Canon EOS 70D Instruction Manual

EOS 70D (W)

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Wi-Fi Function

Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions

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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.

(1) Transfer images between cameras

Exchange images

(2) Connect to a smartphone

Make images viewable on a smartphone Shoot remotely with a smartphone

(6) View images using a media player

View images

(3) Print images using a Wi-Fi printer

Print images

(4) Operate the camera remotely using EOS Utility

Remotely control the camera

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 fr om

a computer in certain countries and areas.

(Canon Image Gateway)

(5) Send images to a Web service

Save and share images

What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions

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(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. 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 (Wireless LAN) to print images wirelessly.

(4)D Operate the camera remotely using EOS Utility (p.93)

Connect the camera and a computer wirelessly and operate your camera remotely using the provided software EOS Utility.

(5)w Send images to a Web service (p.103)

Upload your images to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online ph oto 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

Wi-Fi Function Flowchart

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z Transfer images between cameras q Connect to a smartphone

Set up another Canon camera with built-in wireless LAN functions

Setup

Connect the cameras directly via a wireless LAN

method

Connection

Transfer images between cameras

can...

Now you

l Print images using a Wi-Fi printer

Set up a Wi-Fi printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless LAN)

Setup

• Camera access point mode*1

• Infrastructure mode*

method

Connection

Play and print images

can...

Now you

Install EOS Remote on a smartphone

• Camera access point mode*1

• Infrastructure mode*

• View images on the camera

• Shoot remotely

D Operate the camera remotely

using EOS Utility

Set up a wireless LAN and a computer with EOS Utility installed

• Infrastructure mode*

• Ad hoc mode*

Operate the camera remotely using EOS Utility

w Send images to a Web service

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• 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

Setup

• Configure the camera for Web service access

Wi-Fi Function Flowchart

View images using a media

player

• Set up devices supporting DLNA and a wireless LAN access point

• Connect a media player to a TV set

Infrastructure mode*

method

Connection

• Send images to Web services

• Send Emails to your acquaintances

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*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. When setting the computer’s wireless LAN functions to ad hoc mode, the camera can be connected using the same operation as when set to infrastructure mode.

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.

Infrastructure mode*

View images on the camera by operating the media player

Conventions Used in This Manual

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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.

Additional information provided to supplement the content about basic operations.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United S tates and/or other countries.

Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., re gistered in the U. S.

and other countries.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Certified, WP A, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of

the Wi-Fi Alliance.

WPS used on camera settings screens and in this manua l 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 he ld liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the camera.

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Introduction

Basic Settings for Wireless LAN Functions

Transferring Images Between Cameras

Connecting to a Smartphone - 1

Printing Images Using a Wi-Fi Printer - 1

Using a Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Access Point

Connecting to a Smartphone - 2

Printing Images Using a Wi-Fi Printer - 2

Remote Operation Using EOS Utility

Sending Images to a Web Service

Viewing Images Using a Media Player

Using Quick Control to Connect to a Wireless LAN

Managing Settings

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131

139

145

Troubleshooting Guide

Reference

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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

Using a Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Access Point 55

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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

Contents

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 or 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

Basic Settings for

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Wireless LAN Functions

This chapter describes settings necessary for using the camera’s wireless LAN functions.

Registering a Nickname

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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.

Select [Wi-Fi].

Under the [53] tab, select [Wi-Fi],

then press <0>.

Select [Enable].

Press the <V> key to select

[Enable], then press <0>.

X [Wi-Fi function] is now selectable.

Select [Wi-Fi function].

Under the [53] tab, select [Wi-Fi

function], then press <0>.

X 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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Enter a nickname.

For instructions on entering

characters, see “Virtual Keyboard Operation” on the next page.

Up to 16 characters can be entered.

Finish.

When you are finished, press the

<M> button.

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

button on the screen above, then select [Edit nickname] on the screen displayed.

Registering a Nickname

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Virtual Keyboard Operation

Switching to other input areas

To switch between top and bottom input areas, press the <Q> button.

Moving the cursor

T o move the cursor, press the key in the top area.

Entering text

In the bottom input area, press the <V> or key 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 [ ] at the lower right of the bottom area. Each time you press <0>, the input mode changes. The input mode changes in the following order: lower-case characters9numbers/symbols 1 9numbers/symbols 29upper-case characters.

