Canon EOS 800D Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function

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

Introduction

 Update the Connect Station firmware to the latest version.  CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain

countries and areas. For information on supported countries and areas, refer to the Canon Web site (www.canon.com/cig).

(1)q Communicate with a smartphone (p.19, 47, 55)

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.61)

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.73)

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.77)

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.83)

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.95)

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

 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

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.

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 19.

* 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 47 or 73.

Wi-Fi Connection Using the <k> Button

This camera enables you to establish a Wi-Fi connection by displaying 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.

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. <W><X><Y><Z> : Indicate up, down, left, and right on the <V>

cross keys respectively.

<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.

Structure of This Manual

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

1 Getting Started (p.11)

2 Connecting to a Bluetooth-

compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi (p.19)

3 Connecting to an NFC-

compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi (p.47)

4 Connecting to a Smartphone

via Wi-Fi with the <k> Button (p.55)

Advanced Wi-Fi Connection (p.107)

Mainly describes how to establish a Wi-Fi connection, using an access point. A smartphone or computer can be connected to the camera via Wi-Fi while maintaining a Wi-Fi connection to an access point.

5 Connecting to Another Camera

via Wi-Fi (p.61)

6 Connecting to Connect Station

via Wi-Fi (p.73)

7 Connecting to EOS Utility via

Wi-Fi (p.77)

8 Connecting to a Printer via

Wi-Fi (p.83)

9 Sending Images to a Web

Service (p.95)

Reconnecting via Wi-Fi (p.125)

Checking and Operating Connection Settings (p.131)

Troubleshooting Guide (p.137)

Reference (p.157)

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

Preparation for Smartphones .......................................................... 15

Preparation for Web Services .........................................................16

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone

via Wi-Fi 19

Bluetooth Connection......................................................................20

Establishing a Bluetooth Connection .............................................. 21

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection.....................................................25

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

[Bluetooth function] Screen..........................................................31

Removing a Paired Device’s Registration.......................................32

Sending Images to a Smartphone from the Camera ......................33

Specifying Viewable Images ...........................................................43

Connecting to an NFC-compatible Smartphone

via Wi-Fi 47

Wi-Fi Connection to an NFC-compatible Smartphone ....................48

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection.....................................................50

Sending Images from the Camera to a Smartphone ......................53

Contents

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi with the <k> Button 55

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection..................................................... 56

Connecting to Another Camera via Wi-Fi 61

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection..................................................... 62

Sending Images to the Other Camera............................................ 64

Connecting to Connect Station via Wi-Fi 73

Saving Images................................................................................ 74

Connecting to EOS Utility via Wi-Fi 77

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection..................................................... 78

Operating the Camera Using EOS Utility ....................................... 82

Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi 83

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection..................................................... 84

Printing Images .............................................................................. 86

Print Settings.................................................................................. 89

Sending Images to a Web Service 95

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

Registering Multiple Connection Settings .....................................130

Checking and Operating Connection Settings 131

Changing or Deleting Connection Settings ...................................132

Clearing Wireless Communication Settings to Default .................134

View Info Screen........................................................................... 135

Troubleshooting Guide 137

Responding to Error Messages ....................................................138

Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................151

Wireless Communication Function Notes.....................................153

Security.........................................................................................155

Checking Network Settings...........................................................156

Contents

Reference 157

[Wireless communication settings] Screen .............................. 158

[Wi-Fi settings] Screen................................................................ 159

Virtual Keyboard Operation .......................................................... 160

Setting up the IP Address Manually ............................................. 161

Wireless Communication Status................................................... 163

Specifications ............................................................................... 165

Wireless Communication Function Precautions ........................... 166

Index............................................................................................. 168

Getting Started

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 screen on the left will appear.

 When using the displayed nickname,

press the <M> button.

 Otherwise, enter any characters

between 1 to 8 characters in length. For instructions on entering characters, see page 160. When you finish entering, press the <M> button.

Exit the setting.

