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Wireless Transmitter
User's Manual
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Trademark Information Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with this Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Apple Public Source License This product includes Apple mDNS source code that is subject to the
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For Your Safety For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
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For Your Safety Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Do not expos
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Notices Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While ever
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Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. ❏U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and RSS-Gen of IC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID
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Notices Indoor operations In accordance with 47 CFR Part 15.407 (e) U-NII, devices operating in 5.15– 5.25 GHz frequency bands are restricted to indoor operations only. Co-location This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wirel
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Notices Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION : This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION : Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ❏ IC RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includi
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Notices Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon, declares that this Wireless LAN Module (SX-10WAG) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. ❏ Notice for Customers in France Outdoor use of wireless transceivers is prohibited in France. ❏ Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries The following apply only to users in European countries: This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. • This prod
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ................................................................................................................ i Notices ............................................................................................................................. iii Introduction................................................................1 Parts of the WT-4...........................................................................................................2 Supported
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Uploading Images to an ftp Server ...................... 107 Creating an ftp Server.............................................................................................108 Windows Vista.............................................................................................................................. 108 Windows XP .................................................................................................................................. 114 Macintosh.....................
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A Background Knowledge This manual assumes basic knowledge of ftp servers and local area networks (LANs). For more information on installing, configuring, and using devices in a network, contact the manufacturer or network administrator. A Illustrations The camera shown in this manual is a Nikon D3. Save where otherwise noted, all software and operating system dialogs, messages, and displays are taken from Windows Vista Ultimate or Mac OS X. Their actual appearance and content may vary wit
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a WT-4 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-4 is for use exclusively in the country of sale; operation in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed. Users who are unsure as to the country of purchase are requested to contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it where all those who use the product can read it. The principal difference between the WT
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Parts of the WT-4 Parts of the WT-4 3 2 4, 5 1 6 9 7 10 8 1 Power switch 6 Eyelet for strap ........................... 71, 82, 91, 103, 141 7 Connector cover 2 Antenna connector....................... 8 8 Battery chamber cover.................8 3 Status LEDs ............................... 3, 77 9 DC-IN connector 10 Ethernet connector POWER (green/yellow), LINK (green), ERROR (orange) 4 USB connector cover ........................... 70, 81, 90, 102, 140 5 USB connector .......................
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Parts of the WT-4 D The Antenna Always use the supplied antenna with the WT-4. Use of other antennas with this transmitter is prohibited by law. A The POWER LED When the WT-4 is on, the POWER LED glows green to indicate that the battery is fully charged or that an AC adapter is connected. At battery levels below 10%, it will blink green to warn that the battery requires charging. When the WT-4 is turned off, the POWER LED briefly turns yellow as the product powers down. A Supplied Accessori
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Supported Modes Supported Modes The WT-4 connects the camera to wireless and Ethernet networks. Photographs on the camera can then be previewed on the computer or transmitted to an ftp server or printer and the camera controlled remotely from a computer. The WT-4 supports the following modes: Mode Host Description See Computer Upload new or existing Transfer mode pg. 70 or ftp server photographs to host. Preview the photographs in internal Thumbnail Computer memory on the computer monito
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Supported Modes A FTP Servers Servers can be configured using standard ftp services available with supported operating systems, such as IIS (Internet Information Services). Connection to computers on other networks via a router, Internet ftp connections and ftp servers running third-party software are not supported. A Ethernet Connection The camera can not connect to a wireless LAN when an Ethernet cable is connected. Before connecting to a wireless LAN, turn the WT-4 off and disconnect th
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Workflow Workflow When using the WT-4 for the first time, follow the steps below to set up the WT-4, install the required software, create a wireless network, and upload pictures to the computer. 1 Set up the WT-4 and install software (pp. 7–15). 1-1 Preparing the Camera 1-2 Preparing the WT-4 1-3 Installing Software 2 Configuring the Network (pp. 16–46). • See pages pp. 17–25 for information on Windows Vista. • See pages pp. 26–37 for information on Windows XP. • See pages pp. 38–46 for infor
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Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Before using the WT-4, set the camera [USB] option to [MTP/PTP], insert a battery in the WT-4, and install the WT-4 Setup Utility and Thumbnail Selector on the host computer. Choosing “MTP/PTP” Before connecting the WT-4, set the camera [USB] option to [MTP/ PTP] as described below. Make sure that the camera battery is fully charged or the optional AC adapter is connected. See the camera manual for more information. 1 Turn the camera on. Power switch
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Preparing the WT-4 Preparing the WT-4 Attach the Antenna Attach the supplied antenna to the WT-4 as shown in the diagram. Inserting the Battery To prevent loss of power during setup or upload, use a fully- charged battery or an optional AC adapter. The WT-4 takes one EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery; other batteries can not be used. Note that the drain on the battery is increased when the WT-4 is attached. 1 Open the battery chamber cover. 2 Using the side of the battery to Battery latch
