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  • Page 1 Wireless Transmitter User's Manual...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: 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.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Notices

    • 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...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 7 IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website. This WT-4A has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Nikon Corporation accessories supplied or designated for this product.
  • Page 8 IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website. This WT-4A has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Nikon Corporation accessories supplied or designated for this product.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ... i Notices ... iii Introduction...1 Parts of the WT-4... 2 Supported Modes...4 Workflow ... 6 Preparing the Camera ...7 Preparing the WT-4 ... 8 Installing Software...10 Configuring the Network ...16 Windows Vista/Creating an Ad Hoc Network...17 Windows Vista/Connecting to an Infrastructure Network ...21 Windows XP/Creating an Ad Hoc Network ...26 Windows XP/Connecting to an Infrastructure Network...32...
  • Page 11 Uploading Images to an ftp Server ... 107 Creating an ftp Server...108 Windows Vista... 108 Windows XP ... 114 Macintosh ... 117 Copying Network Profiles to the Camera ...119 Ad Hoc Networks... 119 Infrastructure Networks ... 129 Connecting to the ftp Server ...140 Uploading Images...145 Menu Guide ...
  • Page 12 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 with the operating system used.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 14: Parts Of The Wt-4

    Parts of the WT-4 1 Power switch ... 71, 82, 91, 103, 141 2 Antenna connector... 8 3 Status LEDs ... 3, 77 POWER (green/yellow), LINK (green), ERROR (orange) 4 USB connector cover ... 70, 81, 90, 102, 140 5 USB connector ...
  • Page 15 The Antenna Always use the supplied antenna with the WT-4. Use of other antennas with this transmitter is prohibited by law. 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.

  • Page 16: 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...
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: 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...

  • Page 19: 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.

  • Page 20: 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;...
  • Page 21 Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the Battery Being careful not to drop the battery, open the battery chamber cover and remove the battery as shown at right. Stand-By Mode When disconnected from the camera, the WT-4 will turn off automatically after the delay chosen for the [Auto power off ] option in the [Wireless transmitter] menu (pg.

  • Page 22: Installing Software

    Installing Software This section describes how to install the WT-4 Setup Utility and Thumbnail Selector. The WT-4 Setup Utility is used to copy computer and printer profiles to the camera and is required when configuring the camera for connection to a computer in transfer, PC, and print modes (either the WT-4 Setup Utility or the camera menus can be used for connection to ftp servers in transfer mode;...

  • Page 23: System Requirements

    • USB: the supplied USB cable and a computer with built- in USB port are required when copying network profiles to camera. 1. For the latest information on supported operating systems, see the Nikon website for your area (pg. x). 2. Not required for connection to ftp servers.
  • Page 24 [Region Selection] to choose a different region and then choose the desired language. Click [Install]. Link to Nikon Download trial versions of other Nikon software from a Nikon website or visit Nikon technical support websites (Internet connection required). Introduction...
  • Page 25 Select the software to be installed and click [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. The dialog shown at right will be displayed when installation is complete. Click [Yes] to close the installer dialog. Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. If prompted to restart the computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 26 [Region Selection] to choose a different region and then choose the desired language. Click [Install]. Link to Nikon Download trial versions of other Nikon software from a Nikon website or visit Nikon technical support websites (Internet connection required). Introduction...
  • Page 27 Select the software to be installed and click [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. The dialog shown at right will be displayed when installation is complete. Click [OK]. Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. If prompted to restart the computer, follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Network

    Configuring the Network This section describes how to create ad-hoc and infrastructure networks under Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X. Windows Vista Ad hoc Network Infrastructure Network Windows XP Ad hoc Network Infrastructure Network Macintosh Ad hoc Network Infrastructure Network Connecting to Existing Wireless LANs The WT-4 can also be used to connect to existing wireless LANs.

  • Page 29: Windows Vista/Creating An Ad Hoc Network

    Windows Vista Creating an Ad Hoc Network Click the [Start] orb and select [Connect To]. Click [Set up a connection or network]. Introduction...
  • Page 30 Select [Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network] and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Introduction...
  • Page 31 After entering a network name and choosing security options as described below, select [Save this network] and click [Next]. • Network name: Enter a name of up to 32 characters. • Security type: Choose from [WEP] and [No authentication (Open)]. •...
  • Page 32 Click [Close]. Network setup is now complete. Proceed to “Using the WT-4 with a Computer” (pg. 47) or “Uploading Images to an ftp Server” (pg. 107). Introduction...

  • Page 33: Windows Vista/Connecting To An Infrastructure Network

    Connecting to an Infrastructure Network Procedures for connecting your computer to a wireless LAN access point are described here. Configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point Following the instructions in the manual for the wireless LAN access point, choose a network name (SS-ID), authentication, encryption, security key, and key index.
  • Page 34 Click [Set up a connection or network]. Select [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next]. If [Manually connect to a wireless network] is not displayed, install the necessary driver software as described in the documentation for the wireless LAN adapter. Introduction...
  • Page 35 After entering a network name and choosing security options to match those selected for the wireless LAN access point, click [Next]. • Network name: Enter a name of up to 32 characters. • Security type: Choose from [No authentication (Open)], [WEP], [WPA-Personal], and [WPA2-Personal].
  • Page 36 Click [Connect to…]. Introduction...
  • Page 37 Confirm that [Connected] appears next to the network name entered in Step 4 and click [Cancel]. Network setup is now complete. Proceed to “Using the WT-4 with a Computer” (pg. 47) or “Uploading Images to an ftp Server” (pg. 107). Introduction...

