Canon EOS 200D Instruction Manual

Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function

Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Introduction

(CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY)

(6) Send images to a

Web service

(1) Communicate with a smartphone

(5) Print images using

a Wi-Fi printer

(3) Save images to

Canon Connect Station

(4) Operate remotely

using EOS Utility

(2) Send images

between cameras

What You Can Do Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions

Before Using This Camera

Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage from erroneous wireless communication settings when using the camera. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the camera.

When using wireless communication functions, establish appropriate

curity at your own risk and discretion. Canon cannot be held liable for any

se loss or damage caused by unauthorized access or other security breaches.

Introduction

(1)q Communicate with a smartphone (p.15)

Connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi and use the dedicated application “Camera Connect” to operate the camera remotely or view images stored in the camera. In this manual and on the camera’s LCD monitor, “smartphone” refers to smartphones and tablets.

(2)z Send images between cameras (p.59)

Connect this camera and other Canon cameras with built-in wireless communication functions via Wi-Fi and send images between them.

(3)Save images to Connect Station (p.71)

Hold the camera close to Connect Station (sold separately) to connect to it via Wi-Fi and save images to it.

(4)D Operate remotely using EOS Utility (p.75)

Connect the camera to a computer via Wi-Fi and operate the camera remotely using EOS Utility (EOS software).

(5)l Print images using a Wi-Fi printer (p.81)

Connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless LAN) via Wi-Fi to print images.

(6)w Send images to a Web service (p.93)

Share images with your family and friends or share images using various Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo service for Canon users (free registration required).

Introduction

Wi-Fi Connection Using the Bluetooth Function

This camera can be connected easily to a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth low energy technology* via Wi-Fi. For details, see page 18.

* Hereafter referred to as “Bluetooth”.

Wi-Fi Connection Using the NFC Function

This camera is compatible with NFC (Near Field Communication) that enables you to easily establish a Wi-Fi connection between the camera and a smartphone or Connect Station (sold separately). For details, see page 29.

Wi-Fi Connection Using the <k> Button

This camera enables you to establish a Wi-F the Wi-Fi function menu with the <k> button. For details, see the pages describing how to connect the camera to each device or a Web service via Wi-Fi.

i connection by displaying

Conventions Used in This Manual

 In this manual, the term “access point” indicates wireless LAN

routers, etc. that relay Wi-Fi connections.

 The camera does not come with an interface cable.

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.

<0>

* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons

and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing relevant operations and functionality.

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

: Warnings to prevent potential problems during operation.

: Supplemental information.

: Indicate up, down, left, and right on the <V>

cross keys respectively.

: Indicates the Setting button.

Structure of This Manual

This manual is structured as follows. After finishing preparation for a Wi-Fi connection in “Getting Started”, see the corr set up a Wi-Fi connection according to your needs.

1 Getting Started (p.11)

esponding pages to

2 Connecting to a Smartphone

via Wi-Fi (p.15)

3 Connecting to Another Camera

via Wi-Fi (p.59)

4 Connecting to Connect Station

via Wi-Fi (p.71)

5 Connecting to EOS Utility via

Wi-Fi (p.75)

8 Advanced Wi-Fi

Connection (p.107)

Mainly describes how to establish a Wi-Fi connection, using an access point. A smartphone or computer can

connected to the camera via

be Wi-Fi while maintaining a Wi-Fi connection to an access point.

6 Connecting to a Printer via

Wi-Fi (p.81)

7 Sending Images to a Web

Service (p.93

)

9 Reconnecting via Wi-Fi (p.125) 10

Checking and Operating Connection Settings (p.133)

Troubleshooting Guide (p.139)

Reference (p.159)

Introduction 2

What You Can Do Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication)

Functions .......................................................................................... 2

Conventions Used in This Manual ....................................................5

Structure of This Manual ...................................................................6

Getting Started 11

Setting Wi-Fi Settings ..................................................................... 12

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi 15

Selecting the Wi-Fi Connection Method ......................................... 16

Preparation for Smartphones .........................................................17

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi .......18

Connecting to an NFC-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi ............. 29

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi with the <k > Button ........ 34

Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone .................................. 39

Terminating the Wi-Fi Connection ..................................................41

Sending Images to a Smartphone from the Camera ......................42

Specifying Viewable Images ...........................................................56

Connecting to Another Camera via Wi-Fi 59

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection.....................................................60

Sending Images to the Other Camera ............................................62

Connecting to Connect Station via Wi-Fi 71

Saving Images ................................................................................ 72

Contents

Connecting to EOS Utility via Wi-Fi 75

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection .................................................... 76

Operating the Camera Using EOS Utility ....................................... 80

Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi 81

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection .................................................... 82

Printing Images .............................................................................. 84

Print Settings .................................................................................. 87