* When [Touch control: Disable] is set, you can enter all characters on one

screen.

Deleting text

Press the <L> button to erase one character.

Finishing text entry

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

Canceling text entry

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

Basic Operation and Settings

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Using the Camera While Wireless LAN Functions Are Active

When you want to prioritize wireless LAN functions, do not operate

the shutter button, Mode Dial, or playback button. Otherwise, shooting or playback operation may be prioritized and wireless LAN functions may be terminated during the process. Also, the connection may be terminated when the LCD monitor is closed facing inward.

When [Wi-Fi] in the [53] tab is set to [Enable], movie shooting is

disabled. Even if the camera is connected to a computer, printer, GPS receiver, or other device via an interface cable, they cannot be used (p.17).

Auto Power Off

If necessary, set [Auto power off]

under the [52] tab to [Disable].

If the camera’s auto power off is

activated during the wireless LAN connection, the wireless LAN function

[Wi-Fi] Under the [53] Tab

will turn off. Wireless LAN connection is restored when the camera wakes up from auto power off.

When the use of electronic devices

and wireless devices is prohibited, such as on board airplanes or in hospitals, set [Wi-Fi] to [Disable].

Basic Operation and Settings

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[Wi-Fi] Settings and Connection Status

Settings and connection status for [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab can be checked on the camera’s LCD monitor and LCD panel.

Wi-Fi function

Wi-Fi connection status

LCD monitor LCD panel

Wi-Fi connection

status

(Off)

Wi-Fi function

(Off)

When [Wi-Fi] is set to

[Disable]

When [Wi-Fi] is set to

[Enable] but there is no

connection

Connected

Wi-Fi function

Data is being

transmitted

Waiting for connection/

Waiting for

reconnection

Connection error

(IJ)

(Blinking)

(Blinking) (Blinking)

Basic Operation and Settings

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Touch Control

Y ou can operate wireless LAN functions by touching the screen as well. For details, refer to “Using the Touch Screen” in the Camera Instruction Manual.

Connecting with an Interface Cable

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

disabled. Set it to [Disable] to connect the interface cable.

When the camera is connected to a computer, printer, GPS receiver, or

any other devices via an interface cable, the settings for [Wi-Fi] cannot be changed. Disconnect the interface cable and then configure settings.

Using an Eye-Fi Card

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

is disabled.

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Transferring Images

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Between Cameras

Images can be transferred between Canon cameras via the built-in wireless LAN functions.

Wireless connection is possible for Canon cameras with built-in

wireless LAN functions marketed in 2012 or later. Note that the camera cannot be connected to Canon camcorders, even if they have built-in wireless LAN functions.

The camera cannot be connected to Canon cameras without

built-in wireless LAN functions, even if they support Eye-Fi cards.

Still photos can be transferred only if their file format is JPEG. Although movies can be transferred, some target cameras may

not be able to play them back depending on their functionality.

Selecting the Connection Destination

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Select [Wi-Fi function].

Under the [53] tab, set [Wi-Fi] to

[Enable], then select [Wi-Fi

function].

Select [z].

Press the <V> or key to

select [z] (Transfer imgs between cameras), then press <0>.

Start the connection on the target

camera.

When the screen on the left is

displayed on the camera, start the connection on the target camera as well. For the operation procedure, refer to the instruction manual of the target camera.

When a connection is established,

the settings are automatically saved and an image on the card is displayed.

Selecting the Connection Destination

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Select the images to send.

Select images on the camera sending

the images (p.22).

Do not operate the camera receiving

the images.

Note that GPS information is not displayed on the camera’s playback screen even if GPS information is appended to the received image. Shooting locations can be viewed on a virtual map, using the Map Utility software.

The connection settings are automatically saved/registered with the

nickname of the camera to which a connection was established.

Auto power off does not function when the camera is connected to

another camera.

Sending Images

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Sending Images One by One

Selected images are sent one by one.

Select an image to send.

Press the key to select an

image to send, then press <0>.

You can also press the

button to select an image in the index display. To return to the single-image display, press the button.

Select [Send img shown].

To select a size at which to send the

image, select [Resize image] and press <0>.