  • Page 38: Windows Xp/Creating An Ad Hoc Network

    Windows XP Creating an Ad Hoc Network Click [Start] and select [All Programs] > [Accessories] > [Communications] > [Network Connections]. Introduction...
  • Page 39 Select [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Change settings of this connection]. If a [Wireless Network Connection] icon is not displayed, install the necessary driver software as described in the documentation for the wireless LAN adapter. Introduction...
  • Page 40 Click the [Wireless Networks] tab. If a third-party wireless connection program is installed, the [Wireless Networks] tab will not be displayed. Choose authentication, encryption, and a security key as described in the documentation for the wireless LAN adapter. Make a note of the security key, as it will be required when setting up the camera.
  • Page 41 Click [Add]. Introduction...
  • Page 42 After entering a network name and choosing security options as described below, select [This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used] and click [OK]. Do not select [The key is provided for me automatically]. • Network name (SSID): Enter a name of up to 32 characters. •...
  • Page 43 Click [OK]. Network setup is now complete. Proceed to “Using the WT-4 with a Computer” (pg. 47) or “Uploading Images to an ftp Server” (pg. 107). Introduction...

  • Page 44: Windows Xp/Connecting To An Infrastructure Network

    Connecting to an Infrastructure Network Procedures for connecting your computer to a wireless LAN access point are described here. Configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point Following the instructions in the manual for the wireless LAN access point, choose a network name (SS-ID), authentication, encryption, security key, and key index.
  • Page 45 Select [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Change settings of this connection]. If a [Wireless Network Connection] icon is not displayed, install the necessary driver software as described in the documentation for the wireless LAN adapter. Introduction...
  • Page 46 Click the [Wireless Networks] tab. If a third-party wireless connection program is installed, the [Wireless Networks] tab will not be displayed. Choose authentication, encryption, and a security key as described in the documentation for the wireless LAN adapter. Make a note of the security key, as it will be required when setting up the camera.
  • Page 47 Click [Add]. Introduction...
  • Page 48 After entering a network name and choosing security options to match those selected for the wireless LAN access point, remove the check from [This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used] and click [OK]. • Network name (SSID): Enter a name of up to 32 characters. •...
  • Page 49 Click [OK]. Network setup is now complete. Proceed to “Using the WT-4 with a Computer” (pg. 47) or “Uploading Images to an ftp Server” (pg. 107). Introduction...

  • Page 50: Macintosh/Creating An Ad Hoc Network

    Macintosh Creating an Ad Hoc Network Open [System Preferences] and click [Network]. Introduction...
  • Page 51 Choose [Network Port Configurations] from the [Show] menu. Enable [AirPort], drag it to the top of the list, and click [Apply Now]. Introduction...
  • Page 52 Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and select [Turn AirPort On]. Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and select [Create Network...]. Introduction...
  • Page 53 After choosing a network name and channel and adjusting encryption and password options as described below, click [OK]. • Name: Enter a name of up to 32 characters. • Channel: Choose a channel. • Enable encryption (using WEP): Select this option to enable WEP encryption.

  • Page 54: Macintosh/Connecting To An Infrastructure Network

    Connecting to an Infrastructure Network Procedures for connecting your computer to a wireless LAN access point are described here. Configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point Following the instructions in the manual for the wireless LAN access point, choose a network name (SS-ID), authentication, encryption, security key, and key index.
  • Page 55 Choose [Network Port Configurations] from the [Show] menu. Enable [AirPort], drag it to the top of the list, and click [Apply Now]. Introduction...
  • Page 56 Choose [AirPort] from the [Show] menu. Choose [Preferred networks] from the [By default, join] menu and click [+]. Introduction...
  • Page 57 Enter the network name and other settings for the wireless access point and click [OK]. • Network Name: Enter a name of up to 32 characters. • Wireless Security: Choose from [None], [WEP Password], [WEP 40/128-bit hex], [WEP 40/128-bit ASCII], [WPA Personal], and [WPA2 Personal].
  • Page 58 Click [Apply Now]. Network setup is now complete. Proceed to “Using the WT-4 with a Computer” (pg. 47) or “Uploading Images to an ftp Server” (pg. 107). Introduction...

  • Page 59: Using The Wt-4 With A Computer

    Using the WT-4 with a Computer The WT-4 can be used in the following modes: Transfer mode: Upload images to a computer. Thumbnail select mode: Use the supplied Thumbnail Selector software to preview the photographs on the camera as small thumbnail images and select pictures for upload.