Sending Images to a Web Service 93

Preparation for Web Services ........................................................ 94

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection .................................................... 96

Sending Images to a Web Service................................................. 97

Advanced Wi-Fi Connection 107

Checking the Type of Access Point ............................................. 109

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection with WPS (PBC Mode)..............110

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection with WPS (PIN Mode) ...............114

Connecting to a Detected Network Manually via Wi-Fi .................118

Reconnecting via Wi-Fi 125

Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ................................................................ 126

Connecting to a Bluetooth-connected Smartphone via Wi-Fi ...... 128

Connecting to a Camera That Is Turned Off via Wi-Fi ................. 130

Registering Multiple Connection Settings .................................... 132

Checking and Operating Connection Settings 133

Changing or Deleting Connection Settings ...................................134

Clearing Wireless Communication Settings to Default .................136

View Info Screen .......................................................................... 137

Troubleshooting Guide 139

Responding to Error Messages .................................................... 140

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................. 153

Wireless Communication Function Notes.....................................155

Security .........................................................................................157

Checking Network Settings ..........................................................158

Reference 159

[Wireless communication settings] Screen ..............................160

[Wi-Fi settings] Screen ................................................................161

Virtual Keyboard Operation .......................................................... 162

Setting up the IP Address Manually .............................................163

Wireless Communication Status ...................................................165

Specifications................................................................................ 167

Wireless Communication Function Precautions ...........................168

Index .............................................................................................170

Contents

Getting Started

This section describes how to prepare a Bluetooth connection or Wi-Fi connection.

Setting Wi-Fi Settings

You can also set the Wi-Fi settings with [Wi-Fi settings] under [51: Wireless communication settings].

First, follow the steps below to set the Wi-Fi settings.

Press the <k> button.

Select [Wi-Fi settings].

Select [Wi-Fi].

Select [Enable].

Setting Wi-Fi Settings

 When the screen on the left appears,

press <0>.

 The scr

 When using the displayed nickname,

 Otherwise, enter any characters

 When you finish entering characters,

Exit the setting.

 When the screen on the left appears,

 For information on each item on the

een on the left will appear.

e <M> button.

press th

between 1 t For instructions on entering characters, see page 162.

press th

select [OK], then press <0>.

i-Fi settings] screen, see page

161.

o 8 characters in length.

e <M> button.

Setting Wi-Fi Settings

 When video snapshot or time-lapse movie is set, you cannot select

[51: Wireless communication settings].

Interface Cable Connection Cautions

 With a Wi-Fi connection established, you cannot use the camera by

connecting it to Connect Station, a computer, or another device with an interface cable. Terminate the connection before connecting the interface cable.

 When the camera is connected to Connect Station, a computer, or

another device with an interface cable, you cannot select [51: Wireless communication settings]. Disconnect the interface cable before changing any settings.

Cards

 The camera cannot be connected via Wi-Fi if there is no card in the

camera (except for [D]). Also, for [l] and Web services, the camera cannot be connected via Wi-Fi if there are no images saved on the card.

Using the Camera with a Wi-Fi Connection Established

 When you want to prioritize the Wi-Fi connection, do not operate the

power switch, card slot/battery compartment cover or other parts. Otherwise, the Wi-Fi connection will be terminated.

Using an Eye-Fi Card

 When [Wi-Fi] is set to [Enable], image transfer using an Eye-Fi card is

disabled.

To connect via Wi-Fi using an access point, see “Advanced Wi-Fi Connection” (p.107).

Connecting to a

Smartphone via Wi-Fi

This section describes how to directly connect the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.

Connecting to a smartphone via Wi-Fi enables you to perform the following:

• View images stored in the camera on a smartphone or save wed images to a smartphone.

vie

• Operate the camera to take a picture or change camera

settings u

• Send images to a smartphone from the camera.

 You can also follow the instructions in Camera Connect's

Easy Connection Guide" to connect the camera to a

" smartphone via Wi-Fi.

 Set [Wi-F

advance (p.12).

 Install Camera Connect on the smartphone before setting

up a

sing a smartphone.

i] to [Enable] on the [Wi-Fi settings] screen in

connection (p.39).

Selecting the Wi-Fi Connection Method

You can select the following Wi-Fi connection methods according to the functions and usage status of the smartphone.

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi (p.18)

 By connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone via Bluetooth

in advance, you can connect via Wi-Fi simply by performing an operation on the camera and smartphone.

Connecting to an NFC-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi (p.29)

 You can automatically connect to an NFC-compatible smartphone

Wi-Fi by touching it to the camera.

via

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi from the <k> button (p.34)

 You can use Wi-Fi to connect to a smartphone that is not compatible

with Bluetooth or or NFC function.

 You can connect to a smartphone via an access point (p.109).

