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6

Connecting by

Selecting a Network

This section mainly explains how to connect using 

a Wi-Fi access point. When you connect to a Wi-Fi 

access point, you can use the following functions:

• Connect to a smartphone
• Print images using a Wi-Fi printer
• Send images to a Web service

* To send images to a Web service, skip the explanation in this chapter 

and see page 89.

Summary of Contents for EOS REBEL T6 (W)

Page 1: ...Wireless Function Instruction Manual EOS REBEL T6 W EOS 1300D W The instructions in this manual assume that the firmware version is 1 1 0 or later E INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...What You Can Do Using the Wireless Functions CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 5 Send images to a Web service 1 Connect to a smartphone 3 Print images using a Wi Fi printer 2 Transfer images between cameras 4 Save...

Page 3: ...ter p 57 Connect the camera to a wireless printer supporting PictBridge Wireless LAN to print images 4 Save images to Connect Station p 67 Connect the camera to Connect Station sold separately wireles...

Page 4: ...how to register a nickname and the basic operations Selecting Connection Destination z Camera Connect Station q Smartphone l Printer m Web Service Select Connection Method For q or l you can select th...

Page 5: ...Smartphone 25 Transferring Images Between Cameras 47 Connecting to a Printer 57 Connecting to Connect Station 67 Advanced Connection Connecting by Selecting a Network 73 Connecting to a Web Service 89...

Page 6: ...d Settings 17 NFC Function 20 Preparation for Smartphones 22 Easy Connection 23 Wireless Function Operation Flowchart Easy Connection 24 Connecting to a Smartphone 25 Connection Method 26 Connecting A...

Page 7: ...sy Connection 58 Printing 61 Reconnecting 64 Registering Multiple Connection Settings 65 Connecting to Connect Station 67 Saving Images 68 Advanced Connection 71 Wireless LAN Function Operation Flowch...

Page 8: ...necting 108 Registering Multiple Connection Settings 109 Checking and Operating Connection Settings 111 Checking Changing or Deleting Connection Settings 112 Clearing Wi Fi Function Settings 115 Troub...

Page 9: ...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 dur...

Page 10: ...10 MEMO...

Page 11: ...11 Getting Started...

Page 12: ...register a nickname is displayed Register a nickname p 14 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 fun...

Page 13: ...13 1 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...

Page 14: ...ce Be sure to set a nickname as otherwise you cannot set the wireless functions 1 Select Wi Fi NFC Under the 53 tab select Wi Fi NFC then press 0 2 Select Enable Press the Z key to select Enable then...

Page 15: ...ult nickname the camera name proceed to step 4 Otherwise enter any characters between 1 to 10 characters in length 4 Exit the setting When you are finished press the M button Select OK on the confirma...

Page 16: ...nter 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 chara...

Page 17: ...le 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...

Page 18: ...page 20 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 i...

Page 19: ...via interface cable or HDMI cable is disabled Set 53 Wi Fi NFC to Disable before connecting a cable When the camera is connected to Connect Station a computer printer GPS receiver TV set or any other...

Page 20: ...nction follow the steps below to set the camera s NFC setting 1 Select Wi Fi NFC Under the 53 tab select Wi Fi NFC then press 0 2 Add X to Allow NFC connections Displayed when Wi Fi NFC is set to Enab...

Page 21: ...cannot be connected to other NFC enabled cameras or printers using the NFC function A connection cannot be established using the NFC function while shooting with the camera or when the Mode Dial is s...

Page 22: ...efer to the download site of Camera Connect When an NFC enabled smartphone is touched to the camera before installing Camera Connect the download screen of Camera Connect will be displayed on the smar...

Page 23: ...23 Easy Connection...

Page 24: ...et up Register the camera s nickname p 14 Install Camera Connect on a smartphone p 22 Set up a compatible camera p 47 Set up a compatible printer p 57 Set up Connect Station Connect Register connectio...