  • Page 60: Copying Network Profiles To The Camera

    Copying Network Profiles to the Camera Ad Hoc Networks Connect the UC-E4 as shown below. Turn the camera on. Turn the computer on and start the WT-4 Setup Utility. • Windows: Double-click the [WT-4 Setup Utility] icon on the desktop. •...
  • Page 61 The dialog shown below will be displayed; click [Next]. Select [Add/Edit profiles] and click [Next]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 62 The “Select Action” Dialog The other options in the “Select Action” dialog are described below. Note that the camera need not be connected to a computer to choose a printer or change the upload folder. • Change password: The dialog shown at right will be displayed.
  • Page 63 Select [Add new profile] and click [Next]. Enter the following information and click [Next]: • Profile name: Enter a name of up to 16 characters. • Profile type: Choose [Computer]. • Interface type: Choose [Wireless & Ethernet] for networks that include wireless, or [Ethernet only] for Ethernet-only networks.
  • Page 64 Select [Manual setup] and click [Next]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 65 “Automatic Setup” Choose [Automatic setup (recommended)] when using a new network for the first time. The following dialog will be displayed; select [Use Ad-hoc network] and click [Next] to proceed to Step 11 (pg. 57). The [Automatic setup (recommended)] option can not be used with existing network profiles, third-party wireless LAN adapters, networks using static IP addresses, or Windows XP SP1 or Mac OS X.
  • Page 66 Enter the following information and click [Next]. • Network name (SSID): Enter a network name or choose from a list of existing networks. Do not change the name if it is supplied automatically. • Communication mode: Select [Ad hoc]. • Channel: Select a channel. Note that if a matching SSID is detected on a different channel, the WT-4 may change the channel automatically.
  • Page 67 Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 68 Select [Obtain IP address automatically] and click [Next]. • Obtain IP address automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically. If the network does not include a DHCP server, addresses will be supplied by Auto IP (pg. 180). •...
  • Page 69 Confirm that settings are correct and click [Next]. Select [Finish wizard] and click [Next]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 70 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. The network profile has now been copied to the camera. Proceed to “Upload pictures to a host computer” (pg. 70), “Thumbnail Select Mode” (pg. 79), “PC Mode” (pg. 90) or “Print Mode” (pg. 97). Using the WT-4 with a Computer...

  • Page 71: Infrastructure Networks

    Infrastructure Networks Connect the UC-E4 as shown below. Turn the camera on. Turn the computer on and start the WT-4 Setup Utility. • Windows: Double-click the [WT-4 Setup Utility] icon on the desktop. • Macintosh: Click the [WT-4WirelessSetup] icon in the Dock. Power switch Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 72 The dialog shown below will be displayed; click [Next]. Select [Add/Edit profiles] and click [Next]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 73 The “Select Action” Dialog The other options in the “Select Action” dialog are described below. Note that the camera need not be connected to a computer to choose a printer or change the upload folder. • Change password: The dialog shown at right will be displayed.
  • Page 74 Select [Add new profile] and click [Next]. Enter the following information and click [Next]: • Profile name: Enter a name of up to 16 characters. • Profile type: Choose [Computer]. • Interface type: Choose [Wireless & Ethernet] for networks that include wireless, or [Ethernet only] for Ethernet-only networks.
  • Page 75 Select [Manual setup] and click [Next]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 76 “Automatic Setup” Choose [Automatic setup (recommended)] when using a new network for the first time. The following dialog will be displayed. Select [Infrastructure network (recommended)] (if more than one infrastructure network exists, choose a network from the pull-down menu) and click [Next] to proceed to Step 11 (pg. 68). The [Automatic setup (recommended)] option can not be used with existing network profiles, third-party wireless LAN adapters, networks using static IP addresses, Windows XP SP1, Mac OS X, or computers...
  • Page 77 Enter the following information and click [Next]. • Network name (SSID): Enter a network name or choose from a list of existing networks. Do not change the name if it is supplied automatically. • Communication mode: Select [Infrastructure]. • Authentication: Choose the authentication used on the network.
  • Page 78 Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 79 Select [Obtain IP address automatically] and click [Next]. • Obtain IP address automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically. If the network does not include a DHCP server, addresses will be supplied by Auto IP (pg. 180). •...
  • Page 80 Confirm that settings are correct and click [Next]. Select [Finish wizard] and click [Next]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 81 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. The network profile has now been copied to the camera. Proceed to “Upload pictures to a host computer” (pg. 70), “Thumbnail Select Mode” (pg. 79), “PC Mode” (pg. 90), “Print Mode” (pg. 97). Using the WT-4 with a Computer...

  • Page 82: Upload Pictures To A Host Computer

    Upload pictures to a host computer Connecting the WT-4 Before connecting the WT-4, select [MTP/PTP] for the [USB] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 7) and confirm that the host computer is running and the user is logged in. Turn the camera off and insert the memory card containing the pictures to be sent (if the camera is equipped with...
  • Page 83 Select [Transfer mode] for the [Wireless transmitter] > [Mode] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 152). A list of available connection profiles will be displayed. Highlight the desired profile and press J. Viewing Profile Information Press the camera L (?) button to view information on the selected profile.
  • Page 84 Ad-hoc Networks (Windows Vista) To connect to an ad-hoc network using Windows Vista, turn the WT-4 on and follow the steps below on the computer. Click the “Start” orb and select [Connect To]. Select the network name (SSID) for the WT-4 and click [Connect].
  • Page 85 Enter the network security key and click [Connect]. Click [Close]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...