Press the key to select [Send

img shown], then press <0>.

X The transfer progress screen is

displayed.

To send another image, repeat steps

1 and 2.

Terminate connection.

Press the <M> button to display

the confirmation screen. Press the key to select [OK], then press <0> to terminate the connection.

X The [Wi-Fi function] screen will

reappear.

If playback or shooting operation is started during the connection, the connection will be terminated.

RAW images cannot be sent.

Sending Selected Images

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Multiple images can be selected and sent.

Press <0>.

Select [Send selected].

To select a size at which to send the

images, select [Resize image] and press <0>.

Press the key to select [Send

selected], then press <0>.

Select the images to send.

Press the key to select the

images to send, then press <0>.

X <X> is displayed on the upper left of

the image to send.

You can also press the

button to select an image in the threeimage display. To return to the singleimage display, press the button.

After selecting the images to send,

press the <Q> button.

Sending Images

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Reduce the image size.

Set it if necessary. For the setting procedures, see the

next page.

Send the images.

Press the <V> key to select [Send],

then press <0> to send the images.

X The transfer progress screen is

displayed.

To send another image, repeat steps

1 to 5.

Terminate connection.

Press the <M> button to display

the confirmation screen. Press the key to select [OK], then press <0> to terminate the connection.

X The [Wi-Fi function] screen will

reappear.

If playback or shooting operation is started during the connection, th e

connection will be terminated. Operations such as shooting cannot be performed when data is being sent or received. When [Cancel] is selected on the camera being used to send images, image transfer is stopped so that shooting and other operations can be performed.

When sending a large number of images or large files (total size), make

sure that the battery is adequately charged so it does not run out during the process.

RAW images cannot be sent. You can select up to 50 files.

Sending Images

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Reducing the Size of the Image to Send

When [Send selected] is selected, the confirmation screen for sending images also lets you select the size at which to send them.

Select [Resize images to send].

On the confirmation screen for

sending images, press the <V> key to select [Resize images to send], then press <0>.

Select the image size.

Press the <V> key to select an

image size, then press <0>.

Send the images.

Press the <V> key to select [Send],

then press <0> to send the images.

All images to be sent at the same time are resized except those that are

already smaller than the selected image size.

Movies cannot be resized. [Resize:S2] and [Resize:S3] are enabled only for still photos shot with

the EOS 70D. Images shot with other cameras are sent without resizing.

The file size (total size) is based on the file sizes before resizing the

images.

Reconnecting

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The camera can reconnect to another camera 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 [z].

Select [z] (Transfer imgs between

cameras) and press <0>.

Establish a connection.

Select [Connect] and press <0>.

On the confirmation screen, select [OK].

Perform the reconnection procedure

on the target camera as well.

The images on the card are displayed and the images to send can be selected.

When settings for multiple connection

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

By default, settings are named after

the nickname of the camera that was connected to.

If Wi-Fi settings on the target camera are cleared (p.149), reconnection will no longer be established. Select [Review/change settings] and change the settings (p.148).

Registering Multiple Connection Settings

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You can register up to three camera connection settings.

Select [Wi-Fi function].

Under the [53] tab, set [Wi-Fi] to

[Enable], then select [Wi-Fi

function].

Select [z].

Select [z] (Transfer imgs between

cameras) and press <0>.

Select [Choose set.].

Select [Choose set.] and press

<0>.

Select [Unspecified].

Select [Unspecified] and press

<0>.

X The connection settings screen is

displayed. Follow the procedures displayed to complete the connection settings.

The name of the setting can be changed later (p.28).

Changing Setting Names

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The names displayed for reconnection settings can be changed after the settings are completed.

Select [Wi-Fi function].

Under the [53] tab, set [Wi-Fi] to

[Enable], then select [Wi-Fi

function].

Select [z].

Select [z] (Transfer imgs between

cameras) and press <0>.

Select [Review/change settings].

Select [Review/change settings]

and press <0>.

Select [Change settings name].

Select [Change settings name] and

press <0>.

Changing Setting Names

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Change the setting name.

Change the name of the setting using

the virtual keyboard (p.14). Up to 30 characters can be entered.

When you are finished, press the

<M> button.

Select [OK] on the confirmation

screen and press <0> to complete the change.

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