Page 25: ...ages 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 setti...

Page 26: ...e NFC enabled Some smartphones are not labeled with the p mark even if they are NFC enabled if you do not know whether your smartphone is NFC enabled contact the manufacturer of the smartphone Connect...

Page 27: ...l 1 Enable the NFC function on the camera and smartphone p 20 2 Touch a smartphone to the camera If the download site of Camera Connect appears on the smartphone install Camera Connect p 22 If an imag...

Page 28: ...page 44 to set them The camera s k lamp will light up in green Select OK and press 0 After a message is displayed the camera s LCD monitor will turn off The main window of Camera Connect will be displ...

Page 29: ...g the position or rotating horizontally 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...

Page 30: ...mera Connect on the smartphone p 22 2 Select Wi Fi function Under the 53 tab set Wi Fi NFC to Enable then select Wi Fi function p 17 If a screen for setting a nickname for identification appears regis...

Page 31: ...camera s LCD monitor 6 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 no...

Page 32: ...hed 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 44 to set them Select OK and press 0 The camera s k lamp will light...

Page 33: ...further operations using Camera Connect See page 34 The settings for connecting to a smartphone are now complete Operation on the Smartphone 3 You can check or change the device name on the setting sc...

Page 34: ...mera 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 shooting The camera s Live View image can...

Page 35: ...roblems 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...

Page 36: ...Fi NFC to Enable then select Wi Fi function 2 Select q Select q Connect to smartphone and press 0 3 Select Connect When settings for multiple connection destinations are registered select Choose set...

Page 37: ...connect to the camera 5 Start Camera Connect on the smartphone A connection will be established If you do not know the SSID of the camera when reconnecting select Review change settings in step 3 to...

Page 38: ...artphone s instruction manual 1 Enable the NFC function on the camera and smartphone p 20 2 Play back the image Press the x button to play back images 3 Touch a smartphone to the camera Touch the p ma...

Page 39: ...an image to send Press the Y Z keys to select an image to send then press 0 By pressing the Hy button you can switch to the index display and select an image 2 Select Send img shown To select a size...

Page 40: ...hich to send the images select Resize image and press 0 Select Send selected and press 0 3 Select the images to send Press the Y Z keys to select the image to send then press the W X keys A checkmark...

Page 41: ...lect Resize image Set it if necessary On the displayed screen select an image size then press 0 5 Select Send The selected images will be sent When the transfer is complete the screen for step 1 will...

Page 42: ...gh ISO speed noise reduction effect of saved images on the smartphone may become smaller Therefore if you shoot RAW images setting the image recording quality to 1 73 is recommended You can cancel the...

Page 43: ...set Wi Fi NFC to Enable then select Wi Fi function 2 Select q Select q Connect to smartphone and press 0 3 Select Review change settings Select Review change settings and press 0 Specifying Viewable I...

Page 44: ...om past days Specify viewable images on the shooting date basis Images shot up to nine days ago can be specified Select an item then press 0 When Images shot in past days is selected images shot up to...

Page 45: ...ble images 1 Press the Y Z keys to select the first image to be set viewable 2 Press 0 to display the image selection screen Select an image using the Y Z keys By pressing the Hy button you can switch...

Page 46: ...elect Choose set Select Choose set and press 0 4 Select SET not configured Select SET not configured and press 0 The connection settings screen is displayed Follow the procedures displayed to complete...

Page 47: ...mage transfer between cameras Note that the camera cannot be connected to Canon camcorders even if they have built in wireless functions The camera cannot be connected to Canon cameras without built i...

Page 48: ...s register a nickname p 14 2 Select z Select z Transfer images between cameras and press 0 The camera s k lamp will blink 3 Set up the target camera When the screen on the left is displayed on the cam...

Page 49: ...r setting up a connection see page 50 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 vie...

Page 50: ...at which to send the image select Resize image and press 0 Select Send img shown and press 0 to send the image displayed When the transfer is complete the screen for step 1 will reappear To send anot...

