Canon EOS 4000D User Manual

Wireless Function

Instruction Manual

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Introduction

(CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY)

(4) Send images to a

Web service

(1) Connect to a smartphone

(3) Print images using

a Wi-Fi printer

(2) Transfer images

between cameras

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain countries and areas. For information on supported countries and areas, refer to the Canon website (www.canon.com/cig).

What You Can Do Using the Wireless Functions

By connecting to a Wi-Fi network or other device supporting this camera’s wireless functions, you can perform tasks such as transferring images or controlling the camera.

Introduction

(1)q Connect to a smartphone (p.23, 59)

Connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet wirelessly 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 Transfer images between cameras (p.37)

Transfer images between Canon cameras with built-in wireless functions.

(3)l Print images using a Wi-Fi printer (p.47)

Connect the camera to a wireless printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless LAN) to print images.

(4)m Send images to a Web service (p.75)

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).

Structure of This Manual

This manual consists of the following three sections: “Getting Started”, “Easy Connection”, and “Advanced Connection”. After preparing to connect in “Getting Started”, follow the diagram below and see the corresponding pages according to your needs.

Explains how to register a nickname and the basic operations.

Selecting Connection Destination

Getting Started (p.11)

z Camera

q Smartphone

l Printer

m Web Service

Select Connection Method

For q or l, you can select the connection method.

Easy Connection (p.21)

Explains how to connect the camera directly to the device via Wi-Fi.

Advanced Connection (p.57)

Mainly explains how to connect using a Wi-Fi access point. A smartphone or printer can be connected to a camera while maintaining connection to an access point.

Chapters

45678

Introduction

Getting Started

Preparation and Basic Operation

Easy Connection

Connecting to a Smartphone

Transferring Images Between Cameras

Connecting to a Printer

Advanced Connection

Connecting by Selecting a Network

Connecting to a Web Service

Checking and Operating Connection Settings

Troubleshooting Guide

Reference

103

121

Introduction 2

What You Can Do Using the Wireless Functions............................. 2

Structure of This Manual .................................................................. 4

Chapters........................................................................................... 5

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 9

Getting Started 11

Operation Flowchart....................................................................... 12

Preparation and Basic Operation 13

Registering a Nickname ................................................................. 14

Basic Operation and Settings......................................................... 17

Preparation for Smartphones ......................................................... 20

Easy Connection 21

Wireless Function Operation Flowchart (Easy Connection)........... 22

Connecting to a Smartphone 23

Connecting with Easy Connection.................................................. 24

Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone.................................. 28

Reconnecting ................................................................................. 30

Specifying Viewable Images .......................................................... 32

Registering Multiple Connection Settings....................................... 35

Contents

Transferring Images Between Cameras 37

Connecting to a Camera.................................................................38

Sending Images..............................................................................40

Reconnecting..................................................................................44

Registering Multiple Connection Settings .......................................45

Connecting to a Printer 47

Connecting with Easy Connection ..................................................48

Printing............................................................................................51

Reconnecting..................................................................................54

Registering Multiple Connection Settings .......................................55

Advanced Connection 57

Wireless LAN Function Operation Flowchart

(Advanced Connection) ..................................................................58

Connecting by Selecting a Network 59

Checking the Type of Access Point................................................60

Connecting via WPS (PBC Mode) ..................................................61

Connecting via WPS (PIN Mode)....................................................65

Connecting to a Detected Network Manually..................................69

Contents

Connecting to a Web Service 75

Preparation for Web Services ........................................................ 76

Checking the Type of Access Point................................................ 78

Connecting via WPS (PBC Mode).................................................. 79

Connecting via WPS (PIN Mode)................................................... 82

Connecting to a Detected Network Manually ................................. 85

Sending Images to a Web Service................................................. 90

Reconnecting ................................................................................. 94

Registering Multiple Connection Settings....................................... 95

Checking and Operating Connection Settings 97

Checking, Changing, or Deleting Connection Settings .................. 98

Clearing Wi-Fi Function Settings.................................................. 101

Troubleshooting Guide 103

Responding to Error Messages.................................................... 104

Troubleshooting Guide................................................................. 117

Wireless Function Notes .............................................................. 118

Security ........................................................................................ 119

Checking Network Settings .......................................................... 120

Reference 121

Setting up the Network Manually.................................................. 122

Setting up the IP Address Manually ............................................. 124

Specifications ............................................................................... 126

Index............................................................................................. 128

Conventions Used in this Manual

 Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage from

erroneous wireless communication 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 wireless 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.

 In this manual, the terms “wireless” and “wireless LAN” are used as

general terms for Wi-Fi and Canon’s original wireless functions. The term “access point” indicates wireless LAN terminals (wireless LAN access points, wireless LAN routers, etc.) that relay wireless LAN connection.

 The camera does not come with an interface cable.

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.

<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top,

bottom, left, and right.

<0> : Indicates the Setting button.

* 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.

