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    What Can I Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions? (EOS M2)

    26-May-2015
    8201952500

    Solution

    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.

    What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions



    Transfer images between cameras
    Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras with built-in wireless LAN functions.

    Connect to a smartphone
    View saved images or operate the camera from your smartphone. Install the dedicated application "Camera Connect" on your smartphone to use these 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.


    Send images to a Web service
    Upload your images to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo service for Canon users (free registration required), to share them with family and friends.

    View images using a media player
    Display 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

    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://canon.com/cig).
    ・Settings for "Send images to a Web service" may not be performed from a computer in certain countries and areas.

    Wi-Fi Function Flowchart
    NOTE
    Connection methods:
    ・Camera access point mode:
    A simple wireless LAN mode where a camera and smartphone, or a camera and printer can be directly connected via a wireless LAN.
    ・Infrastructure mode:
    A wireless LAN mode that connects to each Wi-Fi device via a wireless LAN access point. In this mode, communication to a distant Wi-Fi device can be established as long as a wireless LAN access point is located nearby.

    Transfer images between cameras
    SetupSet up another Canon camera with built-in wireless LAN functions
    Connection methodConnect the cameras directly via a wireless LAN
    Now you can...Transfer images between cameras

    Connect to a smartphone
    SetupInstall Camera Connect on a smartphone
    Connection method・Camera access point mode
    ・Infrastructure mode
    Now you can...・View images on the camera
    ・Shoot remotely

    Print images using a Wi-Fi printer
    SetupSet up a Wi-Fi printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless LAN)
    Connection method・Camera access point mode
    ・Infrastructure mode
    Now you can...Play back and print images


    Send images to a Web service
    Setup・Set up a computer with EOS Utility installed and a wireless LAN access point that can access the Internet
    ・Sign up as a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY member
    ・Configure the camera for Web service access
    Connection methodInfrastructure mode
    Now you can...・Send images to Web services
    ・Send Emails to your acquaintances

    View images using a media player
    Setup・Set up devices supporting DLNA and a wireless LAN access point
    ・Connect a media player to a TV set
    Connection methodInfrastructure mode
    Now you can...View images on the camera by operating the media player

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