Page 51: ...and press 0 Select Send selected and press 0 3 Select the images to send Press the Y Z keys to select the image to send then press the W X keys A checkmark X will be displayed on the upper left of the...

Page 52: ...lect Send and press 0 The selected images will be sent When the transfer is complete the screen for step 1 will reappear To send other images repeat steps 1 to 5 6 Terminate the connection Press the M...

Page 53: ...herefore transfer may take longer than usual RAW images cannot be sent You can select up to 50 files at a time When you reduce the image size all images to be sent at the same time are resized Note th...

Page 54: ...lect the connection destination then connect to the destination Select Connect and press 0 On the confirmation dialog select OK Perform the reconnection procedure on the target camera as well The imag...

Page 55: ...ges between cameras and press 0 3 Select Choose set Select Choose set and press 0 4 Select SET not configured Select SET not configured and press 0 The connection settings screen is displayed Follow t...

Page 56: ...56 MEMO...

Page 57: ...explains how to connect the camera easily to a printer Connection is possible with wireless printers supporting PictBridge Wireless LAN To connect using a Wi Fi access point or connect in camera acces...

Page 58: ...printer are required For details refer to the printer s instruction manual 1 Select Wi Fi function Under the 53 tab set Wi Fi NFC to Enable then select Wi Fi function p 17 If a screen for setting a n...

Page 59: ...settings to connect to the camera On the Wi Fi settings menu of the printer to be used select the SSID network name displayed on the camera s LCD monitor For the password enter the encryption key dis...

Page 60: ...may make a beeping sound When 16 or more printers are detected or the search takes over 3 minutes you can select Search again When a connection is established an image on the card is displayed The ca...

Page 61: ...0 The print setting screen will appear 3 Print the image For the setting procedures refer to Printing Images in the Camera Instruction Manual When printing is completed the screen for step 1 will rea...

Page 62: ...efer to Printing Images in the Camera Instruction Manual If the print order has been completed before connection proceed to step 4 4 Select Print Print can be selected only when an image is selected a...

Page 63: ...ction screen will reappear While connected a picture cannot be taken even if the camera s shutter button is pressed When printing a large number of images or large files total size make sure that the...

Page 64: ...t the connection destination then connect to the destination Select Connect and press 0 On the confirmation dialog select OK The camera can reconnect to a printer If the printer s connection destinati...

Page 65: ...elect l Select l Print from Wi Fi printer and press 0 3 Select Choose set Select Choose set and press 0 4 Select SET not configured Select SET not configured and press 0 The connection settings screen...

Page 66: ...66 MEMO...

Page 67: ...rately is a device that allows you to import captured still photos and movies for viewing on your TV set smartphone etc or for sharing over a network You can easily save still photos and movies to Con...

Page 68: ...hold the camera s p mark close to the Connect Station s NFC connect point When a message indicating the connection is displayed on the camera s LCD monitor and Connect Station responds move the camer...

Page 69: ...th the camera When holding the camera close to Connect Station do not leave anything between the camera and Connect Station In addition when a case is attached to the camera communication may not be p...

Page 70: ...70 MEMO...

Page 71: ...71 Advanced Connection...

Page 72: ...Operation Flowchart Advanced Connection q Smartphone l Printer m Web service Set up Register a nickname p 14 Install Camera Connect on a smartphone p 22 Register with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY p 90 Register...

Page 73: ...ct using a Wi Fi access point When you connect to a Wi Fi access point you can use the following functions Connect to a smartphone Print images using a Wi Fi printer Send images to a Web service To se...

Page 74: ...ected network manually Perform the operations described on page 83 Access Point Encryption This camera supports the following options for Authentication and Encryption settings Therefore the encryptio...

Page 75: ...ng WPS PIN mode to establish a connection Check the position of the WPS button on the access point in advance It may take approx one minute to establish a connection 1 Select Wi Fi function Under the...

