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  • Page 1 Wireless LAN Connection Guide How to Use...
  • Page 2 Limitation of Liability. EVEN IF NIKON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES, NIKON WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY USER OF THE NIKON my Picturetown OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE NIKON my Picturetown SERVICE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notices ...iii About the Wireless LAN Connection Guide ...1 Important Information and Precautions...2 The Wireless LAN Features and my Picturetown...4 my Picturetown... 4 Picture Mail ... 5 Picture Bank... 5 my Picturetown Setup Workflow...6 First Steps ...8 Confirming Wireless LAN Connection Requirements ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Wireless Settings from the Camera...26 Basic Operation of the Wireless Settings...26 Configuring a Network Profile...28 Entering my Picturetown User Information...33 Specifying Picture Mail Recipients/Recipient Groups ...34 Protecting Wireless LAN Information Stored in the Camera (Applying a Password/Resetting the Camera) ...37 Configuring a Network Profile for a Home Wireless LAN Using WPS...39 Registering with my Picturetown...

  • Page 5: Notices

    (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 6 Notices Notice for customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Notice for customers in France Outdoor use of the wireless transceiver is prohibited in France.

  • Page 7: About The Wireless Lan Connection Guide

    About the Wireless LAN Connection Guide This guide explains the wireless LAN features built into the COOLPIX S610c to help you enjoy my Picturetown using the wireless LAN features. Read this guide thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the camera will read it. See the Quick Start Guide and the User’s Manual for information on shooting and playing back pictures.

  • Page 8: Important Information And Precautions

    LAN by third parties, or any other damages resulting from theft of the product. Nikon is not responsible for any damages stemming from unauthorized use of e-mail addresses stored in the camera resulting from theft of the product.
  • Page 9 Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon. Your use of the Services is completely at your own risk and Nikon accepts no responsibility on your behalf.

  • Page 10: The Wireless Lan Features And My Picturetown

    The Wireless LAN Features and my Picturetown The wireless LAN communication features built into the COOLPIX S610c can be used to upload pictures from the camera to the my Picturetown server over the Internet. Use the Picture Mail service to share pictures with family and friends, and the Picture Bank service to store pictures to dedicated space on the server.

  • Page 11: Picture Mail

    Picture Mail Pictures and recipients are selected and uploaded to the my Picturetown server using the camera. E-mail notification is automatically sent to selected recipients, allowing these family and friends to view your pictures. Uploaded pictures can be viewed by accessing the Web page specified in the e-mail notification from a computer or cellular telephone*.

  • Page 12: My Picturetown Setup Workflow

    my Picturetown Setup Workflow Before taking advantage of my Picturetown services using the wireless LAN features of the COOLPIX S610c, the camera’s wireless settings must be configured and you must register with my Picturetown. These two processes are generally referred to as “setup.” The camera’s wireless settings can be configured using a computer and the my Picturetown Utility (supplied), or by using just the camera.
  • Page 13 The my Picturetown Utility The my Picturetown Utility (hereafter “Utility“) is software that can be installed on a computer and used to configure the camera’s wireless settings, and to request user registration with my Picturetown when the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable. The Utility is convenient for entering a large amount of text.

  • Page 14: First Steps

    First Steps Confirming Wireless LAN Connection Requirements One of the following conditions must be met in order to use the wireless LAN connection features. Home wireless LAN Home wireless LAN refers to a wireless LAN that utilizes a wireless LAN access point at home.

  • Page 15: Ready Information Required For Wireless Lan Connection

    Ready Information Required for Wireless LAN Connection Network Profile Retrieve settings for the wireless LAN network to which the camera will be connected. This information is necessary when setting up the camera’s network profile (A 17, 28). (There is no need to ready this information when using WPS to configure network profiles.) When connecting via a home wireless LAN, retrieve the wireless LAN network settings from the network profile for a computer connected to the wireless LAN access point.
  • Page 16 First Steps IP address (home wireless LAN only) This is a unique identifier assigned to communication devices on a computer network. The IP address can be acquired automatically with this camera. If the network uses a fixed IP address, manually enter the camera’s IP address, as well as the subnet mask, gateway, primary DNS, and secondary DNS.

  • Page 17: My Picturetown User Information

    my Picturetown User Information The following information is required to register user information and the camera (A 20, 33, 41) with my Picturetown, and to log-in to my Picturetown (A 51) after picture upload. E-mail address You must register a computer e-mail address with my Picturetown. Specify an e-mail address, comprised of up to 64 recognized e-mail characters.