  • Page 86: Uploading Images

    Uploading Images Press the K button to view pictures on the memory card. Display the first picture to be sent in single-image playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list. While pressing the N button, press the center of the multi selector (D3) or the J button (D300).
  • Page 87 Turn the WT-4 off and wait for the POWER LED (pg. 3) to turn from green to yellow and then go out. Disconnect the USB cable. The destination folder selected in the Setup Utility (pg. 50) will open automatically when the connection between the computer and the WT-4 is terminated.
  • Page 88 Transfer Status During playback, the status of images selected for upload is shown as follows: : “Send” Images that have been selected for upload are marked with a white : “Sending” A green icon is displayed during upload. : “Sent” Images that have been uploaded successfully are marked with a blue Removing the “Send,”...

  • Page 89: Network Status

    Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-4 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-4 is on. Signal quality is shown by the LINK LED: the faster the LED blinks, the better the signal and the faster data can be transmitted.
  • Page 90 The Status Display Network status can also be viewed in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. e, f: The estimated time required to send the remaining images. Battery level: A five- level display showing the charge state of the battery in the WT-4.

  • Page 91: Thumbnail Select Mode

    Thumbnail Select Mode Photographs taken with [Thumbnail select mode] selected for [Mode] are saved both to the camera memory card and to the WT-4 wireless transmitter’s internal memory. Small thumbnail previews of the copies on the WT-4 are transmitted to the computer for display in the supplied Thumbnail Selector software, making it possible to select photographs for transfer to the computer.
  • Page 92 Thumbnail Selector Thumbnail Selector displays the images stored in the WT-4 as small thumbnail previews. Photographs from up to five cameras can be previewed instantly and selected for upload as desired. For more information, see the online help for Thumbnail Selector. Internal Memory The WT-4 is equipped with 1 GB of internal memory.

  • Page 93: Connecting The Wt-4

    Connecting the WT-4 Before connecting the WT-4, select [MTP/PTP] for the [USB] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 7) and confirm that the host computer is running. Turn the camera off and insert the memory card containing the pictures to be sent (if the camera is equipped with multiple memory card slots, the card can be inserted into any slot).
  • Page 94 Select [Thumbnail select mode] for the [Wireless transmitter] > [Mode] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 152). A list of available connection profiles will be displayed. Highlight the desired profile and press J. Viewing Profile Information Press the camera L (?) button to view information on the selected profile.
  • Page 95 Ad-hoc Networks (Windows Vista) To connect to an ad-hoc network using Windows Vista, turn the WT-4 on and follow the steps below on the computer. Click the “Start” orb and select [Connect To]. Select the network name (SSID) for the WT-4 and click [Connect].
  • Page 96 Enter the network security key and click [Connect]. Click [Close]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...

  • Page 97: Uploading Images

    Start menu and select [Thumbnail Selector] from the program list. • Macintosh: Click the [Thumbnail Selector] icon in the Dock (if available) or open the “Applications/Nikon Software/Thumbnail Selector” folder and double-click the [Thumbnail Selector] icon. The Camera Clock At default settings, the computer and camera clocks will be synchronized then the host computer detects the camera.
  • Page 98 Right click the camera icon in the [Source] panel and select [Edit camera information]. Enter a name and choose a label for the camera and then click [OK]. The selected label will be displayed on the images in the thumbnail list. Take photographs.
  • Page 99 Click the thumbnail for a photograph that you wish to transfer to the computer. The selected thumbnail will be highlighted. Click the selected thumbnail again or press the spacebar. A check-mark will appear on the selected photograph and upload will begin immediately. At default settings, photographs are uploaded to a “WT-4”...
  • Page 100 Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-4 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-4 is on. Signal quality is shown by the LINK LED: the faster the LED blinks, the better the signal and the faster data can be transmitted.
  • Page 101 The Status Display Network status can also be viewed in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. e: The number of shots that have yet to be copied to the WT-4. Battery level: A five- level display showing the charge state of the battery in the WT-4.

  • Page 102: Pc Mode

    PC Mode In PC mode, a camera equipped with a WT-4 can be controlled over a wireless or Ethernet network from a computer running Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately) and photographs saved directly to the computer hard disk instead of the camera memory card.
  • Page 103 Select [PC mode] for the [Wireless transmitter] > [Mode] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 152). A list of available connection profiles will be displayed. Highlight the desired profile and press J. Viewing Profile Information Press the camera L (?) button to view information on the selected profile.
  • Page 104 Ad-hoc Networks (Windows Vista) To connect to an ad-hoc network using Windows Vista, turn the WT-4 on and follow the steps below on the computer. Click the “Start” orb and select [Connect To]. Select the network name (SSID) for the WT-4 and click [Connect].
  • Page 105 Enter the network security key and click [Connect]. Click [Close]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...

  • Page 106: Controlling The Camera

    Controlling the Camera Complete the steps in “Connecting to the Computer” (pp. 90– 93). Start Camera Control Pro 2 on the host computer and confirm that “PC” is displayed in the camera control panel. Control the camera as described in the Camera Control Pro 2 manual.
  • Page 107 Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-4 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-4 is on. Signal quality is shown by the LINK LED: the faster the LED blinks, the better the signal and the faster data can be transmitted.
  • Page 108 The Status Display Network status can also be viewed in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. Battery level: A five- level display showing the charge state of the battery in the WT-4. Using the WT-4 with a Computer Status area: The status of the connection to the host.

