Canon EOS 6D User manual

Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual

GPS Function Instruction Manual

For Wi-Fi functions, basic operation procedures for "Transferring Images between

Cameras" and "Connecting to a smartphone" are explained; for more detail, refer

to the "Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual" included on the EOS Camera Instruction

Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM).

For GPS functions, operation procedures for all functions are explained.

EOS 6D (WG)

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Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual

EOS 6D (WG)

W-2

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.

To use function (2) via an access point, refer to the “Wi-Fi Function Instruction

Manual” PDF file included on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM).

* For the procedure to use functions (3) to (6), refer to the “Wi-Fi Function

Instruction Manual” PDF file included on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals

Disk (DVD-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

Remote shooting

(Canon Image Gateway)

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What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions

(1)z Transfer images between cameras (p.W-13)

Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras

with built-in wireless LAN functions.

(2)q Connect to a smartphone (p.W-21)

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

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

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

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

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.

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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Introduction

What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions ................ W-2

Conventions Used in This Manual ............................................... W-4

[Wi-Fi] Settings and Connection Status....................................... W-6

Basic Settings for Wireless LAN Functions W-7

Registering a Nickname............................................................... W-8

Basic Operation and Settings .................................................... W-11

Transferring Images Between Cameras W-13

Selecting the Connection Destination ........................................ W-14

Sending Images ......................................................................... W-16

Reconnecting ............................................................................. W-19

Connecting to a Smartphone W-21

Preparation ................................................................................ W-22

Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection .. W-23

Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone.............................. W-26

Reconnecting ............................................................................. W-28

Contents

W-6

Settings and connection status for [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab can be

checked on the camera’s LCD panel and LCD monitor.

[Wi-Fi] Settings and Connection Status

Wi-Fi connection status

Wi-Fi function

When [53: Wi-Fi] is set to

[Disable]

When [53: Wi-Fi] is set to

[Enable] but there is no

connection

Connected

(I J)Data is being transmitted

(Blinking)

Connection error

(Blinking) Waiting for connection

Waiting for reconnection

Wi-Fi function

(Off)

Not connected

Connected

Data is being transmitted

Waiting for connection

(Blinking)

Waiting for reconnection

(Blinking)

Connection error

(Blinking)

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Basic Settings for

Wireless LAN Functions

This chapter describes settings necessary for using the

camera’s wireless LAN functions.

W-8

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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