Getting started
The procedure for using the Wi-Fi function to send images from a camera to a computer is explained in the following four steps. Proceed in order from Step 1.
Step 1: Preparing necessary items
Step 2: Performing basic camera settings
Step 3: Connecting the camera to the computer
Step 4: Sending images to the computer
Step 1: Preparing necessary items
1. Check the computer`s requirements.
The camera can connect to the following computers via wireless LAN.
| Windows | Macintosh | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8 Windows 7*1 Windows Vista*2 Windows XP Professional / Home Edition*3 | Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7, 10.8 |
| Computer | PC with one of the above OS preinstalled and a USB port as a standard feature (Upgraded machines not supported) * .NET Framework 3.0 is required *4 | Macintosh with one of the above OS installed and a USB port as a standard feature |
| CPU | Pentium 1.3GHz or higher | Intel processor |
| RAM | Minimum 1GB *5 | Minimum 1GB |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Display | Screen resolution: 1024 768 or more Color quality: Medium (16 bit) or more | 1,024 x 768 resolution or higher Colors: Thousands or more |
*2 Compatible with 32-bit/64-bit systems for Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2 except Started Edition.
*3 Compatible with Service Pack 3.
*4 .NET Framework is Microsoft software. It is installed together with EU.
*5 For Windows 7 64-bit systems, minimum of 2 GB.
2. Confirm that an access point base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) is connected to the computer.
NOTE
- A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connecting multiple computers. A router that contains an wireless function is called a wireless (LAN) router.
- This page will refer to all wireless routers and base stations as "access points".
- When unsure of your computer setup, refer to the user manual provided with the computer.
3. Make sure that the included EOS Utility software is installed on your computer.
IMPORTANT
- Settings may not be possible with older versions of the software. Please install the software from the CD-ROM included with the camera.
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Step 2: Performing basic camera settings
The following settings must be performed before the cameras Wi-Fi fuction is used.
1. Set the cameras power switch to <ON>.
2. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen.
3. Press the < 
> button to select [Wi-Fi] under the [ 
] tab, then press < 
>.
4. Select [Enable], then press < >.
[Wi-Fi function] can now be selected.
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Set [Auto power off] under the [
] tab to [Disable].
- If the cameras auto power off is activated during the wireless LAN connection, the wireless LAN function will turn off. Wireless LAN connection is restored when the camera wakes up from auto power off.
] tab to [Disable].
5. Select [Wi-Fi function] under the [ ] tab, then press < >.
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When setting up Wi-Fi for the first time, the camera nickname registration screen will be displayed.
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 for your camera.
Select [OK] and and then enter a nickname (up to 16 letters and numbers).
Press the <MENU> button when finished.
Select [OK] on the confirmation screen, then press <
The nickname is registered, and the [Wi-Fi function] screen will appear.
NOTE
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- Switching to other input areas
To switch between top and bottom input areas, press the <Q> button.
- Moving the cursor
To move the cursor, press the <
- Entering text
In the bottom input area, press the <
- Deleting text
Press the <
- Finishing text entry
Press the <MENU> button to confirm what you have entered and exit. If a confirmation screen is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
- Canceling text entry
Press the <INFO> button to cancel text entry and exit. If a confirmation screen is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
> button to erase one character.6. The [Wi-Fi function] screen will be displayed.
This concludes the basic camera settings.
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Step 3: Connecting the camera to the computer
1. Select [ 
], then press <>.
2. Select the Wireless setting method, and connect to the access point using one of the following methods.
For access points that support WPS: 3A Easy Connection via WPS (PBC Mode) 3B Easy Connection via WPS (PIN Mode) For access points that do not support WPS: 3C Manual Connection by Searching Networks
NOTE
- WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a structure for simplifying settings when connecting one wireless LAN device to another.
- In pushbutton connection mode (PBC mode), the camera and the access point can be connected simply by pressing the WPS button on the access point.
-In PIN code connection mode (PIN mode), an 8-digit identification number specified on the camera is set at the access point to establish a connection.
- Refer to the user guide provided with your access point to check if it supports WPS.
3A Easy Connection via WPS (PBC Mode)
NOTE
- Check the position of the WPS button on the access point in advance.
3A-1. Press the <> key to select [WPS (PBC mode)], then press <>.
Select [OK] and press <> to go to the next screen.3A-2. Press the access points WPS button.
NOTE
For details about where the WPS button is located and how long to press it, refer to the access points instruction manual.
3A-3. Select [OK] and press <> to establish a connection with the access point.