  • Page 109: Print Mode

    Print Mode Select print mode to use the WT-4 to print JPEG images on a printer connected to a computer on the same network. Normally, pictures will be printed on the device selected as the default printer for the current host. To choose a different printer, follow the steps below (there is no need to connect the camera to the host via USB when choosing a printer).
  • Page 110 Select [Setup wireless printer] and click [Next]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 111 Choose a printer and click [Next]. • Windows: Select a printer from the pull-down menu. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 112 • Macintosh: Click [Select Printer…]. The following dialog will be displayed; choose a printer and adjust printer settings. Click [Print] to return to the WT-4 setup utility. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...
  • Page 113 Select [Finish wizard] and click [Next]. Printer setup is now complete. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...

  • Page 114: Printing Pictures

    Printing Pictures Before connecting the WT-4, select [MTP/PTP] for the [USB] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 7) and confirm that the host computer is running and that the printer is on. Turn the camera off and insert the memory card containing the pictures to be sent (if the camera is equipped with multiple memory card slots, the card can...
  • Page 115 Select [Print mode] for the [Wireless transmitter] > [Mode] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 152). A list of available printer profiles will be displayed. Highlight the desired profile, then press J to select and return to the top level of the wireless transmitter menu.
  • Page 116 Print photographs from the [Print] menu as described in the camera manual. To exit the [Print] menu and return to the top level of the [Wireless Transmitter] menu, press 4. Turn the WT-4 off and wait for the POWER LED (pg. 3) to turn from green to yellow and then go out.
  • Page 117 Ad-hoc Networks (Windows Vista) To connect to an ad-hoc network using Windows Vista, turn the WT-4 on and follow the steps below on the computer. Click the “Start” orb and select [Connect To]. Select the network name (SSID) for the WT-4 and click [Connect].
  • Page 118 Enter the network security key and click [Connect]. Click [Close]. Using the WT-4 with a Computer...

  • Page 119: Uploading Images To An Ftp Server

    Uploading Images to an ftp Server Follow the steps below to upload pictures to an ftp server over wireless or Ethernet networks. 1 Creating an ftp Server (pg. 108) •Windows Vista (pg. 108) •Windows XP (pg. 114) •Macintosh (pg. 117) 2 Copying Network Profiles to the Camera (pg.

  • Page 120: Creating An Ftp Server

    Creating an ftp Server The WT-4 can be used to upload pictures to ftp servers created using standard ftp services included with Windows Vista (32-bit Ultimate/Business/Enterprise editions), Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or later), and Mac OS X (version 10.3.9 or version 10.4.10).
  • Page 121 Right-click the [Wireless Network Connection] icon and select [Properties] from the menu that appears. A “User Account Control” dialog will be displayed; click [Allow]. Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and click [Properties]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 122 Enter an IP address and sub-net mask for the ftp server and click [OK]. Go to the [System and Maintenance] > [Administrative Tools] control panel. Double-click [IIS6 Manager]. A “User Account Control” dialog will be displayed; click [Allow]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 123 Right-click [Default FTP Site] and select [Properties] from the menu that appears. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 124 Select the IP address entered in Step 6 and enter a [TCP port] number. The port number is normally 21. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 125 Open the [Home Directory] tab and select [A directory located on this computer]. The root directory for images uploaded to the ftp server is listed in the [Local path] text box; choose a folder and select [Read], [Write], and [Log visits]. Click [OK] to close the properties dialog.

  • Page 126: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Open the [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet Settings] > [Network Connections] control panel. Right-click the [Wireless Network Connection] icon and select [Properties] from the menu that appears. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 127 Enter an IP address and sub-net mask for the ftp server and click [OK]. Go to the [System and Maintenance] > [Administrative Tools] control panel and open the [Internet Information Services] console. Right-click [Default FTP Site] and select [Properties] from the menu that appears.
  • Page 128 Select the IP address entered in Step 4 and enter a [TCP Port] number. The port number is normally 21. Open the [Home Directory] tab and select [a directory located on this computer]. The root directory for images uploaded to the ftp server is listed in the [Local Path] text box;...

  • Page 129: Macintosh

    Macintosh Open [System Preferences] and click [Network]. Select [AirPort] from the [Show] menu. Select [Manually] from the [Configure IPv4] menu and enter an IP address and sub-net mask. Make a note of this address. It will be needed to set up the WT-4.
  • Page 130 Click [Show All] to return to the System Preferences dialog. Click [Sharing]. Select [Services] and enable [FTP Access]. This completes ftp server setup. Proceed to “Copying Network Profiles to the Camera” (pg. 119). Uploading Images to an ftp Server...

  • Page 131: Copying Network Profiles To The Camera

    Copying Network Profiles to the Camera Ad Hoc Networks Connect the UC-E4 as shown below. Turn the camera on. Turn the computer on and start the WT-4 Setup Utility. • Windows: Double-click the [WT-4 Setup Utility] icon on the desktop. •...
  • Page 132 The dialog shown below will be displayed; click [Next]. Select [Add/Edit profiles] and click [Next]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 133 Select [Add new profile] and click [Next]. Enter the following information and click [Next]: • Profile name: Enter a name of up to 16 characters. • Profile type: Choose [FTP Server]. • Interface type: Choose [Wireless & Ethernet] for networks that include wireless, or [Ethernet only] for Ethernet-only networks.
  • Page 134 Select [Manual setup] and click [Next]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 135 Enter the following information and click [Next]. • Network name (SSID): Enter a network name or choose from a list of existing networks. Do not change the name if it is supplied automatically. • Communication mode: Select [Ad hoc]. • Channel: Select a channel. Note that if a matching SSID is detected on a different channel, the WT-4 may change the channel automatically.
  • Page 136 Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 137 Enter the following information and click [Next]. • Obtain IP address automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically. If the network does not include a DHCP server, addresses will be supplied by Auto IP (pg. 180). •...
  • Page 138 Enter ftp settings and click [Next]. • FTP server: Enter the URL or IP address of the ftp server. • FTP server port: Enter the port number for the ftp server. The default port is 21. • FTP path: Choose the folder to which pictures will be uploaded.
  • Page 139 Confirm that settings are correct and click [Next]. Select [Finish wizard] and click [Next]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 140 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. The network profile has now been copied to the camera. Proceed to “Connecting to the ftp Server” (pg. 140). Uploading Images to an ftp Server...

