Nikon WT-2 User Manual

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Trademark Information

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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 prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Do not disassemble

Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re, electric shock, or other injury. Should the product break
open as the result of a fall or other accident, disconnect the camera power source and take the product to a
Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Turn camera off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment, immediately remove the battery
from the camera, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the
battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Keep dry

Do not immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or electric
shock.

Do not use in the presence of fl ammable gas

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fi re.

Do not handle with wet hands

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnel

This device emits radio frequency radiation that could interfere with medical or navigational equipment. Do
not use this device in a hospital or on board an airplane without fi rst obtaining the permission of hospital
or airline staff.

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 fi re or in damage to the casing or internal parts.

Observe caution when using the WA-E1

When using the WA-E1 extended range antenna (available separately), be careful not to put the tip of the
antenna in your eye accidentally. Failure to observe this precaution could result in blindness or other visual
impairment.

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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
specifi cations 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 has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).

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 the FCC rules. Operation of the device 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.

Products that contain a radio transmitter
are labeled with FCC ID and may also carry
the FCC logo.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi­tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow­ing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

WT-2A

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

The available scientifi c 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 wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels
of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high
levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that
does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many stud­ies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have
suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such fi ndings have not been
confi rmed by additional research. The Wireless Transmitter (WT-2A) has been tested and
found to comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines on
radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The maximum SAR levels tested for the Wireless
Transmitter (WT-2A) has been shown to be 0.267 W/kg at Head.
This device should not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION

Modifi cations

The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any changes or modifi cations made to
this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Notice for customers in the State of California, U.S.A.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known

to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: [phone]

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all re­quirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe
B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety............................................i

Notices ......................................................ii

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.............ii

Notice for customers in Canada ..............iii

Introduction.......................................... 1

Supported Protocols ..................................2

ftp...........................................................2

PTP / IP .....................................................2

Parts of the WT-2.......................................3

Setup ....................................................4

Step 1—Connect the WT-2........................4

Step 2—Select PTP....................................5

Uploading Images: ftp Mode................ 5

Setup Using the Connection Wizard ..........6

Connecting to the Server...........................9

Uploading Images ...................................10

Interrupting Transmission .......................11

Icon ......................................11

The

Network Status......................................12

Controlling the Camera: PTP / IP Mode

Installing Pairing Software.......................14

Setup Using the Connection Wizard ........15

Pairing.....................................................17

Connecting to the Computer ...................20

Controlling the Camera ...........................21

Network Status......................................22

Menu Guide........................................ 24

Wireless LAN system ...............................24

Mode.......................................................24

Settings ...................................................24

Network Settings...................................25

Pairing Options (PTP / IP Mode Only) .......36

Auto Send (FTP Mode Only) ...................37

Delete After Send (FTP Mode Only).........37

Send File As (FTP Mode Only).................38

Send Folder (FTP Mode Only) .................38

Deselect All (FTP Mode Only)..................38

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Appendices......................................... 39

Installing Pairing Software.......................39

Installation (Windows XP)......................39

Installation (Mac OS X) ..........................41

Sample ftp Settings .................................42

Preparation............................................42

Building a Network................................43

Confi guring the Server ...........................43

Confi guring the Wireless LAN Adapter....45

Confi guring the WT-2 .............................46

Uploading Pictures.................................48

Troubleshooting.......................................50

Glossary...................................................51

Specifi cations ..........................................54

Index .......................................................55

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a WT-2 or WT-2A wireless transmitter for compat­ible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-2 is for use only in Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The WT-2A
is for use only in Canada and the United States of America. The principal dif­ference between the WT-2 and WT-2A is in the number of channels supported
(see pg. 54); unless otherwise stated, all references to the WT-2 also apply to
the WT-2A.

This manual describes how to connect the WT-2 and control the camera from
a computer running Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately)
or transmit images to a server over a wireless LAN. Before using the WT-2, be
sure to read the notices and warnings on pages i–iii.

