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Canon EOS M2 Basic Instruction Manual

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EOS M2 (W)
Wi-Fi Function
Basic Instruction Manual
In this booklet, basic procedures for easy-to-use "Transferring
Images between Cameras" and "Connecting to a Smartphone"
functions are explained.
For detailed explanation about Wi-Fi functions, refer to "Wi-Fi
Function Instruction Manual" available for download from the
Canon Web site.
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  • Page 1 EOS M2 (W) Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual In this booklet, basic procedures for easy-to-use “Transferring Images between Cameras” and “Connecting to a Smartphone” functions are explained. For detailed explanation about Wi-Fi functions, refer to “Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual” available for download from the Canon Web site.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Print images Save and share images * Instructions for (3) to (5) and for (2) to connect via an access point are explained in the “Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual” available for download from the Canon Web site.  CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain countries and areas.
  • Page 3 (4)m Send images to a Web service (PDF) Upload your images to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo service for Canon users (free registration required), to share them with family and friends. (5)o View images using a media player (PDF) Display images on the camera’s memory card on your TV set, by using a...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

     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 held liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the camera.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions......2 Conventions Used in This Manual ............4 Basic Settings for Wireless LAN Functions Registering a Nickname ................8 Basic Operation and Settings..............11 Transferring Images Between Cameras Selecting the Connection Destination ............ 14 Sending Images ..................
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  • Page 7: Basic Settings For Wireless Lan Functions

    Basic Settings for Wireless LAN Functions This chapter describes settings necessary for using the camera’s wireless LAN functions.

  • Page 8: Registering A Nickname

    Registering a Nickname 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 [52] tab, select [Wi-Fi], then press <0>.
  • Page 9 Registering a Nickname 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, select [OK].  Select [OK] on the confirmation screen, then press <0>.
  • Page 10 Registering a Nickname Virtual Keyboard Operation  Switching to other input areas To switch between top and bottom input areas, press the <B> button.  Moving the cursor To move the cursor, press the <Y> <Z> keys in the top area. ...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation And Settings

    Basic Operation and Settings 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, playback button, or card slot/battery compartment cover. Otherwise, shooting or playback operation may be prioritized and wireless LAN functions may be terminated during the process.
  • Page 12 Basic Operation and Settings Wi-Fi Connection Status Wi-Fi connection status can be checked with the camera’s <k> lamp. <k> lamp Connection Status <k> Lamp Connected Data is being sent, Blinking rapidly transferred, or received Waiting for connection/ Blinking slowly Waiting for reconnection Blinking Connection error somewhat rapidly...

  • Page 13: Transferring Images Between Cameras

     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.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Connection Destination

    Selecting the Connection Destination Register the target camera to connect to via a wireless LAN. The camera can be connected to only one camera at a time. Select [Wi-Fi function].  Under the [52] tab, set [Wi-Fi] to [Enable], then select [Wi-Fi function]. Select [z].
  • Page 15 Selecting the Connection Destination Select the images to send.  Select images on the camera sending the images (p.16).  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.

  • Page 16: Sending Images

    Sending Images Sending Images Individually Images are selected and sent individually. Select an image to send.  Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select an image to send, then press <0>.  You can also select an image in the index display.
  • Page 17 Sending Images Sending Selected Images 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 <Y> <Z> keys to select [Send selected], then press <0>.
  • Page 18 Sending Images Reduce the image size.  Set it if necessary.  On the next screen, press the <W> <X> keys to select an image size, then press <0>. Send the images.  Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Send], then press <0>...
  • Page 19  [Resize:S2] and [Resize:S3] are enabled only for still photos shot with the EOS M2. Images shot with other cameras are sent without resizing.  The file size (total size) is based on the file sizes before resizing the images.

  • Page 20: Reconnecting

    Reconnecting The camera can reconnect to another camera for which connection settings have been registered. Select [Wi-Fi function].  Under the [52] 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.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Smartphone

    Connecting to a Smartphone Connecting the camera to a smartphone lets you use the smartphone to view, manage, and receive images stored in the camera. You can also use the smartphone to perform remote shooting. The camera cannot be connected to a smartphone when the Mode Dial is set to <k>.

  • Page 22: Preparation

    Preparation EOS Remote Installation Required To communicate with a smartphone, the camera needs to be connected to the smartphone using the dedicated application EOS Remote.  EOS Remote can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Install EOS Remote on the smartphone and then perform the procedures to establish the connection.

  • Page 23: Using Camera Access Point Mode To Establish A Connection

    Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection The camera and smartphone can be directly connected via a wireless LAN. Because the camera acts as an access point, no other access point is necessary, so you can establish communications easily even when you are out.
  • Page 24 Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection Connect the smartphone to the camera.  On the Wi-Fi settings menu of the smartphone, select the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.  For the password, enter the encryption key displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
  • Page 25 Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection Connect to the camera.  When pairing is complete, the screen on the left will appear on the camera. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select [OK], then press <0>.  The camera’s <k>...

  • Page 26: Operating The Camera Using A Smartphone

    Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone You can use a smartphone with EOS Remote installed to view images stored in the camera and shoot remotely. EOS Remote Main Screen The main functions of EOS Remote are described below. Touch the screen to learn the operation procedures.
  • Page 27 Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone Terminating the Connection To terminate the connection, perform either of the following operations.  Tap [x] on EOS Remote.  Set the camera’s power to <2>.  The connection will also be terminated if you press the shutter button, operate the Mode Dial, or open the card slot/battery compartment cover.

  • Page 28: Reconnecting

    Reconnecting The camera can reconnect to a smartphone for which connection settings have been registered. Select [Wi-Fi function].  Under the [52] tab, set [Wi-Fi] to [Enable], then select [Wi-Fi function]. Select [q].  Select [q] (Connect to smartphone) and press <0>.
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