  • Page 141: Infrastructure Networks

    Infrastructure Networks Connect the UC-E4 as shown below. Turn the camera on. Turn the computer on and start the WT-4 Setup Utility. • Windows: Double-click the [WT-4 Setup Utility] icon on the desktop. • Macintosh: Click the [WT-4WirelessSetup] icon in the Dock. Power switch Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 142 The dialog shown below will be displayed; click [Next]. Select [Add/Edit profile] and click [Next]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 143 Select [Add new profile] and click [Next]. Enter the following information and click [Next]: • Profile name: Enter a name of up to 16 characters. • Profile type: Choose [FTP Server]. • Interface type: Choose [Wireless & Ethernet] for networks that include wireless, or [Ethernet only] for Ethernet-only networks.
  • Page 144 Select [Manual setup] and click [Next]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 145 “Automatic Setup” Choose [Automatic setup (recommended)] when using a new network for the first time. The following dialog will be displayed. Select [Infrastructure network (recommended)] (if more than one infrastructure network exists, choose a network from the pull-down menu) and click [Next] to proceed to Step 11 (pg. 137). The [Automatic setup (recommended)] option can not be used with existing network profiles, third-party wireless LAN adapters, networks using static IP addresses, Windows XP SP1, Mac OS X, or computers...
  • Page 146 Enter the following information and click [Next]. • Network name (SSID): Enter a network name or choose from a list of existing networks. Do not change the name if it is supplied automatically. • Communication mode: Select [Infrastructure]. • Authentication: Choose the authentication used on the network.
  • Page 147 Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 148 Enter the following information and click [Next]. • Obtain IP address automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically. If the network does not include a DHCP server, addresses will be supplied by Auto IP (pg. 180). •...
  • Page 149 Enter ftp settings and click [Next]. • FTP server: Enter the URL or IP address of the ftp server. • FTP server port: Enter the port number for the ftp server. The default port is 21. • FTP path: Choose the folder to which pictures will be uploaded.
  • Page 150 Confirm that settings are correct and click [Next]. Select [Finish wizard] and click [Next]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 151 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. The network profile has now been copied to the camera. Proceed to “Connecting to the ftp Server” (pg. 140). Uploading Images to an ftp Server...

  • Page 152: Connecting To The Ftp Server

    Connecting to the ftp Server Before connecting the WT-4, select [MTP/PTP] for the [USB] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 7) and confirm that the host computer is running and the user is logged in. Turn the camera off and insert the memory card containing the pictures to be sent (if the camera is equipped with multiple memory card slots, the card can...
  • Page 153 Select [Transfer mode] for the [Wireless transmitter] > [Mode] option in the camera setup menu (pg. 152). A list of available connection profiles will be displayed. Highlight the desired profile and press J. Viewing Profile Information Press the camera L (?) button to view information on the selected profile.
  • Page 154 Confirm that the selected profile is displayed in green in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. For information on what to do if an error is displayed, see “Troubleshooting” (pg. 178). Ad-hoc Networks (Windows Vista) To connect to an ad-hoc network using Windows Vista, turn the WT-4 on and follow the steps below on the computer Click the “Start”...
  • Page 155 Select the network name (SSID) for the WT-4 and click [Connect]. Enter the network security key and click [Connect]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...
  • Page 156 Click [Close]. Uploading Images to an ftp Server...

  • Page 157: Uploading Images

    Uploading Images Press the K button to view pictures on the memory card. Display the first picture to be sent in single-image playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list. While pressing the N button, press the center of the multi selector (D3) or the J button (D300).
  • Page 158 Turn the WT-4 off and wait for the POWER LED (pg. 3) to turn from green to yellow and then go out, then disconnect the USB cable. The destination folder can be selected using the Setup Utility (pp. 50, 126). Interrupting Transmission To cancel transmission of images marked with a white “send”...
  • Page 159 Transfer Status During playback, the status of images selected for uploaded is shown as follows: : “Send” Images that have been selected for upload are marked with a white : “Sending” A green icon is displayed during upload. : “Sent” Images that have been uploaded successfully are marked with a blue Loss of Signal...
  • Page 160 Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-4 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-4 is on. Signal quality is shown by the LINK LED: the faster the LED blinks, the better the signal and the faster data can be transmitted.
  • Page 161 The Status Display Network status can also be viewed in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu. e, f: The estimated time required to send the remaining images. Battery level: A five- level display showing the charge state of the battery in the WT-4.
  • Page 162 Uploading Images to an ftp Server...