Getting Started

Operation Flowchart

This section explains the basic operation of the wireless functions and how to register a nickname (for identification). Follow the procedures below.

Set [Wi-Fi] to [Enable].

(Steps 1 and 2 on page 17)

When this setting is selected for the first time, a screen to register a nickname is displayed.

Set the camera’s nickname.

Be sure to set a nickname as otherwise you cannot go to the wireless function settings screen.

Display the [Wi-Fi function] screen.

(Steps 3 and 4 on page 17-18)

Select a Wi-Fi function and establish a connection. For further settings, see “Easy Connection” or “Advanced Connection”.

Easy Connection (p.21)

Connect the camera directly to the device.

Advanced Connection (p.57)

Connect using a Wi-Fi access point.

Preparation and

Basic Operation

This chapter describes how to register a nickname (for identification) necessary for using the camera’s wireless functions and the basic operations.

Registering a Nickname

First, set the camera’s nickname (for identification). When the camera is connected to another device wirelessly, the nickname will be displayed on the device. Be sure to set a nickname

as otherwise you cannot set the wireless functions.

Select [Wi-Fi].

 Under the [53] tab, select [Wi-Fi],

then press <0>.

Select [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 is displayed. Press <0> and proceed to step 3.

Registering a Nickname

The nickname can be changed later on the [General sett.] screen (p.102).

Enter a nickname.

 For instructions on entering

characters, see the next page.

 When using the default nickname (the

camera name), proceed to step 4.

 Otherwise, enter any characters

between 1 to 10 characters in length.

Exit the setting.

 When you are finished, press the

<M> button.

 Select [OK] on the confirmation

dialog and press <0> to return to the menu screen.

Registering a Nickname

Virtual Keyboard Operation

 Changing the entry area

Press the <Q> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas.

 Moving the cursor

Press the <Y> <Z> keys to move the cursor.

 Entering text

In the bottom area, press the <S> cross keys or turn the <6> dial to select a character, then press <0> to enter it. 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.

 Deleting a character

Press the <L> button to delete one character.

 Finishing the text entry

Press the <M> button to confirm what you have entered and exit. If a confirmation dialog is displayed, select [OK] to exit.

 Canceling the text entry

Press the <B> button to cancel text entry and exit. If a confirmation dialog is displayed, select [OK] to exit.

Basic Operation and Settings

The basic operation for using the camera’s wireless functions is explained here. Follow the procedures below.

Select [Wi-Fi].

 Under the [53] tab, select [Wi-Fi],

then press <0>.

Select [Enable].

 Press the <Z> key to select

[Enable], then press <0>.

 When a nickname (for

identification) is not registered, a registration screen is displayed.

See page 14 to register a nickname.

 [Wi-Fi function] under the [53] 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].

Select [Wi-Fi function].

 Under the [53] tab, select [Wi-Fi

function], then press <0>.

Basic Operation and Settings

While a wireless connection is established, do not operate the Mode Dial, card slot/battery compartment cover, or other parts. Doing so may damage the image data, or cause the card or camera to malfunction.

Select the Wi-Fi function to

connect to.

 Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>

keys to select an item.

 When the connection settings are not

registered, the setting screen is displayed.

 When the connection settings are

already registered, the reconnection screen is displayed.

 For further connection settings, see the pages that correspond to the

device to be connected and connection method.

[Wi-Fi]

 Set to [Enable] to enable the selection of [Wi-Fi function] under the

[53] tab.

 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 Connect Station, a computer, printer, TV set, or other device with a cable (p.19).

Basic Operation and Settings

Wi-Fi lamp

Cable Connection Cautions

 When [53: Wi-Fi] is set to [Enable], connection via interface cable or

HDMI cable is disabled. Set [53: Wi-Fi] to [Disable] before connecting a cable.

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

TV set, or any other device via a cable, settings for [Wi-Fi] cannot be changed. Disconnect the cable before changing any settings.

Cards

 If there is no card in the camera, it cannot be connected wirelessly.

Additionally, for [l] and [m], the camera cannot be connected wirelessly if there are no images saved on the card.

Using an Eye-Fi Card

 When [53: Wi-Fi] is set to [Enable], image transfer using an Eye-Fi card

is disabled.

Wireless Connection Status

Wireless connection status can be checked with the camera’s Wi-Fi lamp.

Connection Status Wi-Fi Lamp

Connected/Sending data/ Receiving data

Waiting for connection/ Waiting for reconnection

Connection error

* Lights up intermittently while an image is

being written to or read from the card.

somewhat

On*

Blinking

rapidly

Preparation for Smartphones

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

 Camera Connect can be downloaded from the App Store or Google

Play.

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

Easy Connection

Wireless Function Operation Flowchart (Easy Connection)

Smartphone

Set up

Install Camera

Connect on a

smartphone (p.20)

Connect

Use

(p.24) (p.38) (p.48)

Make images viewable

and shoot remotely

(p.28)

Camera

Set up a compatible

camera (p.37)

Exchange images

(p.40)

Printer

Set up a compatible

printer (p.47)

Print images (p.51)

 To connect to m (Upload to Web service), see “Advanced

Connection” (p.57).

