection status can be checked with the camera’s
<k> lamp.
Auto Power Off
Wireless LAN Connection Status
<k> lamp
Connection Status <k> Lamp
Connected On
Data is being sent or
received
Blinking
rapidly
Waiting for connection/
Waiting for reconnection
Blinking
slowly
Connection error
Blinking
somewhat
rapidly

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Basic Operation and Settings
You can operate wireless LAN functions by touching the camera’s
screen as well.
Using the camera’s NFC function enables you to do the following:
Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to connect them
easily via a wireless LAN (p.28).
While playing back images on the camera, touch an NFC-enabled
smartphone to the camera to send a captured image to the
smartphone (p.39).
Hold the camera close to the Canon Connect Station (sold
separately) to connect them easily via a wireless LAN (p.62).
Touch Control
What You Can Do Using the NFC Function
With this camera, you cannot connect to other NFC-enabled cameras or
printers using the NFC function.
What is NFC?
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a function that can exchange
information by simply bringing two NFC-enabled devices close together.
This camera uses the NFC function to exchange information regarding
wireless LAN connection.

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Basic Operation and Settings
Cable Connection Cautions
When [51: Wi-Fi/NFC] is set to [Enable], connection via interface cable,
stereo AV cable, or HDMI cable is disabled. Set [51: Wi-Fi/NFC] to
[Disable] before connecting a cable.
When the camera is connected to a computer, printer, GPS receiver, TV
set, or any other device with an interface cable, settings for [Wi-Fi/NFC]
cannot be changed. Disconnect the interface cable before changing any
settings.
Cards
If there is no card in the camera, it cannot be connected to a wireless
LAN. Additionally, the camera cannot be connected to a wireless LAN to
use the Wi-Fi functions [l], [m], or [o] unless the card has images
saved on it.
Using an Eye-Fi Card
When [51: Wi-Fi/NFC] is set to [Enable], image transfer using an Eye-Fi
card is disabled.

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Registering a
Nickname
This chapter describes how to set the camera’s
nickname (for identification).

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Before setting up a connection, set the camera’s nickname (for
identification).
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 as otherwise you cannot go to the wireless LAN settings
screen.
1Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
Under the [51] tab, select [Wi-Fi/
NFC], then press <0>.
2Select [Enable].
Press the <Z> key to select
[Enable], 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 3.
Registering a Nickname