NFC or a smartphone that cannot use its Bluetooth

Preparation for Smartphones

iOSAndroid

 For the operating system versions supported by Camera Connect, refer

to the download site of Camera Connect.

 Interface or functions of the camera and Camera Connect are subject to

change for firmware update of the camera or application update of Camera Connect, Android, iOS, etc. In such a case, features of the camera or Camera Connect may differ from sample screens or operation instructions in this manual.

 An application is required to read the QR codes.

To connect the camera to a smartphone, a smartphone on which Android or iOS is installed is necessary. In addition, the dedicated application Camera Connect (free of charge) must be installed on the smartphone.

 When an NFC-compatible smartphone is touched to the camera

re installing Camera Connect, the download screen of Camera

befo Connect will be displayed on the smartphone.

 Camera Connect can be installed from the Google Play or App

tore. The Google Play or App Store can also be accessed using the

S QR codes that appear when registering the camera to a smartphone (p.20, 35).

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible

 Pairing and Bluetooth connection are not possible if the camera is

connected to Connect Station, a computer, or another device with an interface cable.

 Pairing is not possible while shooting with the camera.  The camera cannot be connected to two or more devices at the same

time via Bluetooth.

 If you connect the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi while the camera is

connected to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (sold separately) via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection with the wireless remote controller will be terminated.

 Bluetooth connection consumes battery power even after the camera’s

auto power off has activated. Therefore, the battery level may be low when you use the camera.

 The paired smartphone is registered to the camera.  This camera can be connected to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 via

Bluetooth for remote shooting. For details, refer to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 Instruction Manual.

Smartphone via Wi-Fi

This section describes how to use the Bluetooth function to connect to a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone via Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth Connection

When you connect the camera to a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone via Bluetooth, you can establish a Wi-Fi connection by operating only the camera or the smartphone. Note that pairing between the camera and smartphone is required to connect the camera

to a smartphone via Bluetooth.

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

Establishing a Bluetooth Connection

Operation on the Camera-1

Select the [Function settings] tab.

 Press the <M> button to display

the main tabs.

 Select the [Fu

then press <0>.

Select [Wireless communication

settings].

 Under the [51] tab, select [Wireless

communication settings], then

press <0>.

Select [Bluetooth function].

nction settings] tab,

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

Select [Smartphone].

Select [Pairing].

Select [Do not display].

 If Camera Connect is already

installed, select [Do not display] and press <0>.

 If Camera Connect is not installed,

ect [Android] or [iOS] on the

sel screen on the left, scan the displayed QR code with the smartphone, then access Google Play or the App Store and install Camera Connect.

screen on the left will appear and

 The

pairing will start.

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

Operation on the Smartphone

Enable the Bluetooth function.

 Enable the Bluetooth function on the

Start Camera Connect.

 Tap on the Camera Connect icon to

Select the camera to pair with.

 Tap on the nickname of the camera to

 If you

Tap on [Pair] (iOS only).

 When the screen on the left appears,

settings screen of the smartphone.

start the application.

be paired.

are using an Android

smartphone, proceed to step 12.

tap on [Pair].

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

 With a Bluetooth connection established, you can operate the camera to

send images to the smartphone. For details, see page 42.

 You can retrieve location information from a smartphone and add it to

captured images while connected via Bluetooth. For more information, refer to "Geotagging Images" in the Camera Instruction Manual.

Operation on the Camera-2

Select [OK].

Press <0>.

 Pairing will complete and the camera

will be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth.

n illustration indicating that a

 A

Bluetooth connection has been established will appear on the main window of Camera Connect.

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection

When a Bluetooth connection is established, follow the steps below to establish a Wi-Fi connection.

Android

Select a Camera Connect

function.

 Select the Camera Connect function

you want to use.

 For the Camera Connect functions,

age 39.

see p

 A Wi-Fi connection will be established

automatically

 Whe

established, the screen for the selected function will appear.

 The [qWi-Fi o

on the camera’s LCD monitor.

n illustration indicating that a Wi-Fi

 A

connection has been established will appear on the main window of Camera Connect.

n a Wi-Fi connection is

n] screen will appear

The Wi-Fi connection to a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone is now complete.

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

Password

SSID (network name)

iOS

Select a Camera Connect

function.

 Select the Camera Connect function

you want to use.

 For the Camera Connect functions,

Check the SSID and password.

 Check the SSID (network name) and

Operate the smartphone to

establish a Wi-Fi connection.

 On the smartphone’s Wi-Fi function

 For the password, enter the password checked in step 2.  Display the Camera Connect screen.

 When a Wi-Fi connection is established, the screen for the selected

function will appear.

age 39.

see p

password displayed on the camera.

screen, select the SSID checked in step 2.

