Why Connect via Wireless LAN (the Wi-Fi Function)? (EOS 5D Mark IV)
04-Aug-2016
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Solution
This camera's wireless 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 functions.
| Can do it | Contents | |
 | Communicate with a smartphone | •Connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet wirelessly and use the dedicated application "Camera Connect" to operate the camera remotely or view images stored in the camera. •In this manual and on the camera’s LCD monitor, "smartphone" refers to smartphones and tablets. •NFC*-enabled smartphones can be connected by touching them to the camera. * Near Field Communication |
 | Save images to Canon Connect Station | •Hold the camera close to Connect Station (sold separately) to connect to and save images to it. |
 | Operate remotely using EOS Utility | •Connect the camera to a computer wirelessly and operate the camera remotely using EOS Utility (EOS software). |
 | Print images using a Wi-Fi printer | •Wirelessly connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless LAN) to print images. |
 | Transfer images to an FTP server | •Wirelessly connect the camera to an FTP server to transfer captured images. |
 | Send images to a Web service | •Share images with your family and friends or share images using various Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo service for Canon users (free registration required). |
IMPORTANT
- Update the Connect Station firmware to the latest version.
CANON iMAGE 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).
NOTE
<Easy Connection Using the NFC Function>
This camera can be easily connected to an NFC-enabled smartphone or Connect Station (sold separately) using the NFC function. For details, see page 24.
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 connections.
<What You Can Do Using the NFC Function>
You can use this camera's NFC function to do the following:
- Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to easily connect them wirelessly.
- 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 Connect Station (sold separately) to easily connect them wirelessly.
For details, refer to the instruction manual included with the camera.
*This camera 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, when there is no card, when the LCD monitor is closed with the screen facing inward, or while the camera is connected to another device with an interface cable.
*To connect the camera to a smartphone using the NFC function, the smartphone's Wi-Fi and NFC functions must be enabled.
Wireless Function Flowchart (Easy Connection)
 Smartphone |  EOS Utility |  Printer | Connect Station | |
| Set up | Register the camera's nickname (first time only) | |||
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| Install Camera Connect on a smartphone | Install EOS Utility on a computer | Set up a compatible printer | Set up Connect Station | |
| Connect | | | | |
| Register connection destinations to the camera | Connect via NFC | |||
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| Use | Make images viewable and shoot remotely | Operate the camera remotely | Print images | Save images |
Wireless Function Flowchart (Advanced Connection)
| Smartphone | EOS Utility | Printer |  FTP Server |  Web service | |
| Set up | Register a nickname (first time only) | ||||
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| Install Camera Connect on a smartphone | Install EOS Utility on a computer | | Set up a computer as an FTP server | ･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 | |||||
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| Connect the camera to each device | | | |||
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| Use | Make images viewable and shoot remotely | Operate the camera 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 Wi-Fi Alliance.