Canon EOS 5D Mk.4 Manual

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Preparation and BasicOperation
This chapter describes how to register a nickname (for 
identification) necessary for using the camera’s wireless 
functions and the basic operations. 

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First, set the camera’s nickname (for identification).
When the camera is connected to another device wirelessly, the 
nickname will be displayed on the device. Be sure to set a nickname 
as otherwise you cannot set the wireless functions.
1Select [Communication settings].
Press the < M> button, select 
[Communication settings] under the 
[5 4] tab, and press < 0>.
2Select [Built-in wireless settings].
3Select [Nickname].
When this setting is selected for the 
first time, a screen to register a...

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Registering a Nickname
4Enter a nickname.
For instructions on entering 
characters, see the next page.
 When using the default nickname (the 
camera name), proceed to step 5.
 Otherwise, enter any characters 
between 1 to 10 characters in length.
5Exit the setting.
When you are finished, press the 
 button.
 Select [ OK] on the confirmation 
dialog and press < 0> to return to 
the menu screen.
Since the nickname is a required wirele ss setting, you cannot delete all the 
characters. 

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Registering a Nickname
Changing the entry area
Press the < Q> button to toggle 
between the top and bottom entry 
areas.
 Moving the cursor
Use < 5> or < 9> in the top area to 
move the cursor.
 Entering text
In the bottom area, use < 5> or < 9> to select a character, then 
press < 0> to enter it.
You can check how many characters you have entered and how 
many more can be entered by referring to [*/*] on the upper right of 
the screen.
 Changing the entry mode*
Select [ E] at the bottom right...

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The basic operation for using the camera’s wireless functions is explained here. Follow the procedures below.
1Select [Communication settings].
Press the < M> button, select 
[Communication settings] under the 
[5 4] tab, and press < 0>.
2Select [Built-in wireless settings].
3Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
4Select [Enable].
 When a nickname (for 
identification) is not registered, a 
registration screen is displayed. 
See page W-8 to register a nickname.
 [Wi-Fi function ] is now selectable.
Basic Operation...

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Basic Operation and Settings
5Select [Wi-Fi function].
6Select the Wi-Fi function to 
connect to.
Use < 5> or < 9> to select an item, 
then press < 0>.
 When the connection settings are not 
registered, the setting screen is 
displayed.
 When the connection settings are 
already registered, the reconnection 
screen is displayed (p.W-42).
 When using the NFC function, see page W-16.
The [Built-in wireless settings] screen 
displayed in step 5 is the portal screen 
for setting the wireless...

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Basic Operation and Settings
[Wi-Fi/NFC]
Set whether to [Enable] or [Disable] the wireless functions. You can 
also set whether to enable or disable the NFC function.
 Set to [Enable ] to enable the selection of [ Wi-Fi function], [Send 
images to smartphone ], and [Clear settings ].
 When the use of electronic devic es and wireless devices is 
prohibited, such as on board airplanes or in hospitals, set it to 
[Disable].
[Wi-Fi function]
The following Wi-Fi f unctions are available:
 Connect to...

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Basic Operation and Settings
When multiple exposures or time-lapse movie is set, you cannot select 
[5 4: Communication settings ].
Interface Cable Connection Cautions
 During a wireless LAN connection, you cannot use the camera by 
connecting it to Connect Station, a computer, a wireless file transmitter, 
or another device with a cable. Terminate the connection before 
connecting a cable.
 When the camera is connected to Connect Station, a computer, a 
wireless file transmitter, or another...

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Basic Operation and Settings
Wireless connection status can be checked on the camera’s LCD 
monitor and LCD panel.
*  is also displayed on the screen for sending images.
*  is not displayed when the camera is connected with [ Easy connection] or 
[ Camera access point mode ].
* For the display screen during Live View shooting, refer to the Camera Instruction  Manual.
Wireless Connection Status
Connection statusLCD monitorLCD panel
Wi-Fi functionWireless signal  strengthWi-Fi function
Not...

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Using an NFC-enabled smartphone or Connect Station enables you to 
do the following:
Touch a smartphone to the camera to  easily connect them wirelessly 
(p.W-21).
 While playing back images on the camera, touch a smartphone to 
the camera to send a captured image to the smartphone (p.W-31).
 Hold the camera close to Connect  Station (sold separately) to easily 
connect them wirelessly (p.W-44).
When using the NFC function, follow the steps below to set the 
camera’s NFC setting.
1Select...