Canon Eos Rebel T6s 760d Instruction Manual

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Basic Operation andSettings
This chapter describes the  basic operation and settings 
necessary for using the camera’s wireless LAN 
functions. 

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The basic operation for setting the camera’s wireless LAN functions is explained here. Follow the procedures below.
1Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
Under the [5 1] tab, select [ Wi-Fi/
NFC ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Enable].
 Press the < Z> key to select 
[Enable ], then press < 0>.
 When this setting is selected for 
the first time, a screen to register a 
nickname (for identification) is 
displayed.  See page W-14 to 
register a nickname.
 [Wi-Fi function ] under the [51] tab is 
now selectable.
 When...

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Basic Operation and Settings
4Select the Wi-Fi function to 
connect to.
Press the < W> < X> or < Y> < Z> 
keys to select an item.
 The camera’s wireless LAN settings 
are set from this screen. For further 
connection settings, see “Easy 
Connection” or “Advanced 
Connection”.
 When it is set to [ Disable], you cannot select [ Wi-Fi function] under 
the [5 1] tab.
 When using the NFC function, set [ Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Enable], then add 
[X] to [Allow NFC connections ]. Press the  button to add 
or...

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Basic Operation and Settings
If necessary, set [ Auto power off] 
under the [5 2] tab to [Disable].
 If the camera’s auto power off is 
activated during the wireless LAN 
connection, the connection will be 
terminated.
Wireless LAN connection  status can be checked on the camera’s LCD 
panel.
Auto Power Off
Wireless LAN Connection Status
Connection StatusWi-Fi Function  Display
Not connected (Off)
Connected/Sending data/
Receiving data
Waiting for connection/Waiting for 
reconnection (Blinking)...

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Basic Operation and Settings
You can operate wireless LAN functions by touching the camera’s 
screen as well.
Using the camera’s NFC functi on enables you to do the following:
 Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to connect them 
easily via a wireless LAN (p.W-20).
 While playing back images on the camera, touch an NFC-enabled 
smartphone to the camera to send a captured image to the 
smartphone (p.W-31).
 Hold the camera close to the Canon Connect Station (sold 
separately) to connect...

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Basic Operation and Settings
Cable Connection Cautions
When [ 51: Wi-Fi/NFC ] is set to [Enable], connection via interface cable, 
stereo AV cable, or HDMI cable is disabled. Set [ 51: Wi-Fi/NFC ] to 
[ Disable ] before connecting a cable.
 When the camera is connected to a Connect Station, computer, printer, 
GPS receiver, TV set, or any other device with an interface cable, 
settings for [ Wi-Fi/NFC] cannot be changed. Disconnect the interface 
cable before changing any settings.
Cards
 If...

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Registering aNickname
This chapter describes how to set the camera’s 
nickname (for identification). 

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Before setting up a connection, set the camera’s nickname (for 
identification).
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 as otherwise you cannot go to the wireless LAN settings 
screen.
1Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
 Under the [5 1] tab, select [ Wi-Fi/
NFC ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Enable].
 Press the < Z> key to select 
[Enable ], then press < 0>.
 When this setting is selected for the 
first time, a...

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Registering a Nickname
3Enter a nickname.
For instructions on entering 
characters, see “Virtual Keyboard 
Operation” on the next page.
 Enter any characters between 1 to 14 
characters in length.
4Exit the setting.
When you are finished, press the 
 button.
 Select [ OK] on the confirmation 
dialog and press < 0> to return to 
the menu screen.
The nickname can be changed later from the [ General sett.] screen. 

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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
Press the < Y> < Z> keys in the top
area to move the cursor.
 Entering text
In the bottom area, press the < W> < X> or   keys 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]...