What Can I Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions?

Last Updated : 06-Mar-2015
Issue Number : 8202566200

Solution

What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Functions

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.

	Connect to a smartphone	View saved images or operate the camera from a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone or tablet. Install the dedicated application "Camera Connect" to use these functions. "Smartphone" refers to smartphones and tablets.
	Transfer images between cameras	Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras with built-in wireless LAN functions.
	Print images using a Wi-Fi printer	Connect the camera to a wireless LAN compatible printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless LAN) to print images wirelessly.
	Save images to Connect Station	Connect the camera to Connect Station (sold separately) via a wireless LAN to save images.
	View images using a media player	View 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
	Send images to a Web service	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).

IMPORTANT

・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://www.canon.com/cig).

・Settings for "Send images to a Web service" may not be performed from a computer in certain countries and areas.

REFERENCE

This camera supports NFC which enables you to set up a connection between the camera and a smartphone or Connect Station (sold separately) easily.

What is NFC?

- NFC (Near Field Communication) is a function that can exchange information by simply bringing two NFC-enabled devices close together. This camera uses the NFC function to exchange information regarding wireless LAN connection.

What You Can Do Using the NFC Function

-Using the camera’s NFC function enables you to do the following:

Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to connect them easily via a wireless LAN.
While playing back images on the camera, touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to send a captured image to the smartphone.
Hold the camera close to the Canon Connect Station (sold separately) to connect them easily via a wireless LAN.

For more information, please refer to the camera’s instruction manuals.

* With this camera, you cannot connect to other NFC-enabled cameras or printers using the NFC function.

Wi-Fi Function Flowchart

Wireless LAN Function Flowchart (Easy Connection)

	Smartphone	Camera	Printer	Connect Station
Set up	Register the camera’s nickname

	Install Camera Connect on a smartphone	Set up a compatible camera	Set up a compatible printer	Set up Connect Station
Connect
	Register connection destinations to the camera			Connect via NFC

Use	Make images viewable and shoot remotely	Exchange images	Print images	Save images

Wireless LAN Function Flowchart (Advanced Connection)

	Smartphone	Printer	Media player	Web service
Set up	Register a nickname

	Install Camera Connect on a smartphone			･Register with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ･Register Web services on the camera

	Connect each device to a Wi-Fi access point*
Connect
	Connect the camera to a Wi-Fi access point

	Connect the camera to each device

Use	Make images viewable and shoot remotely	Print images	View images	Save and share images

* These instructions should be followed only after each device, such as a smartphone, is connected to a Wi-Fi access point.

NOTE

・Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.