Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual GPS Function Instruction Manual For Wi-Fi functions, basic operation procedures for "Transferring Images

W-8First, 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.

W-9Registering a Nickname4Enter a nickname. For instructions on entering characters, see “Virtual Keyboard Operation” on the next page. Up to 16 cha

Registering a NicknameW-10 Switching to other input areasTo switch between top and bottom input areas, press the <Q> button. Moving the cursor

W-11 When you want to prioritize wireless LAN functions, do not operate the shutter button, Mode Dial, or playback button. Otherwise, shooting or pla

Basic Operation and SettingsW-12Connecting with an Interface Cable When [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab is set to [Enable], interface cable connection is

W-132Transferring ImagesBetween CamerasImages can be transferred between Canon cameras via the built-in wireless LAN functions. Wireless connection i

W-14Register the target camera to connect to via a wireless LAN.The camera can be connected to only one camera at a time.1Select [Wi-Fi function]. Un

W-15Selecting the Connection Destination4Select the images to send. Select images on the camera sending the images (p.W-16). Do not operate the came

W-16Selected images are sent one by one.1Select an image to send. Press the <U> key to select an image to send, then press <0>. Press th

W-17Sending ImagesMultiple images (up to 50 files) can be selected and sent.1Press <0>.2Select [Send selected]. To select the size of the image

Sending ImagesW-18 4Reduce the image size. Set it if necessary. 5Send the images. Press the <V> key to select [Send], then press <0> to

W-19The camera can reconnect to another camera for which connection settings have been registered.1Select [Wi-Fi function]. Under the [53] tab, set [

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W-213Connecting to aSmartphoneConnecting the camera to a smartphone lets you use the smartphone to view, manage, and receive images stored in the came

W-22Supported Smartphone Operating SystemsThe following smartphone operating systems are supported (as of September 2012).For updated information on s

W-23The camera and smartphone can be directly connected via a wireless LAN.Because the camera acts as an access point, no other access point is necess

Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a ConnectionW-245Connect the smartphone to the camera. On the Wi-Fi settings menu of the smartphone, sele

W-25Using Camera Access Point Mode to Establish a Connection9Connect to the camera. When pairing is completed, the screen on the left is displayed. P

W-26You can use a smartphone with EOS Remote installed to view images stored on the camera and shoot remotely.The main functions of EOS Remote are des

W-27Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone1Select [Exit]. If the screen on the left is not displayed, select [Wi-Fi function] under the [53] tab on

Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction ManualEOS 6D (WG)

W-28The camera can reconnect to a smartphone for which connection settings have been registered.1Select [Wi-Fi function]. Under the [53] tab, set [Wi

EOS 6D (WG)GPS Function Instruction Manual

G-2 Location information*1 (latitude, longitude, elevation, and coordinated universal time*2) can be added to images. Shooting locations of geotagge

G-3Features The camera time can be set using GPS signals. Shooting locations and the route traveled can be viewed on a virtual map, using the Map U

G-4Meaning of Symbols: Warning to prevent shooting problems.: Supplemental information.(p.**) : Reference page numbers for further information.The ico

G-5Features ... G-2Conventions Used in this Manual...

G-6To acquire GPS signals, bring the camera outdoors where the sky is unobstructed and aim it upwards. Keep your hands and other objects off the top o

G-7Acquiring GPS SignalsGPS signal status is indicated by the <r> icon on the camera’s LCD panel and LCD monitor.• Constant <r> : Signal a

Acquiring GPS SignalsG-8 Under favorable conditions, signal acquisition takes approx. 30-60 seconds after turning on the camera if radiowave conditio

G-9Acquiring GPS Signals1Select [GPS]. On the [52] tab, select [GPS] and press <0>.2Set [Select GPS device] to [Internal GPS]. When using the

W-2This camera’s wireless LAN functions let you perform a range of tasks wirelessly, from sending images to Web services and other cameras to controll

Acquiring GPS SignalsG-105Take a picture.X Shots taken after GPS signal acquisition are geotagged.The screen below is displayed when pressing the <

G-11The interval (time) to update the location information can be set. Shorter positioning intervals yield more accurate location information for your

G-12The camera time can be set using GPS signals. 1Select [GPS]. On the [52] tab, select [GPS] and press <0>.2Set [Select GPS device] to [Inter

G-13Using the GPS logging function, the location information of the route the camera traveled can be automatically recorded on the camera’s internal m

Logging the Route TraveledG-145Set [Log GPS position] to [Enable].Location information is recorded at regular intervals along the route the camera tra

G-15Logging the Route TraveledYou can import log files to a computer using the provided software EOS Utility, or by transferring the log data to a car

Logging the Route TraveledG-16 When carrying the camera in a bag or suitcase as you travel, make sure the camera faces upward and nothing is on top o

G-17Keep the following points in mind when using the GPS function. In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be

G-18Map Utility Shooting locations or route traveled can be displayed on a virtual map on a computer using location information recorded on the camera

G-19Geotagging Images: Latitude, longitude, elevation, time (UTC) and signal acquisitionFor cameras not compatible with GPS, geotagging is possible us

W-3What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions(1)z Transfer images between cameras (p.W-13)Transfer images between this camera and other Canon ca

Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual GPS Function Instruction Manual For Wi-Fi functions, basic operation procedures for "Transferring Images

W-4 In this manual, the term “wireless LAN” is used as a general term for Wi-Fi and Canon’s original wireless communication functions. The ** (numbe

W-5213IntroductionWhat You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions ... W-2Conventions Used in This Manual ...

W-6Settings and connection status for [Wi-Fi] under the [53] tab can be checked on the camera’s LCD panel and LCD monitor.[Wi-Fi] Settings and Connect

W-71Basic Settings forWireless LAN FunctionsThis chapter describes settings necessary for using the camera’s wireless LAN functions.