  • Page 18: Picture Mail Recipients

    First Steps Picture Mail Recipients The following information is required to upload pictures using Picture Mail. E-mail address Recipient’s e-mail address is comprised of up to 64 recognized e-mail characters. Up to 30 recipients can be specified with the camera. E-mail addresses for only certain models of cellular telephones, available in the United States, are supported (A 5).

  • Page 19: Configuring The Camera's Wireless Settings

    Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional) Macintosh Compatible operating systems: Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.3) Refer to the Nikon Web site for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Notes on Software Installation Exit all other applications and turn off any virus-checking software.

  • Page 20: Finish The Installation

    Confirm the language and click Next. If Nikon Transfer Is Already Installed The Language Selection dialog will not be displayed if Nikon Transfer is installed. The Install Center window is displayed in the language selected when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

  • Page 21: Starting The Utility

    Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. If Nikon Transfer starts automatically, exit Nikon Transfer before proceeding. Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings...
  • Page 22 Start the computer and select Start>All Programs>my Picturetown Utility> my Picturetown Utility. Macintosh: Start the computer and open Applications>Nikon Software>my Picturetown Utility folder, and double-click the my Picturetown Utility icon. When the Utility finishes loading, the screen shown at right will be displayed.

  • Page 23: Configuring A Network Profile

    Configuring a Network Profile Enable connection of the camera to the Internet via a wireless LAN access point. Use the Utility to apply the same network settings used by the wireless LAN network to the camera. Up to ten network profiles to connect can be registered. If using complimentary Wayport subscription, a network profile has already been configured with the camera.
  • Page 24 Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Configure Network name (SSID) (A 9), Authentication (A 9), and Encryption (A 9), and click Next. Enter the encryption key for the selected authentication method in the Encryption key (A 9) field and select a Key index (A 9) option.
  • Page 25 An Action completed successfully dialog will be displayed. When setting up the wireless LAN features of the camera for the first time, choose Yes, register now and click Next. Proceed to “n Entering my Picturetown User Information” (A 20). When No, register later is selected and Next is clicked, an Action completed successfully dialog, with options for finishing or performing another action, will be displayed.

  • Page 26: Entering My Picturetown User Information

    Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Entering my Picturetown User Information Store the information required for my Picturetown user registration with the camera and send it to my Picturetown. This information is necessary to log-in to my Picturetown after picture upload. The e-mail address and alias are automatically stored in the camera’s Sender setting (A 33), and are used to identify you as the sender in e-mail notification sent to recipients with picture upload using Picture Mail.
  • Page 27 Check that the information is correct and click Next. The Action completed successfully dialog, with options for finishing or performing another action, will be displayed, and the e-mail address and nickname will be stored in the camera. The specified user information and the camera’s key information will be sent to the my Picturetown server over the Internet.

  • Page 28: Specifying Picture Mail Recipients/Recipient Groups

    Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Specifying Picture Mail Recipients/Recipient Groups Specify recipients (aliases and e-mail addresses) of e-mail notification sent after picture upload. Groups containing multiple recipients can also be created. This is useful when Picture Mail is often sent to the same recipients. Recipients and groups can also be added, or edited, later using the camera (A 34).

  • Page 29: Protecting Wireless Lan Information Stored In The Camera (Applying A Password/Resetting The Camera)

    Once recipients and recipients group have been specified,proceed as indicated below. Applying a password to the camera: Choose Select another action to perform and click Next to return to the Select Action dialog. Proceed to “p Protecting Wireless LAN Information Stored in the Camera (Applying a Password/ Resetting the Camera)”...

  • Page 30: Resetting The Camera

    Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Entering a Password If the camera is protected with a password, the password entry screen is displayed when configuring the camera’s wireless settings or uploading pictures using the wireless LAN features. Enter the camera’s password to proceed. Choosing a Password Avoid using a password that can be easily guessed, such as a birth date.

  • Page 31: Finishing Wireless Settings

    Once the camera is reset, the dialog shown in step 7 of “m Configuring a Network Profile” (A 19) will be displayed. Repeat “n Entering my Picturetown User Information” (A 20) procedures to enter user information, unless the camera was reset prior to transferring ownership.

  • Page 32: Wireless Settings From The Camera

    Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Wireless Settings from the Camera This section explains wireless LAN setup using the camera. Basic Operation of the Wireless Settings Displaying the Wireless Settings Menu Press the button in playback mode or shooting mode. Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose The setup menu is displayed.
  • Page 33 Entering Text with the Camera Text for information such as aliases, e-mail addresses, and WEP keys can be entered using the camera’s rotary multi selector. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press , H, I, or J in the keyboard area. Text entry area Selected characters are displayed here.

