Canon EOS R, Advanced User'S Manual

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What You Can Do via Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions
Bluetooth ® Features
By pairing the camera with a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth
low energy technology (hereafter, “Bluetooth”), you can:
●Establish a Wi-Fi connection from either the camera or smartphone,
by itself (p.448, 511)
●Establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera even when it is off
(p.437)
●Geotag images with GPS information acquired by the smartphone
(p.412)
This camera can also be connected to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1
(sold separately) via Bluetooth for remote control shooting (p.174).
Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points
To establish a Wi-Fi connection with smartphones or computers already
on a Wi-Fi network, see “Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points” (p.496).
Interface Cable Connection Cautions
o
Other devices, such as computers, cannot be used with the camera by
connecting them with an interface cable while the camera is connected
to devices via Wi-Fi. Terminate the connection before connecting the
interface cable.
o
When the camera is connected to a computer or another device with
an interface cable, you cannot select [
5
5: Wireless communication
settings] . Disconnect the interface cable before changing any settings.
Cards
o
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
o
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.