Page 76: ...Connect to the access point Press the access point s WPS button For details about where the button is located and how long to press it refer to the access point s instruction manual Select OK and pres...

Page 77: ...i Fi function selected in step 2 p 78 If Auto setting results in an error or if you want to specify the settings manually see page 136 The IP address can only be set automatically in environments usin...

Page 78: ...ns how to set the screens for the Wi Fi function Read the page that introduces the selected Wi Fi function Connecting to a Smartphone Step 6 on page 31 Printing Images Using a Wi Fi Printer Step 5 on...

Page 79: ...le connection can be established using this shared identification number It may take approx one minute to establish a connection 1 Select Wi Fi function Under the 53 tab set Wi Fi NFC to Enable then s...

Page 80: ...go to the next screen 6 Specify the PIN code at the access point At the access point specify the 8 digit PIN code displayed on the camera s LCD monitor For instructions on setting PIN codes at the acc...

Page 81: ...elect Auto setting and press 0 Select OK and press 0 to display the setting screen for the Wi Fi function selected in step 2 p 82 If Auto setting results in an error or if you want to specify the sett...

Page 82: ...ns how to set the screens for the Wi Fi function Read the page that introduces the selected Wi Fi function Connecting to a Smartphone Step 6 on page 31 Printing Images Using a Wi Fi Printer Step 5 on...

Page 83: ...NFC to Enable then select Wi Fi function p 17 If a screen for setting a nickname for identification appears register a nickname p 14 2 Select an item Select q or l then press 0 The camera s k lamp wil...

Page 84: ...s encrypted 3 Channel used Refresh and Manual settings Scroll down the screen in step 4 to display Refresh and Manual settings To search for access points again select Refresh To configure settings fo...

Page 85: ...to 7 5 Select a key index The Key index screen is displayed only if WEP encryption is used by the access point Select the key index number specified for the access point then press 0 Select OK and pr...

Page 86: ...function selected in step 2 p 87 If Auto setting results in an error or if you want to specify the settings manually see page 138 Setting the IP Address The IP address can only be set automatically in...

Page 87: ...explains how to set the screens for the Wi Fi function Read the page that introduces the selected Wi Fi function Connecting to a Smartphone Step 6 on page 31 Printing Images Using a Wi Fi Printer Ste...

Page 88: ...he camera directly to each device Displayed when q or l is selected in Wi Fi function In camera access point mode the following two connection methods are available Easy connection See page 30 or 58 t...

Page 89: ...89 7 Connecting to a Web Service You can register various Web services on the camera and send images stored in the camera to them...

Page 90: ...MAGE 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...

Page 91: ...s a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY member free of charge If you are already a member proceed to step 3 3 Connect the camera and computer with an interface cable Before connection set 53 Wi Fi NFC to Disable 4 St...

Page 92: ...ected network manually Perform the operations described on page 99 Access Point Encryption This camera supports the following options for Authentication and Encryption settings Therefore the encryptio...

Page 93: ...e more difficult to establish a connection In such a case try using WPS PIN mode to establish a connection Check the position of the WPS button on the access point in advance It may take approx one mi...

Page 94: ...on settings p 91 The Web service to connect to can be changed when reconnecting p 108 The camera s k lamp will blink Depending on the selected Web service the Send to screen is displayed Select a des...

Page 95: ...Auto setting and press 0 Select OK and press 0 to display an image on the card The camera s k lamp will light up in green If Auto setting results in an error or if you want to specify the settings ma...

Page 96: ...a connection 1 Select Wi Fi function Under the 53 tab set Wi Fi NFC to Enable then select Wi Fi function p 17 If a screen for setting a nickname for identification appears register a nickname p 14 2 S...

Page 97: ...int At the access point specify the 8 digit PIN code displayed on the camera s LCD monitor For instructions on setting PIN codes at the access point refer to the access point s instruction manual Afte...