  • Page 163: Menu Guide

    Menu Guide This section describes the settings available for the [Wireless transmitter] option in the camera setup menu when the WT-4 is connected. Menu item Mode Choose Profile FTP Registration (for Connection to ftp Servers Only) Editing ftp Profiles Transfer Settings (Transfer Mode Only) Auto Send Delete After Send? Send File As...

  • Page 164: Mode

    Mode Choose from [Transfer mode] (pg. 70), [Thumbnail select mode] (pg. 79), [PC mode] (pg. 90), and [Print mode] (pg. 97). Selecting any of these options displays a profile list showing the connections available in the selected mode. Choose Profile Selecting an option from the [Mode] menu displays a profile list showing the connections available in the selected mode.

  • Page 165: Ftp Registration (For Connection To Ftp Servers Only)

    FTP Registration (for Connection to ftp Servers Only) In transfer mode, ftp profiles can be created without using the WT-4 Setup Utility. See the Appendix for more information (pg. 175). This option is only available when the WT-4 is connected to the camera via USB and the WT-4 is on.
  • Page 166 Wireless This option contains settings for connection to a wireless network and is only displayed if the interface type for the selected profile is [Wireless & Ethernet]. The wireless menu has two pages of options; to scroll between pages, press the multi selector up or down. Wireless Menu, Page 1/2 SSID: A BSS- or ESS-ID is required for connection to a wireless LAN adapter or...
  • Page 167 Channel Choose channel. Return to wireless menu (1/2). * Not required if [Infrastructure] is selected for [Communication mode]. Authentication: Choose the type of authentication used by the computer or access point. The camera supports WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, open system, and shared key authentication.
  • Page 168 Wireless Menu, Page 2/2 Encryption Highlight encryption method. Encryption The type of encryption available depends on the option selected for [Authentication] (pp. 54, 65, 155): •Open: No encryption, WEP •Shared: WEP •WPA-PSK: TKIP, AES •WPA2-PSK: AES Return to wireless menu (2/2). Highlight encryption key.
  • Page 169 Return to wireless menu (2/2). Key index: In infrastructure networks that use WEP encryption, choose the key index used by the host or access point. Choose index. Return to wireless menu (1/2). Menu Guide...
  • Page 170 TCP/IP Adjust TCP/IP settings as described on the following pages. The TCP/IP menu has two pages of options; to scroll between pages, press the multi selector up or down. TCP/IP Menu, Page 1/2 Obtain automatically: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle it on (M) or off.
  • Page 171 Exit to TCP/IP menu (1/2). If sub-net mask is required, proceed to Step 5. Highlight [Mask]. Enter edit mode. Choose sub-net mask. Exit to TCP/IP menu (1/2). Menu Guide...
  • Page 172 TCP/IP Menu, Page 2/2 Use gateway: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle it on (M) or off. If the network requires a gateway address, turn this option on and enter the address supplied by the network administrator as described below.
  • Page 173 Enable DNS: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle it on (M) or off. If a Domain Name Server (DNS) exists on the network, turn this option on and enter the address supplied by the network administrator as described below.
  • Page 174 Adjust ftp settings as described on the following pages. The ftp menu has three pages of options; to scroll between pages, press the multi selector up or down. FTP Menu, Page 1/3 Server Highlight [Address]. Display text entry dialog. Enter server address (required; pg.
  • Page 175 Highlight [Folder]. Display text entry dialog. Enter destination folder name (pg. 153). Return to ftp menu (1/3). Highlight [Port]. Menu Guide...
  • Page 176 Enter edit mode. Press multi selector left or right to select, up or down to change. Return to ftp menu (1/3). PASV mode: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle PASV mode on (M) or off. Turn this option off to use normal (PORT) mode.
  • Page 177 FTP Menu, Page 2/3 Anonymous login: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle it on (M) or off. Turn this option on for anonymous login, off to enter a user name and password as described below. Highlight [User ID].
  • Page 178 Highlight [Password]. Display text entry dialog. Enter password (pg. 153). Return to ftp menu (2/3). Password is disguised as a row of dots. Menu Guide...
  • Page 179 FTP Menu, Page 3/3 Use proxy server: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle it on (M) or off. If a proxy server is required for ftp, turn this option on and enter an address and port number as described below.
  • Page 180 Highlight [Port]. Enter edit mode. Press multi selector left or right to select, up or down to change. Return to ftp menu (3/3). Menu Guide...

  • Page 181: Transfer Settings (Transfer Mode Only)

    Transfer Settings The following settings are available in transfer mode: Auto Send Choose whether to upload photographs to the server as they are taken. Option Photos are uploaded immediately after being recorded to camera memory card. Be sure memory card is inserted in camera before shooting.

  • Page 182: Send File As

    Send File As When uploading NEF + JPEG images to an ftp server, choose whether to send both NEF (RAW) and JPEG files or only the JPEG files. Option NEF (RAW) Upload both NEF (RAW) and JPEG + JPEG files. JPEG files are sent first. (default) JPEG only Upload JPEG files only.

  • Page 183: Print (Print Mode Only)

    Print (Print Mode Only) Choose a printer from the profile list. Once a connection has been established, photographs can be printed as described in the camera manual. This option is only available when the WT-4 is connected to the camera via USB and the WT-4 is on. Print Mode The following restrictions apply to the WT-4 print mode option: •...