The camera cannot be connected to a smartphone when the Mode Dial is set to <k>.

Connecting to a

Smartphone

Connecting the camera to a smartphone enables you to do the following:

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

• Operate the camera to take a picture or change camera settings using a smartphone.

 Install Camera Connect on the smartphone before setting

up a connection (p.20).

 To connect using a Wi-Fi access point, see “Advanced

Connection” (p.57).

Connecting with Easy Connection

The camera and a smartphone can be directly connected wirelessly. Since no access point is necessary for connection, you can establish a wireless connection easily. To establish connection, operations on the smartphone are required. For details, refer to the smartphone’s instruction manual.

Operation on the Smartphone-1

Install Camera Connect on the

smartphone (p.20).

Operation on the Camera-1

Select [Wi-Fi function].

 Under the [53] tab, set [Wi-Fi] to

[Enable], then select [Wi-Fi function] (p.17).

 If a screen for setting a nickname (for

identification) appears, register a nickname (p.14).

Select [q].

 Select [q] (Connect to smartphone)

and press <0>.

 The camera’s Wi-Fi lamp will blink.

Select [Easy connection].

 Select [Easy connection] and press

<0>.

 Select [OK] and press <0> to go to

the next screen.

Operation on the Smartphone-2

Smartphone’s screen (sample)

Encryption key (password)

SSID (network name)

Camera’s screen

When connecting by selecting [Easy connection], “_Canon0A” is displayed at the end of the SSID.

Connecting with Easy Connection

Operate the smartphone and

connect it to the camera.

 Activate the smartphone’s Wi-Fi

function, then select the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.

 For the password, enter the

encryption key displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.

Start Camera Connect on the

smartphone.

 When the [Waiting to connect]

screen is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor, start Camera Connect on the smartphone.

 If Camera Connect is not installed on

the smartphone, see page 20 to install it.

Connecting with Easy Connection

The device name set on Camera Connect

Operation on the Camera-2

Select the camera to connect to on the smartphone.

 Select and touch the camera to

connect to from [Cameras] on Camera Connect.

Connect to the camera.

 When a connection is established,

the screen on the left will appear on the camera’s LCD monitor.

 To specify viewable images, press the

<B> button. See step 5 on page 33 to set them.

 Select [OK] and press <0>.

 The camera’s Wi-Fi lamp will light up.  After a message is displayed, the

camera’s LCD monitor will turn off.

 The main window of Camera Connect

will be displayed on the smartphone.

Connecting with Easy Connection

 You can check or change the device name on the setting screen of

Camera Connect.

 While connected, the camera’s auto power off does not function.

Operation on the Smartphone-3

Operate the camera using

Camera Connect.

 Perform further operations using

Camera Connect. See page 28.

The settings for connecting to a smartphone are now complete.

Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone

You can use a smartphone with Camera Connect installed to view images stored in the camera and shoot remotely.

Camera Connect Main Window

The main functions of Camera Connect are described below.

[Images on camera]

 Images stored in the camera can be

viewed.

 Images stored in the camera can be

saved on a smartphone.

 Operations such as deletion can be

performed on images stored in the camera.

[Remote live view shooting]

 The camera’s Live View image can

be viewed using a smartphone.

 You can shoot using remote

operation.

[Location information]

 Not supported on this camera.

[Camera settings]

 Camera settings can be changed.

Terminating the Connection

 While connected, a picture cannot be taken even if the camera’s shutter

button is pressed.

 In remote shooting, the AF speed may become slower.  Depending on the transmission range and connection status, image

display may be delayed, images may not be displayed smoothly, shutter release may be delayed, or other problems may occur.

 Even if movies are displayed in the list, they cannot be saved to a

smartphone.

 If you send RAW images to a smartphone, the high ISO speed noise

reduction effect of saved images on the smartphone may become smaller. Therefore, if you shoot RAW images, setting the imagerecording quality to 1+73 is recommended.

 The connection will also be terminated if you turn the Mode Dial or open

the card slot/battery compartment cover.

 If you send RAW images to a smartphone, they will be resized to b and

saved.

 While connected, the camera’s auto power off does not function.  While connected, disabling the smartphone’s power saving function is

recommended.

 The camera’s Wi-Fi lamp will light up intermittently when images stored

in the camera are being saved to a smartphone.

On the smartphone’s Camera Connect screen, tap [e].

Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone

Reconnecting

The camera can reconnect to a smartphone for which connection settings have been registered.

Select [Wi-Fi function].

 Under the [53] tab, set [Wi-Fi] to

[Enable], then select [Wi-Fi

function].

Select [q].

 Select [q] (Connect to smartphone)

and press <0>.

Select [Connect].

 When settings for multiple connection

destinations are registered, select [Choose set.], select the connection destination, then connect to the destination.

 Select [Connect] and press <0>.  On the confirmation dialog, select

[OK].

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