The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this manual:

This icon marks cautions, informa­tion that should be read before use
to prevent damage to the WT-2.

This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
when using the WT-2.

Background Knowledge

This manual assumes basic knowledge of ftp servers and wireless local area networks
(LAN). For more information on installing, confi guring, and using devices in a wireless
network, contact the manufacturer or network administrator.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and
ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to
fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ­ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your
area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:

http://nikonimaging.com/

This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the device.

This icon indicates that more infor­mation is available elsewhere in this
manual.

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Supported Protocols

The WT-2 wireless transmitter is a wireless LAN adapter that allows the cam­era to be controlled remotely from a computer running Nikon Capture 4 ver­sion 4.2 or later (available separately) or photographs to be upload to an ftp
server over a wireless LAN. The WT-2 supports the following protocols:

ftp ( 5)

New photographs and photographs stored on the camera memory card can
be uploaded to an ftp server via a wireless LAN.

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ftp server

* Infrastructure mode only; not required in ad-hoc mode ( 27).

PTP / IP ( 14)

The camera can be controlled from a computer on the same network and pic­tures saved directly to the computer hard disk using Nikon Capture 4 version

4.2 or later (available separately; connection via router not supported).

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* Infrastructure mode only; not required in ad-hoc mode ( 27).

An environment with a wireless LAN is required to use the WT-2. An ftp server
is required for ftp. Operation has been confi rmed on the following systems:

• ftp: Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Professional,

Windows 2000 Professional, Mac OS X Server, Mac OS X. Internet ftp con­nections and ftp servers running third-party software are not supported.

• PTP / IP: Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Mac OS X

(version 10.3 or later).

For the latest information on supported operating systems, see the Nikon
website for your area ( 1).

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Parts of the WT-2

Mounting
screw

Knob

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contact

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Status LEDs:
POWER
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BUSY

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BUSY (green)

Standard antenna
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Antenna
connector

Tripod

USB cable

WA-E1 extended

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range antenna with

tripod mount

(available separately)

BL-2 battery-chamber
cover (for camera
battery chamber)

Attaching an antenna

Standard antenna (WA-S1) WA-E1 extended range antenna

Reorienting the Antenna

Before reorienting the WA-S1, unscrew it from the antenna connector. When using the
WA-E1 (available separately), be careful not to kink or tug the cable.

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Setup

Step 1—Connect the WT-2

Tu rn the camera off.

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Remove the cover protecting the camera power

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contact. The cover can be stored in the housing
on the WT-2.

Place the camera on the WT-2 and rotate the knob

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in the direction shown to fasten the WT-2 to the
camera tripod mount.

Open the camera USB connector cover and con-

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nect the USB cable to the USB connector.

Pass the cable over the guide on the BL-2 battery-

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chamber cover.

Disconnecting the WT-2

To disconnect the WT-2:

1 Turn the camera off.
2 Disconnect the USB cable.
3 Rotate the knob clockwise to unscrew the WT-2 from the camera tripod mount.
4 Replace the cover on the camera power contact.

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Step 2—Select PTP

The camera must be in PTP mode to communicate with the WT-2.

Tu rn the camera on.

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Set the USB option in the camera setup menu to

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PTP.

The Wireless LAN option in the camera setup
menu will now be available. See “Menu Guide”

24) for details.

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Uploading Images: ftp Mode

In ftp mode, photographs can be uploaded to an ftp server over a wireless
network. The principal steps involved in connecting to an ftp server for the
fi rst time are as follows:

1—Adjusting Settings ........................................... 6–8

2—Connecting to the Server.................................... 9

3—Uploading Images ....................................... 10–11

Step 1 can be omitted once the WT-2 has been set up for connection to a
particular server.

Firewalls

ftp mode uses TCP ports 20 and 21. It may be necessary to adjust fi rewall settings
before connecting to a server behind a fi rewall.