When a connection with the access point is established, the [IP address set.] screen is displayed.3A-4. Press the <> key to select the automatic IP address setting method, then press <>.
Select [OK] and press <> to go to the next screen.If you have completed the settings up to this point, proceed to Step 4. .
3B: Easy Connection via WPS (PIN Mode)
IMPORTANT
If stealth functions of the access point are enabled, connection may be disabled. Deactivate stealth functions.
3B-1. Press the <> key to select [WPS (PIN mode)], then press <>.
Select [OK] and press <> to go to the next screen.3B-2. At the access point, specify the 8-digit PIN code displayed on the cameras LCD monitor.
After the PIN code is specified, select [OK] and press <NOTE
For instructions on setting PIN codes at the access point, refer to the access points instruction manual.
>3B-3. Select [OK] and press <> to establish a connection with the access point.
When a connection with the access point is established, the [IP address set.] screen is displayed.NOTE
- It may take approx. one minute to establish a connection.
3B-4. Press the <> key to select [Auto setting], then press <>.
Select [OK] and press <> to go to the next screen.If you have completed the settings up to this point, please proceed to Step 4.
3C: Manual Connection by Searching Networks
3C-1. The access point`s SSID, security method, and encryption key are all necessary for connection. Refer to the user guide included with your access point to look up information on SSID, Security method/encryption method, and security keys.
NOTE
- SSID-Numbers and letters used to identify a specific existing access point. This is also called the "access point name" or "network name".
- Security method/encryption method is the method for encrypting data during wireless transmission.
- Encryption key (network key) is the key used when encrypting data during wireless transmission.
3C-2. Press the <> key to select [Find network], then press <>.
Select [OK] and press <> to go to the next screen.3C-3. Press <> to enable the selection of an access point, select the desired access point, then press <> again.
Select [OK] and press <> to go to the next screen.
Indicates whether the device is in infrastructure or ad hoc mode.
An icon is displayed if the access point is encrypted.
First 9 characters of the SSID.
Channel usedNOTE
- To configure settings for the access point manually, select [Enter connection] and press <
- To search for access points again, select [Search again] and press <
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This camera supports the following options for [Authentication] and [Encryption settings]. Therefore, the encryption used by the access point should be one of the following.
[Authentication]: Open system, Shared key, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK
[Encryption settings]: WEP, TKIP, or AES
3C-4. Press the < > key to select the format and the number of characters used for the key, then press <>.
Select [OK] and press <> to go to the next screen.REFERENCE
If WEP encryption is used by the access point, the [Key index] screen is displayed.
Select the key index number specified for the access point, then press <
- Select [OK] and press <
3C-5. Enter the encryption key using the virtual keyboard.
After a connection to the access point has been established , the [IP address set.] screen will be displayed.3C-6. Press the < > key to select [Auto setting], then press <>.
Select [OK] and press <> to go to the next screen.REFERENCE
[Auto setting]
- Configures the settings available in [Manual setting] automatically. However, this option can only be used in environments using DHCP servers, or access points or routers with DHCP server functionality, such that IP addresses and related settings are assigned and configured automatically. If an error is displayed even though the IP address and related settings is set to be automatically assigned and configured, select [Manual setting].
[Manual setting]
- If [Auto setting] results in an error, enter the IP address manually. Enter the IP address assigned to the camera when prompted for the IP address. Enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [Gateway], and [DNS address] on the corresponding screens displayed.
- When entering the IP address and Subnet mask, turn the <
- When you have finished entering information, press the <MENU> button. A confirmation screen is not displayed.
> dial to move the input position in the upper area and turn the < 
> dial to select the number. Press < 
If you have completed the setting up to this point, proceed to Step 4. .
4. 4. Use the provided Pairing Software contained in the bundled software to establish a connection between the camera and a computer.
Press the <> key to select [OK], then press <>.
IMPORTANT
- [Pairing Software] is installed automatically during "easy installation" of the software provided with the camera. If it is not installed, install it on the computer to be connected to the camera in advance.
- Windows 8/7/Vista Users:
When operating the camera remotely using EOS Utility, perform the operations as follows before starting the [Pairing software]. If these operations are not performed, the [Pairing Software] may not start.
Open the [C Drive] > [Program Files] > [Canon] > [EOS Utility] > [WFTPairing] folder (in this order), and then double-click the [WFT FirewallSettings] icon. (The folder names above are examples. The location of files differs according to the environment.)
