Nikon SnapBridge SnapBridge Connection Guide (for D‑SLR Cameras)
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Connection Guide (for D‑SLR Cameras)
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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................2
The Interface ......................................................................................................2
Trouble Connecting? ......................................................................................2
More on SnapBridge .......................................................................................2
What You’ll Need ...............................................................................3
What SnapBridge Can Do for You ....................................................3
Readying the Smart Device .............................................................4
Pairing and Connecting ...................................................................5
Download/Remote Control ..............................................................9
Downloading Pictures ...................................................................................9
Remote Photography ..................................................................................10
Connection Tips ..............................................................................11
The Wi‑Fi Prompt (iOS Only)......................................................................11
Enabling/Disabling Wireless Connections ........................................... 12
More on Pairing and Connecting ..................................................13
The NFC Dialog .............................................................................................. 13
Pairing After Launch .................................................................................... 13
“Unable to Connect.” .................................................................................... 13
Pairing Problems ...........................................................................................14
Pairing with Multiple Cameras ................................................................. 14
Downloading Pictures ................................................................................15
Introduction
Read this guide for information on establishing wireless connections
between compatible cameras and smart devices (smartphones or
tablets) via the SnapBridge app (version 2.0).
The Interface
The SnapBridge app features a menu (q) and three tabs (w–r).
Adjust settings or view app help or
q
notications from Nikon.
Adjust settings, principally for connection
w
to the camera.
View pictures downloaded from the
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camera or delete or share images.
Access NIKON IMAGE SPACE via a
r
dedicated app (app installation and
Nikon ID required).
Trouble Connecting?
See “More on Pairing and Connecting” (0 13).
More on SnapBridge
Basic information on the SnapBridge app is available from:
http://snapbridge.nikon.com
For detailed information, consult online help (once pairing is
complete, you can view online help by selecting Help in the
SnapBridge app menu).
http://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html
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Introduction
What You’ll Need
Camera Smart device
Memory card
Battery
What SnapBridge Can Do for You
Use the SnapBridge app to:
• Download pictures as they are taken or select earlier photos for
download
• Take pictures remotely using the controls in the SnapBridge app;
the pictures are downloaded to the smart device as they are taken
• Upload smart device location data to the camera
• Synchronize the camera clock to the time reported by the smart
device
• Imprint pictures with comments, the time of recording, and other
information as they are taken
A Downloading Pictures
See “Download/Remote Control” (0 9) for information on the
types of pictures that can be downloaded.
What You’ll Need
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Readying the Smart Device
Before connecting, ready your smart device by installing the
SnapBridge app and enabling Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi.
Search for “snapbridge” on the Apple App Store® (iOS)
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or Google Play™ (Android™) and install the SnapBridge
app.
Information on supported operating systems is available from the
download site. This camera is not compatible with the SnapBridge
360/170 app.
Enable Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi on the smart device. Note that
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the actual connection to the camera will be made using the
SnapBridge app; do not attempt to connect using the Settings
app on your device.
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Readying the Smart Device
Pairing and Connecting
Before pairing, conrm that there is space available on the camera
memory card. To prevent unexpected interruptions, you should also
check that the camera battery is fully charged.
A D7500 camera and Android smart device are used for illustrative
purposes in the instructions that follow.
Camera: Select Connect to smart device in the setup menu,
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then highlight Start and press J.
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Camera: Press J when the following
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message is displayed.
1 If the camera displays the message shown in Step 2 when rst turned on,
you can skip this step and proceed to Step 2.
2 If this message is not displayed, proceed to Step 3.
3 Some cameras may prompt you to connect using NFC. Press J to proceed
without using NFC. More information may be found under “More on Pairing
and Connecting” (0 13).
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Pairing and Connecting
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