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Setup Using the Connection Wizard

First-time setup can be completed with the help of the Connection Wizard.
Before starting the Connection Wizard, make sure that network is active and
the destination ftp server is running. To prevent changes to settings from be­ing lost should the camera monitor turn off automatically, use the optional AC
adapter or choose the maximum camera monitor off delay.

Tu rn the camera on.

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Check that Off is selected for the Wireless LAN >

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Wireless LAN system option in the camera setup
menu ( 24).

Select FTP for Wireless LAN > Mode ( 24).

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Wireless Network Settings

For information on adjusting wireless network settings without using the Connection
Wizard, see “Menu Guide” ( 26–35). See page 25 for information on loading set­tings fi les created with a computer.

ftp Mode Settings

In addition to the settings made with the Connection Wizard, the following options are
available in ftp mode:

DescriptionOption

Auto send

Delete after send?

Upload photos to server as they are taken.
Delete photos from camera memory card after upload.

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38Send NEF + JPEG images as JPEG only or as NEF and JPEG.Send fi le as:
38Upload all photos in selected folder.Send folder
38Deselect all images selected for upload.Deselect all?

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In the top level of the wireless LAN menu, press the button to start

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the Connection Wizard. A list of available connections will be displayed.
Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired connection
and press the multi selector to the right to select it.

쐃 Selected connection is marked with
쐇 Infrastructure connections are marked with icon,

ad-hoc connections with

쐋 SS-ID (not displayed if SS-ID is unavailable).

쐋

Connection Not Available

If the desired connection is not listed, press the button to search again. If the
connection still can not be found, check settings on the network.

Press the button.

icon ( 27).

icon.

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SS-ID

If prompted for an SS-ID, press the multi selector to the
right and enter the connection SS-ID as described on
page 26.

Encryption Key

If prompted for an encryption key, press the multi se­lector to the right and enter a key as described on page

27.

Errors

If an error is displayed, press the multi selector to the left to return to the previous dialog
and enter a valid value for the affected setting.

Related Settings

To access advanced settings when entering data in steps 5–9, press the button. The
related section of the network settings menu will be displayed ( 26–35).

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If the network is confi gured to supply an IP ad-

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dress automatically by DHCP server or Auto IP (

51), press the multi selector to the right to select
Obtain automatically. If the network requires a
fi xed IP address or subnet mask, enter the infor­mation supplied by the network administrator (

28). Press the

Press the multi selector to the right and enter the

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server URL or IP address as described on page 32.
Press the button to proceed to Step 8.

“UNABLE TO LOCATE SERVER”

If this error is displayed, press the multi selector to the
left to return to Step 6 or 7 and enter a valid IP address
and server name.

If anonymous login is permitted, press the multi

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selector to the right to select Anonymous
login. Otherwise enter a user ID and password

as described on page 33. Press the button to
proceed to Step 9.

To upload images to the server’s home directory

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( 34), press the multi selector to the right to
select Home folder. To choose a different folder,
enter the folder name as described on page 34.
Press the button to proceed to Step 10.

The dialog shown at right is displayed when setup

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is complete. Press the button to exit the wizard
and return to the wireless LAN menu.

button to proceed to Step 7.

“WIRELESS ERROR,“ “TCP / IP ERROR,” “FTP ERROR“

The above errors indicate that the associated wireless network options are set incorrect­ly. After checking settings for the host or access point, press the button to restart
the Connection Wizard and adjust camera settings to match. For more information, see
“Sample ftp Settings” ( 42).

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Connecting to the Server

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Tu rn the camera off and insert the memory card

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containing the pictures to be sent.

Tu rn the camera on.

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Select FTP for the Wireless LAN > Mode option

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in the camera setup menu ( 24).

Select On for Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN sys-

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tem ( 24).

Confi rm that “Now in FTP mode” is shown

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in the top level of the wireless LAN menu. For
information on what to do if an error is displayed,
see “Troubleshooting” ( 50).