 When the screen on the left appears,

select [OK], then press <0>.

 To return to the screen that appears

when the <k> button is pressed, press the <M> button.

 For information on each item on the

[Wi-Fi settings] screen, see page

159.

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, a GPS receiver, 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, a GPS

receiver, 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 cover, 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.

Preparation for Smartphones

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.

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

Store. The Google Play or App Store can also be accessed using the QR codes that appear when connecting the camera to a smartphone (p.22, 57).

 For the operating system versions supported by Camera Connect,

refer to the download site of Camera Connect.

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

before installing Camera Connect, the download screen of Camera Connect will be displayed on the smartphone.

 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.

Preparation for Web Services

 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain

countries and areas. For information on supported countries and areas, refer to the Canon Web site (www.canon.com/cig).

 To use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you must be able to connect to the

Internet. (An account with an internet service provider is necessary, browser software needs to be installed, and a line connection must be completed.)

 For information on web browser versions and settings required to access

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, refer to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site.

 Fees to connect to your provider and communication fees to access your

provider’s access point are charged separately.

 If there has been a change in the service features of registered Web

services, operation may be different from the description in this manual, or operation may not be possible.

 For member registration, refer to Help on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

site.

For Web services that can be used with this camera’s Wi-Fi functions, refer to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site.

Signing Up as a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Member

To send images to Web services, you need to sign up as a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY member (free of charge). Once you are a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY member, you can publish photos you took in online albums and use a range of services. This Web site also serves as a platform for sharing images on registered Web services. Connect to the Internet from a computer or other device, access the Canon Web site (www.canon.com/cig) to check countries and areas supporting the services, then register as a member by following the instructions. If you also intend to use Web services other than CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you must have an account with the services you intend to use. For details, consult each individual Web service’s site.

Preparation for Web Services

Specifying Settings to Use Web Services

Start EOS Utility on the computer, log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, then specify the camera’s settings to enable access to Web services. For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. For how to

obtain the EOS Utility Instruction Manual, refer to the Camera Instruction Manual.

The general procedure for sending images to a Web service is as follows.

1 Install EOS Utility on a computer.

If you have already installed it, proceed to step 2.

2 Access Canon Web site from the computer and sign up

as a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY member (free of charge).

If you are already a member, proceed to step 3.

3 Connect the camera and computer via Wi-Fi (p.77).

You can also configure the settings by connecting the camera and computer with an interface cable (sold separately) instead of via Wi-Fi.

4 Start EOS Utility on the computer, log in to CANON

iMAGE GATEWAY, then specify the camera’s settings to enable access to Web services.

For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual.

Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible

Smartphone via Wi-Fi

This section describes how to connect the camera to a Bluetooth-compatible 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 viewed images to a smartphone.

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

• Send images to a smartphone from the camera.

 Install Camera Connect on the smartphone before setting

up a connection (p.15).

 For procedures to connect to an NFC-compatible

smartphone via Wi-Fi, see “Connecting to an NFCcompatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi” (p.47).

 If the smartphone you want to connect to via Wi-Fi is not

Bluetooth-compatible or NFC-compatible, see “Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi with the <k> Button” (p.55).

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

“Advanced Wi-Fi Connection” (p.107).

Bluetooth Connection

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

connected to Connect Station, a computer, a GPS receiver, 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 Bluetooth connection will be terminated if you turn off the camera or

smartphone, but when you turn on the power, the Bluetooth connection will resume for the same combination of camera and smartphone.

 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.

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. Pairing will be done as part of the Bluetooth connection procedure.

Establishing a Bluetooth Connection

To connect the camera to a smartphone via Bluetooth, refer to the Camera Connect’s “Easy Connection Guide” or follow the steps below. Set [Wi-Fi] to [Enable] on the [Wi-Fi settings] screen in advance (p.12).

Operation on the Camera-1

Select the [Function settings] tab.

 Press the <M> button to display

the main tabs.

 Select the [Function settings] tab,

then press <0>.

Select [Wireless communication

settings].