5. The following message is displayed. "******" represents the last six digits of the MAC address of the camera to be connected.
6. Start the pairing software.
- Normally, it is installed in the same location as EOS Utility.
7. After the pairing software starts up, an icon is displayed on the task bar. When the camera is detected, a message is displayed.
8. Double-click the pairing software icon.
9. Detected cameras are listed. Click [Connect].
NOTE
- Cameras that have already been connected are not included in the list.
- If multiple cameras are displayed, identify the camera to connect to by its MAC address displayed on the cameras LCD monitor.
10. When the camera detects the computer on which you clicked [Connect] in step 9, the screen below is displayed.
Press the < > key to select [OK], then press <>.
11. Select [OK] and press <> to save the settings.
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- To change the name of the settings, select [Settings name] and press <
12. After the connection has been established, the [ Connection] screen is displayed.
This completes the procedure for connecting the camera with a computer.NOTE
There is no need to complete pairing again if you will continue using a particular camera and computer together after pairing without changing the settings.
To reconnect to the same computer, simply turn on the camera and start the pairing software. The connection between the camera and computer will be established automatically.
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Step 4: Sending images to the computer
1. EOS Utility will start up.
If EOS Utility does not start up automatically, Click the [Start] button > [All Programs] > [Canon Utilities] > [EOS Utility] > [EOS Utility].
NOTE
For Mac OSX, click the [EOS Utility] icon on the Dock.
- If the AutoPlay screen is displayed, click [Downloads images from EOS camera].
2. The following screen will be displayed. Click 
[Starts to download images], or 
[Lets you select and download images].
*The main window displayed differs depending on the connected camera.
NOTE
The downloaded images are sorted by date into folders and saved in the [My Pictures] folder by default.
To change the save destination, click [Preferences] and use the displayed dialogue box to choose a different destination.
3. If you selected [Lets you select and download images] in step 3, a viewer window will appear and the images in the memory card will be displayed.
Select the desired images from the list by appending them with a checkmark, and then click [Download]. (Four images have been selected in the example below.)
NOTE
- An [
- You can click the [
] icon will be displayed in the upper left corner of movie files.
] button displayed in the upper right and extract images by a variety of criteria to select images to download.4. The [Download image] dialog box appears. To change the save destination click [Destination Folder...] and set a new save destination in the dialog box displayed.
Click [OK].
5. The images will be downloaded to the computer.
6. When all images have been downloaded, DPP starts up automatically and the downloaded images are displayed in DPPs main window.
NOTE
- To use Digital Photo Professional or ImageBrowser EX for image editing or other operations, refer to the PDF instruction manuals on the CD-ROM included with the camera.
This concludes the procedure for downloading images from the camera to a computer.
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FAQs
How do I connect my Canon 70D to my computer wirelessly? ›
Go down until Wi-Fi. And enable it go down one to Wi-Fi function and press ok a screen will appear
How do I connect my Canon EOS to my computer via WiFi? ›- Start EOS Utility.
- In EOS Utility, click [Pairing over Wi-Fi/LAN]. If a firewall-related message is displayed, select [Yes].
- Click [Connect]. Select the camera to connect to, then click [Connect].
With Wi-Fi enabled on the EOS 70D, you can transfer images to a compatible Canon camera, send them to a Wi-Fi enabled printer or media player or upload them to the Canon iMage Gateway web service (free registration required) which provides 10GB of online media storage and sharing options for social media.
How do I tether my Canon 70D to my laptop? ›- Go in to the settings menu on the camera and enable the WiFi.
- Go to the WiFi function menu and choose Remote control (EOS Utility)
- Follow the steps to select your network, and input the WiFi key.
- The camera will prompt you to start the pairing software.
Use a USB cable to connect your camera directly to your computer. Drag and drop the images you want from the camera to your desktop. Insert the camera's SD card and drag the image files from the card to your desktop. Send pictures directly from your camera to the cloud and access your cloud account from your computer.
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How do I upload pictures from my Canon camera to my computer via Wi-Fi? ›Turn on your Canon and turn on your Wireless Canon camera transmission. Wait for your computer to recognize the WiFi signals from your camera and open the corresponding photo folder that appears on your screen. Transfer your photographs to a stable folder on your computer.
Why can't I download pictures from my Canon camera to my computer? ›Check your USB cable connection and reconnect your camera to your computer. Most Canon cameras have mini USB ports into which you connect the small end of a provided USB cable. Depending on your camera model, you may have to open a rubberized or plastic cover to reveal this port.