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Uploading Images

Press the button to view pictures on the

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memory card. Display the fi rst picture to be sent
in single-image playback or highlight it in the
thumbnail list.

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Press the center of the multi selector while press-

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ing the button. The image will be marked with
a white “send” icon and transmission will begin
immediately. During upload, images are marked
with a green “sending” icon. Repeat this process
to send additional images (pictures will be sent in
the order selected).

Images that have been successfully uploaded are
marked with a blue “sent” icon.

During Upload

Do not remove the memory card from the camera during upload.

File Names

If the destination folder on the ftp server contains fi les with the same names as images
selected for upload, the fi les on the server will be replaced by the images uploaded
from the camera.

Loss of Signal

Transmission may be interrupted if the signal is lost ( 13). Transmission can be re­sumed by turning the camera off and then on again, activating the camera exposure
meters, or selecting On for Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN system once the signal is
restored.

Voice Memos

Voice memos can not be uploaded separately, but will be included when the associated
pictures are transmitted.

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Interrupting Transmission

To cancel transmission of images marked with a white “send” icon or green
“sending” icon, select the images during playback and press the center of the
multi selector while pressing the

button. The icon will be removed. Any of

the following actions will also interrupt transmission:

• Turning the camera off

• Choosing Off in the Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN system menu

• Selecting Yes for Wireless LAN > Settings > Deselect all?

The

Icon

The status of images selected for uploaded is indicated during playback by the
color of the icon.

White: “Send”

Images that have been selected for upload are marked
with a white “send” icon ( ).

Green: “Sending”

During upload, the icon is displayed in green.

Blue: “Sent”

Images that have been uploaded successfully are
marked with a blue icon.

Tur ning the Camera Off

“Send” marking will be saved if the camera is turned off or Off is selected for Wireless
LAN > Wireless LAN system while transmission is in progress. Transmission of images

marked with a “send” icon will resume when the camera is turned on, the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, or On is selected for Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN system.

Resuming Transmission

When transmission resumes, the fi le that was being transmitted when the interruption
occurred will be uploaded under a new name created by adding a number between 1
and 9 in front of the extension (e.g., “DSC_0001-1.jpg”).

Removing the Icon

“Send,” “sending,” and “sent” icons can be removed from all images by selecting Yes
for Wireless LAN > Settings > Deselect all? ( 38).

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Network Status

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The status of the link between the server and the WT-2 is shown by the status
LEDs and by the display in the top level of the wireless LAN menu.

The Status LEDs

The POWER LED lights when the WT-2 is receiving
power from the camera.

Signal quality is shown by
the LINK LED: the faster the LED blinks, the better the
signal and the faster data can be transmitted. The
BUSY LED lights while data are being sent.

BUSYLINKPOWERStatus

Camera or exposure meters off, or Off selected
for Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN system

Connecting to ftp server

(on)

(off) (off) (off)

(on) (off)

(off) (blinks) (on)Waiting to send data
(on) (blinks) (on)Sending data

(off) (off) (blinks)Connection error

(blinks) (blinks) (blinks)WT-2 hardware malfunction

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The Status Display

Network status can also be viewed in the top level of
the wireless LAN menu.

Status

The status of the connection between the server and the camera. “Now in FTP
mode” is displayed when the camera is connected.

Now sending

The name of the fi le currently being sent.

Remaining

The estimated time required to send the remaining images (frames).

Signal

A fi ve-level indicator of signal quality.

Error

Any errors that prevent the camera from connecting to the server.

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Controlling the Camera: PTP / IP Mode

In PTP / IP mode, a camera equipped with a WT-2 can be controlled over a wire­less network from a computer running Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later
(available separately) and photographs saved directly to the computer hard
disk. Before the camera can be controlled from the computer, wireless set­tings must be adjusted appropriately and the camera and computer must be
“paired” using special software. The principal steps involved in using PTP / IP
mode for the fi rst time are as follows:

1—Installing Pairing Software ................................ 39

2—Setup Using the Connection Wizard ............ 15–16

3—Pairing......................................................... 17–19

4—Connecting to the Computer ........................... 20

5—Controlling the Camera.................................... 21

Steps 1–3 can be omitted once the WT-2 has been set up for connection to a
particular computer.