Page 98: ...want to specify the settings manually see page 136 9 Select the image s to send Select and send image s For information on how to send images see page 104 The settings for connecting to a Web service...

Page 99: ...a nickname p 14 2 Select m Select m Upload to Web service and press 0 3 Select a Web service Select a Web service to connect to then press 0 The contents and ordering of the list of items displayed w...

Page 100: ...displayed if the access point is encrypted 3 Channel used Refresh and Manual settings Scroll down the screen in step 4 to display Refresh and Manual settings To search for access points again select R...

Page 101: ...to 7 5 Select a key index The Key index screen is displayed only if WEP encryption is used by the access point Select the key index number specified for the access point then press 0 Select OK and pr...

Page 102: ...to specify the settings manually see page 136 9 Select the image s to send Select and send image s For information on how to send images see page 104 The settings for connecting to a Web service are...

Page 103: ...tings you must use a computer For more information refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual When w Email or other service is selected on the Upload to Web service screen the Send to screen may be d...

Page 104: ...dex display and select an image 2 Select Send img shown To select a size at which to send the image select Resize image and press 0 Select Send img shown and press 0 The displayed image will be sent O...

Page 105: ...Send selected To select a size at which to send the images select Resize image and press 0 Select Send selected and press 0 3 Select the images to send Press the Y Z keys to select the image to send...

Page 106: ...size then press 0 5 Select Send Select Send and press 0 The selected images will be sent On the screen to complete the process for sending the image select OK to terminate the connection and return t...

Page 107: ...files at a time You can select and send up to 10 files at a time to YouTube When you reduce the image size all images to be sent at the same time are resized Note that movies or still photos that are...

Page 108: ...select Wi Fi function 2 Select m Select m Upload to Web service and press 0 3 Select a Web service Select a Web service and press 0 When the Send to screen p 103 is displayed select a destination and...

Page 109: ...b service Select a Web service and press 0 When the Send to screen p 103 is displayed select a destination and go to step 4 4 Select Choose set Select Choose set and press 0 5 Select SET not configure...

Page 110: ...110 MEMO...

Page 111: ...111 8 Checking and Operating Connection Settings This section explains how to check or change the connection settings delete the settings clear the wireless function settings etc...

Page 112: ...ngs for Select an item then press 0 When you select an item for which no setting is saved the connection settings screen is displayed When you select m a screen to select a Web service is displayed Th...

Page 113: ...tings configuration appears Configure connection settings again following the procedures displayed Change settings name Change the name of the settings Select Change settings name then enter the name...

Page 114: ...een for step 3 on page 112 to delete connection settings saved on the camera 1 Select Delete settings Select Delete settings and press 0 2 Select the setting to delete Select the setting to delete the...

Page 115: ...tab set Wi Fi NFC to Enable then select Wi Fi function 2 Press the B button The general settings screen is displayed 3 Select Clear Wi Fi settings Select Clear Wi Fi settings then press 0 4 Select OK...

Page 116: ...rd p 16 Error details Selectable when a connection error has occurred When you select Error details you can check the connection error content p 118 Clear Wi Fi settings p 115 Delete all settings for...

Page 117: ...117 9 Troubleshooting Guide...

Page 118: ...hart to jump to the corresponding page Responding to Error Messages 11 p 119 12 p 119 21 p 120 22 p 121 23 p 122 61 p 123 63 p 124 64 p 124 65 p 125 66 p 125 67 p 125 68 p 126 69 p 126 91 p 126 101 p...

Page 119: ...setting is case sensitive so check upper and lower case characters Make sure that the correct encryption key for authentication is entered on the camera p 85 101 Is the power of the target device and...

Page 120: ...ssigned addresses by the DHCP server from the network to reduce the number of addresses in use Is the DHCP server working correctly Check the DHCP server settings to make sure it is working correctly...

Page 121: ...S server make sure IP addresses and the corresponding names are entered correctly Is the DNS server working correctly Check the DNS server settings to make sure the server is working correctly as a DN...