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How do I connect my Wi-Fi camera to my computer? ›- Get your WiFi security camera charged. Use the power adapter to get the camera plugged-in and charged.
- Use the network cable to connect to the camera and the router. ...
- Watch the IP camera on PC/Mac. ...
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- Select [Images on camera] from the Camera Connect main window on the smartphone.
- Save images from the camera to the smartphone. ...
- When the selection screen is displayed, choose the desired images ( ), and then tap [Save] ( ).
The Canon 70D is a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DSLR camera and compatible with the TetherPro USB A to Mini B 5 pin cable (Canon IFC-130U compatible).
What is tethered shooting? ›Description: In photography, tethered shooting is the process of capturing images while your camera is connected to your computer, which allows your photos to instantly upload to the computer. The benefit of tethered shooting is that it allows you to check images on a large screen while you're shooting.
How do I transfer photos from camera to laptop? ›- Connect the camera to your computer by using the camera's USB cable.
- Turn on the camera.
- In the AutoPlay dialog box that appears, click Import pictures and videos using Windows.
- (Optional) To tag the pictures, type a tag name in the Tag these pictures (optional) box.
Or just put the SD card to your laptop
Assuming the files stored inside the SD card, you can just pop out the card and attach it to your laptop/notebook or a desktop computer with an adaper. This method is probably the easiest way to get the photos on your computer without the need for a USB cable.
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- Turn on the camera.
- Put your camera in movie mode and switch to auto mode. ...
- Insert the HDMI cable into your camera and connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI to USB video capture device. ...
- It is now time to setup the camera on the tripod and angle it towards you.
- Turn the < > dial to select [ ] ( Remote control (EOS Utility) ), then press < >. ...
- Turn the < > dial to select [ Add a device to connect to ], then press < >.
- Check the SSID (network name) and password. ...
- Select the SSID, then enter the password.
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How do I download pictures from my Canon camera to Windows 10? ›Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable. Power on the camera. Note: The computer automatically detects the camera installs the appropriate drivers from the Windows 10 operating system, and an AutoPlay window should appear on the computer screen. Transfer your pictures and videos.
Can we connect Canon camera to laptop? ›Use Canon or Sony software to use your camera as a webcam
All you'll need is a USB cable, which should have come in your camera box. First download EOS Webcam Utility Beta (Canon) and Imaging Edge Webcam (Sony), both free.
For Windows 10, click the [Start] button, then click [All Apps] and then click [EOS Utility]. For Mac OS X, click the [EOS Utility] icon in the Dock.
Why are my pictures not downloading to my computer? ›Change USB Preferences
Swipe down the notification bar. You might see a notification showing the current USB mode. If USB for file transfer or USB for image transfer is enabled, you don't need to change anything. If not, tap on the notification and select the Transferring files or Transferring images option.
Check your camera settings
According to users, if your USB connection settings are set to Auto on your camera, you won't be able to transfer your photos. To fix the problem, open your camera settings and make sure to choose MTP or PTP mode before trying to import your photos.
Insert the memory card into the card reader of your computer. If your computer doesn't have a compatible built-in memory card reader, use an external memory card adapter compatible with your computer and memory card.
How do I download pictures from my Canon 70d? ›Select the camera icon in the task bar to display the screen below. Select EOS Utility to launch it. If a window to select a program or application appears, select Downloads images from EOS camera / using Canon EOS Utility, and then select OK.
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How do I download pictures from camera to computer? ›- Connect the camera to your computer by using the camera's USB cable.
- Turn on the camera.
- In the AutoPlay dialog box that appears, click Import pictures and videos using Windows.
- (Optional) To tag the pictures, type a tag name in the Tag these pictures (optional) box.
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How do I transfer photos from camera to Mac wirelessly? ›- On the camera, select Menu.
- Select Setup.
- Select Access Point Setting.
- Select the wireless access point.
- Press the Playback button on the camera.
- Press the Menu button.
- Select Send to Computer.
- Follow the instruction to save the images to the computer.
Make sure the USB or USB-C cable is properly connected to your camera and the computer. If your computer has another USB port, try plugging the cable into it. Check your camera to make sure it's turned on and set to the correct mode for importing photos. See the instructions provided with your camera.
How do I transfer photos from my Canon to my Mac? ›Start the EOS Utility application on your Mac and click "Connect to Camera" to connect your computer to your camera. Select your camera's photos in the Utility application and then click to import those images into a folder on your Mac desktop. Start iPhoto and click "File" and then "Import".