 “_Can

on0A” is displayed at the end

of the SSID.

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

 The [qWi-Fi on] screen will appear

on the camera’s LCD monitor.

n illustration indicating that a Wi-Fi

 A

connection has been established will appear on the main window of Camera Connect.

The Wi-Fi connection to a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone is now complete.

 For how to terminate the Wi-Fi connection, see “T

Wi-Fi Connection” (p.41).

 Terminating the Wi-Fi connection will switch the camera to the

Bluetooth connection.

 To reconnect via Wi-Fi, see “

Reconnecting via Wi-Fi” (p.125).

erminating the

[qWi-Fi on] Screen

Disconnect,exit

 Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.

Confirm set.

 You can check the settings.

Error details

 When a Wi-Fi connection error occurs, you can check the details of

the error.

To switch to the menu, press the <M> but For cautions on connecting via Wi-Fi, see page 18.

ton.

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

[Bluetooth function] Screen

On the [Bluetooth function] screen, you can change or check the Bluetooth function settings.

Bluetooth function

 Select the device to pair with the

camera.

 If you will not use the Bluetooth

function, select [Disable].

Pairing

 Pair the camera with the device

selected in [Bluetooth function].

Check/clear connection info

 You can check the name and

communication status of the paired device.

 To remove the paired device, press

the <B> but “Removing a Paired Device’s Registration” (p.28).

ton. For details, see

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

Bluetooth address

 You can check the camera’s

Bluetooth address.

Stay conn. if off (Stay connected if the camera is turned off)

 If you select [Enable], you can use

Wi-Fi to connect a smartphone to the camera when it is turned off to view images in the camera, etc. For more information, see "Connecting to a Camera That Is Turned Off via Wi-Fi" (p.130).

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

Removing a Paired Device’s Registration

To pair the camera with another smartphone, remove the currently paired device’s registration.

Operation on the Camera

Select [Check/clear connection

info].

 On the [Bluetooth function] screen

(p.19), select [Ch connection info], then pr

Press the <B> button.

Remove the device registration.

 When the screen on the left appears,

select [OK], then press <0>.

eck/clear

ess <0>.

Operation on the Smartphone

Remove the camera registration.

 In the Bluetooth settings of the

smartphone, select the nickname of the camera to remove registration for.

Connecting to an NFC-compatible

 A Wi-Fi connection may not be established with the NFC function even if

the smartphone is NFC-compatible. In such a case, establish a Wi-Fi connection using the procedure in “Connecting to a Smartphone via WiFi with the <k> Button” (p.34) or “Advanced Wi-Fi Connection” (p.107).

 The camera cannot be connected to two or more smartphones at the

same time.

Smartphone via Wi-Fi

An NFC-compatible smartphone can be connected via Wi-Fi by touching it to the camera. This section describes how to connect to an NFC-compatible

artphone via Wi-Fi.

 Smartphones labeled with the p mar  Some smartphones are NFC-compatible even

with the p mark. In such a case, check the NFC antenna position by referring to the smartphone’s instruction manual.

 Set [Wi-F

[Wi-Fi settings] screen in advance (p.12 and p.161).

i] to [Enable] and [NFC connection] to [Enable] on the

k are NFC-compatible.

if they are not labeled

Connecting to an NFC-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi

 When touching the smartphone to the camera, be careful not to drop the

camera or smartphone.

 Do not touch the smartphone to the camera with too much force. Doing

so can scratch the camera or smartphone.

 Just holding the smartphone close to the camera may not establish a

connection. Be sure to touch the camera with the smartphone so that they come into contact with each other.

 Recognition may be difficult depending on the smartphone. Touch slowly

while changing the position or rotating horizontally. If connection is not established, keep the camera and smartphone together until the camera screen is updated.

 Another application on the smartphone may start depending on how you

touch. Check the position of the p mark, then touch again.

 When touching the smartphone to the camera, do not leave anything

between the camera and smartphone. In addition, when a case is attached to the camera or smartphone, Wi-Fi connection with the NFC function may not be possible.

 A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established with the NFC function between

this camera and a smartphone while they are connected via Bluetooth.

 To connect this camera to an NFC-compatible smartphone via Wi-Fi, the

smartphone’s Wi-Fi and NFC functions must be enabled.

NFC Function Cautions

 A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established with the NFC function between

this camera and another NFC-compatible device such as a camera or printer.

 A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established with the NFC function while

shooting with this camera, when there is no card, when the LCD monitor is closed with the screen facing inward, or while the camera is connected to another device with an interface cable.

 If you do not know whether your smartphone is NFC-compatible, contact

the manufacturer of the smartphone.

 For information on the Wi-Fi settings and NFC settings of the

smartphone and the position of the NFC antenna, refer to the smartphone's instruction manual.

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