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Wireless Transmitter
User's Manual
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What the WT-5 Can Do for You This manual describes how to use the WT-5 to connect the camera to a computer or ftp server over a wireless network. Once a connection has been established, you can: Upload existing photos and movies 1 FTP upload Image transfer Computer ftp server See the Network Guide, 041 See the Network Guide, 015 Take or browse photos remotely 2 Camera control HTTP server iPhone Camera Control Pro 2 Computer See the Network Guide, 019 See the Network Guide, 022 ii En_01
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Control multiple cameras 3 Synchronized release See the Network Guide, 045 See “Wireless Connections” (05) for more information. iii En_01
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Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. XQD is a trademark of Sony 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 incl
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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 product to preve
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A Do not remain in contact with the camera or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. A Do not expose to high temperatures Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or in damage to the casing or intern
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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 every effort
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. Nikon WT-5A FCC ID: CGJ1148EA IC: 4634A-1148EA FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the use
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Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted.
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Notices for Customers in Canada IC RSS-Gen Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Use of 5.15-5.25GHz band 5.15-5.25GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only. Co-location This transmitter must not be co-located or operated
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Notices for Customers in Europe R&TTE Directive We, the manufacturer (Nikon Corporation) hereby declare that this Wireless Transmitter (WT-5) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. AT BE BG CY CZ DK EE FI * * FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE GB IS LI NO CH * Outdoor use limited to 10mW eirp within the band 2454-2483.5MHz Notice for Customers in France Outdoor use of wireless tranceivers is prohibited within
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Available Channels The WT-5 is available in five versions, each destined for use in a different region in compliance with local regulations governing the use of wireless devices (for information on countries not listed in the following table, contact a Nikon representative). Use each model only in the region for which it is intended. Channels Version For use in 2.4 GHz band 5GHz band The 31 countries of the EU-EFTA (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
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IEEE802.11a The channels available for IEEE802.11a are listed below. Channels Version Location Mode W52 W53 W56 W58 36–48 52–64 100–140 149–165 Infrastructure ✔✔ ✔ — Indoor Ad hoc ✔ — ✔ — WT-5 Infrastructure Prohibited Prohibited ✔ — Outdoor Ad hoc Prohibited — ✔ — Infrastructure ✔✔ — ✔ Indoor Ad hoc Prohibited —— ✔ WT-5A Infrastructure Prohibited ✔ — ✔ Outdoor Ad hoc Prohibited —— ✔ Infrastructure ✔✔ —— Indoor Ad hoc ✔ ——— WT-5B Infrastructure ✔✔ —— Outdoor Ad hoc ✔ ——— Infrastructure ——— ✔ Ind
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Table of Contents What the WT-5 Can Do for You..........................................................ii For Your Safety ........................................................................................v Notices......................................................................................................vii Introduction 1 Connection Types...................................................................................3 Connecting the WT-5 ......................................
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of an WT-5 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-5 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 W
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Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on- line at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked
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Connection Types The WT-5 offers a choice of the following connection types: FTP upload Upload existing photos and movies to a computer or ftp server, or upload new photos Image transfer as they are taken. Control the camera using optional Camera Camera control Control Pro 2 software and save new photos and movies directly to the computer. View and take pictures remotely using a HTTP server browser-equipped computer or iPhone. Synchronize the shutter releases for multiple Synchronized rele
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Connecting the WT-5 q Open the camera’s w Fully insert the WT-5 e Rotate the locking peripheral connector connector into the wheel to lock the cover and rotate it up camera peripheral WT-5 in place. out of the way. connector. D Power Source The WT-5 is not equipped with a battery or power switch. Power is supplied from the camera. A Connection Status LED Connection status is shown by the LED on the WT-5. LED Status K Connected. (glows green) H Ready to connect. (flashes green) H Error. (flas
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Wireless Connections Follow the steps below to connect to a wireless network. Image transfer/ FTP upload HTTP server camera control Install the Wireless Transmitter Utility Step 1: Ready the camera and WT-5 (07) Step 2: Select the WT-5 (08) Step 3: Run the connection wizard (08) Step 4: Adjust network settings (016) Image Transfer, Camera Control, and HTTP FTP Upload (016) Server (019) Pair the camera and Configure the server computer Connect 5 En_01
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A Network Guide For information on using a wireless network once the camera and WT-5 are connected, see the network guide supplied with the camera. D Choosing a Power Source To prevent the camera powering off unexpectedly during setup or data transfer, use a fully-charged battery or an optional AC adapter designated for use with your camera. For more information, see the camera manual. D The Wireless Transmitter Utility The Wireless Transmitter Utility must be installed on computers connect