Installing Pairing Software

The Wireless Connecting Utility supplied with the WT-2 must be installed on
the host computer before it can be paired with the camera. See page 39 for
more information.

Wireless Network Settings

For information on adjusting wireless network settings without using the Connection
Wizard, see “Menu Guide” ( 26–31). See page 25 for information on loading set­tings fi les created with a computer.

Firewalls

PTP / IP mode uses UDP port 5353. It may be necessary to adjust fi rewall settings before
connecting to a computer behind a fi rewall.

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Setup Using the Connection Wizard

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First-time setup can be completed with the help of the Connection Wizard.
Make sure the network is active before starting. To prevent changes to set­tings from being lost should the camera monitor turn off automatically, use
the optional AC adapter or choose the maximum camera monitor off delay.

Tu rn the camera on.

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Check that Off is selected for Wireless LAN >

2

Wireless LAN system in the camera setup menu
( 24).

Select PTP / IP for Wireless LAN > Mode ( 24).

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In the top level of the wireless LAN menu, press the button to start

4

the Connection Wizard. A list of available connections will be displayed.
Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired connection
and press the multi selector to the right to select it.

icon.

쐃 Selected connection is marked with
쐇 Infrastructure connections are marked with icon,

ad-hoc connections with icon ( 27).

쐋 SS-ID (not displayed if SS-ID is unavailable).

쐋

Connection Not Available

If the desired connection is not listed, press the button to search again. If the
connection still can not be found, check settings on the network.

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Press the button.

5

SS-ID

If prompted for an SS-ID, press the multi selector to the
right and enter the connection SS-ID as described on
page 26.

Encryption Key

If prompted for an encryption key, press the multi se­lector to the right and enter a key as described on page

27.

If the network is confi gured to supply an IP ad-

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dress automatically by DHCP server or Auto IP (

51), press the multi selector to the right to select
Obtain automatically. If the network requires a
fi xed IP address or subnet mask, enter the infor­mation supplied by the network administrator (

28). Press the button to proceed to Step 7.

The dialog shown at right is displayed when setup

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is complete. Press the button to exit the wizard
and return to the wireless LAN menu.

Errors

If an error is displayed, press the multi selector to the left and enter a valid setting. A
“WIRELESS ERROR” or “TCP / IP ERROR” indicates that the associated options are set
incorrectly. After checking settings for the host or access point, press the button to
restart the Connection Wizard and adjust camera settings to match.

Related Settings

To access advanced settings when entering data in steps 5–6, press the button. The
related section of the network settings menu will be displayed ( 26–31).

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Pairing

Once wireless network settings have been adjusted, the camera and com­puter must be “paired” before they can communicate in PTP / IP mode for the
fi rst time. “Pairing” allows the computer to control the camera by establish­ing permissions between the two devices.

Tu rn the camera on.

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Select PTP / IP for the Wireless LAN > Mode op-

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tion in the camera setup menu ( 24).

Select On for Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN sys-

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tem ( 24).

Confi rm that “Now in PTP / IP mode / Waiting for

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connection” is displayed in the top level of the
wireless LAN menu. For information on what to
do if an error is displayed, see “Troubleshooting”
( 50).

Press the camera button. The message shown

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at right will be displayed, with the camera name
in blue ( 36).

Pairing

The camera connection list ( 36) can store the names of up to ten computers (note
that attempting to control the camera simultaneously from multiple computers may
produce unexpected results; 21). When the connection list is full, computers can be
deleted from the list to make room for additional pairings.

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On the computer: Tu rn on the computer and start

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the Wireless Connecting Utility. Click Add de­vice.

On the computer: Click Next.

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On the computer: A list of available cameras will

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be displayed. Select the desired camera and click
Next.