 Under the [51] tab, select [Wireless

communication settings], then

press <0>.

Select [Bluetooth function].

Establishing a Bluetooth Connection

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,

select [Android] or [iOS] on the screen on the left, scan the displayed QR code with the smartphone, then access Google Play or the App Store and install Camera Connect.

 The screen on the left will appear and

pairing will start.

Operation on the Smartphone

Activate the smartphone’s

Bluetooth function.

Start Camera Connect.

Select the camera to pair with.

 Tap on the nickname of the camera to

be paired.

iOS

 When the screen on the left appears,

tap on [Pair].

Establishing a Bluetooth Connection

Operation on the Camera-2

Select [OK].

Press <0>.

 Pairing will complete and the camera

will be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth.

 An illustration indicating that a

Bluetooth connection has been established will appear on Camera Connect.

With a Bluetooth connection established, you can operate the camera to send images to the smartphone. For details, see page 33.

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection

When a Bluetooth connection is established, follow the steps below to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Set [Wi-Fi] to [Enable] on the [Wi-Fi settings] screen in advance (p.12).

Select a Camera Connect

function.

 Select the Camera Connect function

you want to use.

 For the Camera Connect functions,

see page 28.

Android

 A Wi-Fi connection will be established automatically.

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

function will appear.

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection

Password

SSID (network name)

“_Canon0A” is displayed at the end of the SSID.

iOS

Check the SSID and password.

 Check the SSID (network name) and

password displayed on the camera.

Operate the smartphone to

establish a Wi-Fi connection.

 On the smartphone’s Wi-Fi function

screen, select the SSID checked in step 2.

 For the password, enter the password

checked in step 2. The password will not be required from the next time you connect the camera to the smartphone via Wi-Fi.

 Camera Connect will appear.

 When a Wi-Fi connection is

established, the screen for the selected function will appear.

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection

Android and iOS

 The [qWi-Fi on] screen will appear

on the camera’s LCD monitor.

 An illustration indicating that a Wi-Fi

connection has been established will appear on Camera Connect.

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

 For how to terminate the Wi-Fi

connection, see “Terminating the Wi-Fi Connection” (p.29).

 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).

[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> button.

Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone

You can use a smartphone with Camera Connect installed to view images stored in the camera or perform remote shooting, etc.

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 on a smartphone.  You can shoot with remote operation.

[Location information]

 Not supported on this camera.

[Camera settings]

 Camera settings can be changed.

Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone

Terminating the Wi-Fi Connection

To terminate the Wi-Fi connection, perform either of the following operations.

On the smartphone’s Camera Connect screen, tap on [T].

On the camera’s [qWi-Fi on] screen, select [Disconnect,exit].

 If the [qWi-Fi on] screen is not

displayed, press the <k> button.

 Select [Disconnect,exit], then select

[OK] on the confirmation dialog to terminate the Wi-Fi connection.

Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone

 When the Wi-Fi connection is terminated while recording a movie with

remote shooting, the camera responds as follows:

• When the power switch is set to <k>, movie shooting continues.

• When the power switch is set to <1>, movie shooting stops.

 When the power switch is set to <1> and the movie mode is set using

Camera Connect, you cannot shoot by operating the camera.

 With a Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone established, certain functions

are unavailable.

 In remote shooting, the AF speed may become slower.  Depending on the communication status, image display or shutter

release may be delayed.

 When saving images to a smartphone, you cannot take a picture even if

you press the camera’s shutter button. Also, the camera’s LCD monitor may turn off.

 Even if MOV-format movies are displayed in the list, they cannot be

saved to a smartphone.

 The Wi-Fi connection will be terminated if you set the camera’s power to

<2> or open the card slot cover or battery compartment cover.

 RAW images cannot be saved to a smartphone. When a RAW image is

selected, it will be saved as a JPEG image.

 With a Wi-Fi connection established, the camera’s auto power off does

not function.

 With a Wi-Fi connection established, disabling the smartphone’s power

saving function is recommended.

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