Page 122: ...CP server change the setting to Auto setting p 86 102 23 Device with same IP address exists on selected network Responding to Error Messages 21 23 Check also the following points when responding to er...

Page 123: ...ccess point closer together What to check on the camera Does the SSID set on the camera match that of the access point Check the SSID at the access point then set the same SSID on the camera p 84 100...

Page 124: ...AC address is active is the MAC address of the camera used registered at the access point Register the MAC address of the camera used at the access point The MAC address can be checked on the General...

Page 125: ...ance in use nearby interfering with IEEE 802 11b g n 2 4 GHz band or influence of rain or high humidity p 132 Are the camera and the access point set to use the same encryption key for authentication...

Page 126: ...roblem other than error code number 11 to 69 occurred Turn off and on the camera s power switch Has the procedure to establish a connection between cameras been performed on the other camera as well P...

Page 127: ...file names cannot be created automatically Replace the card in the camera to receive data then try sending the data again Is the card working properly Replace the card in the camera to receive data th...

Page 128: ...the connection status and connect the cameras again Are you sending an MP4 format movie to this camera This camera cannot receive MP4 format movies Connect the cameras again A problem other than those...

Page 129: ...econfigure Web service settings using EOS Utility p 91 This error may be displayed if the camera s time setting is significantly off from the actual time Check if the correct time is set on the camera...

Page 130: ...nter again after the printing process is finished Is another camera connected to the printer Connect to the printer again after the connection between the printer and the other camera has been termina...

Page 131: ...n Terminate the connection then perform the operation Even with a combination of the same camera and smartphone if you have changed the settings or selected a different setting reconnection may not be...

Page 132: ...he 2 4 GHz band For this reason the wireless LAN transmission rate may drop if there are Bluetooth devices microwave ovens cordless telephones microphones smartphones other cameras or similar devices...

Page 133: ...orized access to the network you are using to steal modify or destroy information Additionally you could fall victim to other types of unauthorized access such as impersonation where someone assumes a...

Page 134: ...ifconfig a and press the Return key The IP address assigned to the computer is indicated in the en0 item next to inet in the format For information about the Terminal application refer to the Mac OS X...

Page 135: ...135 10 Reference...

Page 136: ...tion and press 0 Select OK and press 0 to go to the next screen 2 Enter an SSID network name Enter any characters using the virtual keyboard p 16 When you are finished press the M button 3 Select the...

Page 137: ...0 For encryption select AES Select OK and press 0 When AES is selected the virtual keyboard p 16 is displayed Enter any encryption key of eight characters then press the M button to set The set SSID a...

Page 138: ...tem to be set Select an item and press 0 The number entry screen will appear To use a gateway select Enable select Address then press 0 3 Enter the desired values Turn the 6 dial to move the input pos...

Page 139: ...ompleted setting the necessary items select OK and press 0 The setting screen for the Wi Fi function will appear If you are not sure what to enter see Checking Network Settings p 134 or ask the networ...

Page 140: ...communication with smartphones or connection to Connect Station 9Wi Fi Functions Connection to Images can be viewed controlled and received using smartphones a smartphone Remote control of the camera...

Page 141: ...countries The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo and the Wi Fi Protected Setup mark are trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance WPS used on camera settings screens and in this manual stands for Wi Fi Protected Setup UPnP...

Page 142: ...02 138 K Keyboard 16 M MAC address 74 92 116 N NFC 20 27 68 Sending images 38 Nickname 14 Notes 132 P PictBridge 57 PIN code connection mode 79 96 Printer Printing 57 Pushbutton connection mode 75 93...

Page 143: ...143 Index V Viewable images 43 Viewing images 34 W Wi Fi printer 57 WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup 74 92 PBC mode 75 93 PIN mode 79 96...

Page 144: ...144 CPY E301 000 CANON INC 2016...

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