Canon EOS 6D User manual

Wi-Fi Function

Instruction Manual

EOS 6D (WG)

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.

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 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.

You must 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)

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 (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

Connect the cameras

• Install EOS Remote on a

smartphone

• Connect the camera to the

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)

• Connect the camera and printer via

wireless LAN

• Set up a wireless LAN and a

computer with EOS Utility installed

• Connect the camera and computer

via wireless LAN

• Camera access point mode*1

• Infrastructure mode*2

• Ad hoc mode*3

• Infrastructure mode*2

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. The computer’s wireless LAN functions need to be set to ad hoc mode in

advance.

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

• Connect the camera and the media

player via a wireless LAN

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 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.

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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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

Using a Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Access Point 55

Connecting to a Smartphone - 2 75

Printing Images Using a Wi-Fi Printer - 2

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/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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