  • Page 34: Configuring A Network Profile

    Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Configuring a Network Profile Enable connection of the camera to the Internet via a wireless LAN access point. Follow the procedures indicated below to apply the same network settings used by the wireless LAN network to the camera. See “Configuring a Network Profile from the Camera”...
  • Page 35 Configuring a Network Profile from the Camera Choose Network profile from the Wireless settings option (A 26) in the camera’s setup menu and press the button. Choose Configure manually and press the k button. The camera will search for available SSIDs and then the SSID selection screen will be displayed.
  • Page 36 Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Choose the desired SSID (A 9) and press the button. Up to ten SSIDs, with network profiles configured with the camera and those detected by the camera, are listed. If connection by any wireless device is not allowed with an access point and the desired SSID is not detected, select New and press the k button.
  • Page 37 Choose the network type and press the If connecting via a home wireless LAN, choose Home wireless LAN. If connecting via a public wireless LAN, choose Public wireless LAN. See “Public Wireless LAN” (A iv) for more information on countries in which public wireless LANs can be accessed by, and the wireless service providers that support connection of, this camera.
  • Page 38 Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Specify the camera’s IP address (A 10). To acquire the IP address automatically, choose Auto and press the k button. To enter a fixed IP address, choose Manual and press the k button. Specify the IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS settings (A 10).

  • Page 39: Entering My Picturetown User Information

    Entering my Picturetown User Information Enter the information required for user registration with my Picturetown from the Sender option. This information is necessary to log-in to my Picturetown after picture upload. The alias and e-mail address are used to identify you as the sender in e-mail notification sent to recipients with picture upload using Picture Mail.

  • Page 40: D Protecting Wireless Lan Information Stored In The Camera

    Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Once sender information has been configured, proceed as indicated below. Using Picture Mail: Proceed to “c Specifying Picture Mail Recipients/Recipient Groups” (A 34). Not using Picture Mail: Proceed to “d Protecting Wireless LAN Information Stored in the Camera (Applying a Password/Resetting the Camera)” (A 37). Editing the my Picturetown User Information When uploading pictures using Picture Mail or Picture Bank after user information has been registered with my Picturetown, user information (including information stored in the camera’s...
  • Page 41 Select Address and press the Enter recipient’s e-mail address (A 12) Enter an e-mail address comprised of up to 64 recognized e-mail characters. E-mail addresses for only certain models of cellular telephones, available in the United States, are supported (A 5). For information on entering text, see “Entering Text with the Camera”...
  • Page 42 Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Creating Recipient Groups Group (A 12) containing multiple recipients can be created. This is useful when Picture Mail is often sent to the same group of recipients. If individual recipients (A 34) have not been registered, register recipients before creating a recipient group. Select New in the choose address screen shown in step 2 of “Specifying Picture Mail Recipients”...

  • Page 43: Protecting Wireless Lan Information Stored In The Camera (Applying A Password/Resetting The Camera)

    Protecting Wireless LAN Information Stored in the Camera (Applying a Password/Resetting the Camera) A password (A 12) can be applied to prevent access to wireless LAN information stored in the camera, including network profiles and recipient e-mail addresses, by third parties if the camera should be lost or stolen, or otherwise compromised.
  • Page 44 Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings When setting up the wireless LAN features of the camera for the first time, the final step requires user registration with my Picturetown. First, use Picture Mail ( my Picturetown. Once pictures have been uploaded, e-mail notification requesting user registration with my Picturetown will be sent to the e-mail address specified as instructed in “b Entering my Picturetown User Information”...

  • Page 45: Configuring A Network Profile For A Home Wireless Lan Using Wps

    Configuring a Network Profile for a Home Wireless LAN Using The network profile for a home wireless LAN can be easily configured if the wireless LAN access point supports WPS. WPS supports two configuration methods: Push-Button Configuration (PBC) and Personal Identification Number (PIN) method. Configuring a Network Profile Using the PBC Method Choose Network profile from the Wireless settings option (A 26) in the camera’s setup menu...
  • Page 46 Configuring the Camera’s Wireless Settings Configuring a Network Profile Using the PIN Method Establish a cabled or wireless connection between the computer and access point, and open the access point’s WPS configuration page on the computer. For instructions on connecting the access point to a computer and displaying the configuration pages, see the documentation provided with the wireless LAN access point.