  • Page 184: Device Info

    Device Info This menu displays the following information about the WT-4. This option is only available when the WT-4 is connected to the camera via USB and the WT-4 is on. Battery Info Displays information on the battery inserted in the WT-4. The [Charging life] display shows battery age;...

  • Page 185: Device Settings

    Device Settings Format the transmitter’s internal memory and choose the delay before the WT-4 turns off automatically. This option is only available when the WT-4 is connected to the camera via USB and the WT-4 is on. Auto Power Off Set the time delay until the WT-4 power automatically turns off after the USB connection between the camera and WT-4 is...
  • Page 186 Menu Guide...

  • Page 187: Appendices

    Appendices Creating ftp Profiles Using Camera Menus In transfer mode, the camera menus can be used in place of the WT-4 Setup Utility to create ftp profiles. Before creating an ftp profile with the camera menus, set the camera [USB] option to [MTP/PTP] and connect the WT-4.
  • Page 188 Turn on the WT-4. Select [Transfer mode] for [Wireless transmitter] > [Mode] (pg. 152). A profile list will be displayed showing the connections available in transfer mode. Highlight [FTP registration] and press the multi selector to the right. Note a new ftp profile can not be created if the camera already contains nine profiles;...
  • Page 189 Interface type: The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Highlight one of the following options and press the J button to return to the registration dialog. Option Wireless & Ethernet (default) Ethernet only Wireless: If [Wireless & Ethernet] is selected for [Interface type], select this option to adjust wireless settings as described in the Menu Guide (pp.

  • Page 190: Troubleshooting

    Confirm that the WT-4 is connected and on. Reorient the antenna. WT-4 hardware or battery malfunction. Contact a Nikon- authorized service representative. • Check settings for host and/or wireless LAN adapter and adjust camera settings appropriately. • Check firewall settings.
  • Page 191 Problem Error displayed stating that no images are available for printing. Transfer interrupted before all photographs are sent. USB cable disconnected during transmission. Solution Only JPEG images can be printed from the camera. Transfer NEF (RAW) and TIFF images to computer and print them using Capture NX (available separately) or View NX.

  • Page 192: Glossary

    Glossary Ad-hoc: Devices in an ad-hoc wireless network communicate directly (“peer to peer”), without a wireless access point. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard): An encryption standard developed for use by the American government. AES has been praised for combining strong encryption with rapid processing. Auto IP (APIPA—Automatic Private IP Addressing): Allows devices in a network to automatically assign themselves unique IP addresses if no DHCP server is found on the network.
  • Page 193 IEEE 802.11a/b/g: Wireless LAN standards proposed by the 802 committee, which develops LAN technology standards for the IEEE. IIS (Internet Information Services): Microsoft’s name for its Web server software. Notable for its close connection to Windows-based systems through Active Server Pages (ASPs). When installed as part of the operating system, IIS makes it relatively easy to build web a server.
  • Page 194 PTP-IP (Picture Transfer Protocol over Internet Protocol): A commonly used name for the CIPA DC-005-2005 image transfer protocol for transmitting images over LANs. It represents an extension to the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) used to transfer images between cameras and computers connected via USB cable.

  • Page 195: Specifications

    WT-4E: IEEE 802.11b/g, ARIB STD-T66 Communications IEEE 802.11a/g: OFDM IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK protocols WT-4: 5170–5320 MHz (34/36/38/40/42/44/46/48/52/ WT-4A: 5180-5320 MHz (36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64) WT-4B: 5180-5320 MHz (36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64) Operating frequency WT-4C: 5180-5320 MHz (36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64) WT-4D: 5745-5825 MHz (140/153/157/161/165) WT-4E: 2412-2462 MHz (1–11) IEEE802.11a: Approximately 260 m (853 ft.)
  • Page 196 Ethernet Standards Data rates Port Data transfer protocols PTP-IP, ftp Power consumption Power source Operating environment Weight Dimensions (W × H × D) 65 mm × 125 mm × 35 mm (2.6 in. × 4.9 in. × 1.4 in.) Battery Life The length of time batteries can be used and the number of shots that can be uploaded before recharging varies with the condition of the batteries, signal strength, and how camera and WT-4 are used.
  • Page 197 Index Symbols 76, 147 AC Adapter 9 Ad-hoc 16, 17, 26, 38, 48, 72, 83, 92, 105, 119, 142, 154, 180 Antenna 2, 3, 8, 178 [Auto power off] 9, 173 [Auto send] 169 [Battery info] 172 BSS-ID 30, 36, 54, 65, 154, 180 Camera Control Pro 2 4, 90, 94 Channel 41, 54, 123, 155, 183 Connecting the WT-4 70, 81, 90, 102, 140, 175...
  • Page 198 Infrastructure 16, 21, 32, 42, 59, 129, 154, 181 IP address 56, 67, 110, 115, 117, 125, 136, 158, 177, 181 [MAC address] 172 Memory cards 70, 81, 102 Menus 151–173, 175–177 entering text in 153 [Mode] 4, 71, 82, 91, 103, 152 password 50, 61 PASV mode 126, 137, 164, 181 PC mode 4, 90...
  • Page 199 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan SB7I01(11) 6MWA0111-01...

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