Canon EOS M2 Installation guide

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” available for download from the
Canon Web site. E
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
EOS M2 (W)
Wi-Fi Function
Basic 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 (5) and for (2) to connect via an access point are explained in
the “Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual” available for download from the Canon Web
site.
What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions
(CANON iMAGE GATEWAY)
(4) Send images to
a Web service
Save and share images
(2) Connect to a
smartphone
Make images
viewable on a
smartphone
Shoot remotely
with a smartphone
(3) Print images using
a Wi-Fi printer
Print images
(1) Transfer images
between cameras
Exchange images
(5)Viewimages using
a media player
View images
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)zTransfer images between cameras (p.13)
Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras with
built-in wireless LAN functions.
(2)qConnect to a smartphone (p.21)
View saved images or operate the camera from your smartphone. Install
the dedicated application “EOS Remote” on your smartphone to use these
functions.
(3)lPrint images using a Wi-Fi printer (PDF)
Connect the camera to a wireless LAN compatible printer supporting
PictBridge (Wireless LAN) to print images wirelessly.
(4)mSend images to a Web service (PDF)
Upload your images to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo
service for Canon users (free registration required), to share them with
family and friends.
(5)oView images using a media player (PDF)
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 13
Selecting the Connection Destination.................................................... 14
Sending Images ..................................................................................... 16
Reconnecting ......................................................................................... 20
Connecting to a Smartphone 21
Preparation............................................................................................. 22
Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection...............23
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone..........................................26
Reconnecting ......................................................................................... 28
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 [52] tab, select [Wi-Fi], then
press <0>.
2Select [Enable].
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
[Enable], then press <0>.
[Wi-Fi function] is now selectable.
3Select [Wi-Fi function].
Under the [52] tab, select [Wi-Fi
function], then press <0>.
When 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, select [OK].
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 <B> button.
Moving the cursor
To move the cursor, press the <Y> <Z>
keys in the top area.
Entering text
In the bottom input area, press the <S> keys 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 [E] in the bottom area. Each time you press <0>, the input
mode changes. The input mode changes in the following order: lower-case
characters9numbers/symbols 19numbers/symbols 29upper-case
characters.
Deleting text
Press the <M> button to delete one character.
Finishing text entry
Select [OK] in the bottom area to confirm what you have entered and exit
the text entry screen. If a confirmation screen is displayed, select [OK] to
exit.
Canceling text entry
Select [Cancel] in the bottom area to cancel the text entry and exit the text
entry screen. If a confirmation screen is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
Virtual Keyboard Operation