  • Page 47: Registering With My Picturetown

    Registering with my Picturetown Registration (creation of a user account) with my Picturetown is required to take advantage of my Picturetown services. Use a computer to open the e-mail notification requesting user registration. E-mail notification requesting user registration with my Picturetown will be sent to the e-mail address specified for user information.
  • Page 48 Registering with my Picturetown Receive the e-mail message confirming my Picturetown registration. An e-mail message confirming my Picturetown registration will be sent to the registered e-mail address. This completed setup of the wireless LAN features. Notes on User Registration Register user information as soon as possible to protect pictures, along with other personal information, from unsolicited viewing or theft.

  • Page 49: Registering A Camera With My Picturetown

    Registering a Camera with my Picturetown A camera must be registered with the my Picturetown server in any of the following situations: You registered with my Picturetown before setting up the wireless LAN features of this camera (e.g. this is a second camera). The camera is reset for any purpose other than transfer of ownership (A 24, 38).

  • Page 50: Uploading Pictures To The My Picturetown Server

    (A 34). The number displayed at the top right of the monitor indicates the number of recipients specified for the current picture. to select the (recipients) or ), or I to Queue mail Nikon Confirm Queue mail Nikon Confirm Selection area...
  • Page 51 Press the button to add the Picture Mail to the queue. To specify recipients for different pictures, repeat steps 2 and 3 before applying the setting. Up to 30 pictures can be selected. Press the f (h) button before applying the setting to switch to thumbnail display to preview the pictures, for which recipients are specified, in the queue mail screen.

  • Page 52: Using Picture Bank

    Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server Using Picture Bank Uploading All Pictures at Once The camera automatically uploads pictures that have not yet been uploaded to the my Picturetown server whenever the AC adapter is connected to the camera. Charging begins once pictures have been uploaded.

  • Page 53: Uploading Selected Pictures

    Uploading Selected Pictures Press the button in playback mode and use the rotary multi selector to choose , and press the If sender setting has not been configured, enter your Email ID (e-mail address) and Nickname (alias) necessary for my Picturetown user information (A 11, 27, 33).
  • Page 54 Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server When the Transfer is Unsuccessful When transfer over a wireless LAN connection is unsuccessful, the next time you select (Picture Bank) mode in the playback-mode selection menu and press the k button, the confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed.

  • Page 55: Connecting To A Wireless Lan

    Connecting to a Wireless LAN If the SSID selection screen is displayed when uploading pictures using the Picture Mail (A 44) or Picture Bank (A 46, 47) service, follow the procedures indicated below to select a wireless LAN network. If the camera detects a network previously used to upload pictures using the Picture Mail service, or the Picture Bank service while the AC adapter is connected to the camera, picture upload will be initiated automatically.
  • Page 56 Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server If user information has not been registered, e-mail notification requesting user registration with my Picturetown is sent to the specified e-mail address after picture upload. Register user information with my Picturetown. See “Registering with my Picturetown” (A 41) for more information. Connecting via a Wireless LAN Be sure that you are in a location where connection of the camera to a wireless LAN is possible before attempting to upload pictures.

  • Page 57: Viewing Pictures On The My Picturetown Server

    Viewing Pictures on the my Picturetown Server Use a computer’s Web browser to access http://mypicturetown.com/, and enter the Email ID (e-mail address) and password registered with my Picturetown to display the My Photos page. From this page, you can upload and sort pictures, create and share albums, and create slide shows.

  • Page 58: Appendix

    Appendix Error Messages Display Write-protect switch is in “lock” position. Memory card is write protected. Battery exhausted during picture upload. Battery exhausted. Transfer terminated. Entered password was Password incorrect. not correct. SSID was not detected. SSID not found Wireless connection to the SSID was terminated.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Display Connection to the server failed, or error occurred during picture upload. Connection error. Camera is not certified to User information connect to the wireless incorrect. network. my Picturetown server is Server is full. full. Cannot use my Picturetown network Service not available.
  • Page 60 Appendix Problem Connection to the access point or server failed. Wireless connection was terminated during picture upload, and upload failed. E-mail notification requesting user registration with my Picturetown not sent. The queue mail screen not displayed when the F button is pressed.

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Alias 11 Authentication 9, 18, 31 Encryption 9, 18 Encryption key 9, 31 Gateway 10, 18, 32 Home wireless LAN 8 IP address 10, 18, 32 Key index 9 Key information 11 MAC address 10 my Picturetown 4, 41, 51 my Picturetown Utility (Utility) 7, 13, 15 Network name (SSID) 9, 17, 30, 49, 50 Network profile 9, 17, 28...
  • Page 62 Appendix...
  • Page 63 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 China YP8F01(11) 6MMA8511-01...

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