On the camera:

the camera monitor stating that the computer

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is requesting a connection. Highlight Yes and
press the multi selector to the right. The mes­sage “Connected to (computer name)” will be
displayed when pairing is complete.

Mac OS X

Although the illustrations on these pages are taken from Windows XP, the pairing pro­cess for Mac OS X is identical to that described here.

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A message will be displayed in

On the computer: Click Finish. If instructed to in-

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stall a driver, follow the on-screen instructions to
complete installation. If a dialog appears prompt­ing you to select a program to perform an action,
click Cancel.

On the computer: A check mark will appear next

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to the camera name in the Wireless Connecting
Utility window. Pairing is now complete; close the
Wireless Connecting Utility.

The Wireless Connecting Utility Window

Installed network cameras: A list of
the cameras with which the com­puter can pair.

Add device: Add a
camera to the list of
installed network cam­eras.

Remove device: Remove the select­ed device from the list of installed
network cameras. To reconnect
with this device, delete the com­puter from the camera connection
list (

36) and repeat the pairing

process.

Disable / Enable: Disable
or enable the selected
pairing.

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Connecting to the Computer

Tu rn on a computer that has been paired with the camera ( 17) and wait

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for it to start up.

Tu rn the camera on.

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Select PTP / IP for the Wireless LAN > Mode op-

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tion in the camera setup menu ( 24).

Select On for Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN sys-

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tem ( 24).

Confi rm that “Now in PTP / IP mode / Waiting for

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connection” is displayed in the top level of the
wireless LAN menu. For information on what to
do if an error is displayed, see “Troubleshooting”
( 50).

The connection is complete when the message,

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“Connected to (computer name),” is displayed in
the pairing options menu. If the camera continues
to display the “waiting for connection” message,
repeat the steps described in “Pairing” ( 17).

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Controlling the Camera

Complete the steps in “Connecting to a Computer” ( 20).

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Start Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control on the

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host computer and confi rm that is displayed in
the camera’s top control panel.

Control the camera as described in the Nikon Cap ture 4 User’s Man u al.

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Any photographs taken while the camera is connected will be recorded
directly to the computer hard disk.

Loss of Signal During Transfer

A loss of signal may interrupt the connection while pictures are being transferred to
Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control. If the POWER LED on the WT-2 is blinking ( 22),
select Off for the Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN system option in the camera setup
menu and then select On again. Transfer will resume when the connection is re-estab­lished. Do not turn the camera off. Transfer can not be resumed once the camera
is turned off.

Connecting to Multiple Computers

Any computer enabled in the connection list can connect to the camera when running
Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control. Note, however, that attempting to control the cam­era simultaneously from multiple computers may produce unexpected results. Nikon
recommends disabling the other connections if you are unsure whether the other com­puters in the connection list are running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control ( 36).

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Network Status

POWER

L

IN

K

BUSY

POWER

L

IN

K

BUSY

The status of the link between the computer and the WT-2 is shown by the
status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the wireless LAN menu.

The Status LEDs

The POWER LED lights when the WT-2 is receiving
power from the camera.

Signal quality is shown by
the LINK LED: the faster the LED blinks, the better the
signal and the faster data can be transmitted. The
BUSY LED lights when a connection is established.

BUSYLINKPOWERStatus

Camera or exposure meters off, or Off selected
for Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN system

Connecting to computer

(on)

(off) (off) (off)

(on) (off)

(off) (blinks) (on)Waiting for connection; pairing possible
(on) (blinks) (on)Connected; camera control possible

(off) (off) (blinks)Connection error

(blinks) (blinks) (blinks)WT-2 hardware malfunction

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The Status Display

Network status can also be viewed in the top level of
the wireless LAN menu.

Status

The status of the connection between the computer and the camera. “Connected
to (computer name)” is displayed when the camera is connected.

Signal

A fi ve-level indicator of signal quality.

Error

Any errors that prevent the camera from connecting to the computer.

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