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Nikon WT-3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless Transmitter W T-3 W T-3 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. All oth er trade names men tioned in this man u al or the oth er doc- u men ta tion pro vid ed with this Nikon prod uct are trade marks or reg is tered trade marks of their re spec tive holders.

  • 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 instruc- tions where all those who use the product will read them.

  • Page 4: Notices

    • Nikon will not be held liable for any dam- ages resulting from the use of this product. • While every eff ort has been made to ensure...
  • Page 5 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 au- thority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
  • Page 6 (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Notice for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential require- ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Notice for Customers in France Outdoor use of wireless transceivers is prohibited in France.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Transfer Status ...24 Network Status ...25 Controlling the Camera: PC Mode ... 26 Connecting to the Computer ... 26 Controlling the Camera Using Nikon Capture 4 ... 28 Network Status ...29 Printing Pictures: Print Mode ... 30 Selecting a Printer ... 30 Printing Pictures ...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    (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/...

  • Page 10: Supported Modes

    Supported Modes The WT-3 connects the camera to wireless and Ethernet networks. The camera can then be controlled remotely from a computer or photographs transmitted from the camera to an ftp server or printer. The WT-3 supports the following modes:...

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    System Requirements Before using the WT-3 or WT-3 Setup Utility CD, confi rm that your system meets the following requirements: • Model: Nikon D200 digital single-lens refl ex camera Camera • Firmware: A and B version 2.00 (provided on supplied WT-3 Setup Utility CD)

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Wt-3

    Parts of the WT-3 Signal connector Mounting screw ( Connector for extended range antenna Extended range antenna connector cap Built-in antenna Connector cover DC-IN connector ( Ethernet connector 21, 26, 30) The WA-E1 Extended Range Antenna (Available Separately) The optional WA-E1 extended range antenna with tripod mount can be used to extend the range of wireless transmit- ters.
  • Page 13 If desired, the controls on the WT-3 can be disabled by rotating the control lock to the L position. Please note that the control lock can not be used to turn the camera on or off...

  • Page 14: Setup

    Follow the steps below to prepare the WT-3 for use: Update the camera fi rmware : The WT-3 is supported from camera fi rmware A version 2.00 and B version 2.00. Users of earlier versions will need to update the camera fi rmware as described in the fi...

  • Page 15: Installing The Wt-3 Setup Utility

    The WT-3 Setup Utility supplies the computer with information about the camera and con- trols image transfer. It must be installed on each of the host computers used by the WT-3. The WT-3 Setup Utility is not required for upload to an ftp server in transfer mode.
  • Page 16 Clicking Next in Step 7 displays the dialog shown at right. Click Install. Click Finish. Click Yes and remove the WT-3 Setup Utility CD from the CD-ROM drive. If prompted to restart the computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 17 Next. Select a language and click Next. Click Easy Install. Other Install Center Options • Customer Support: View the ReadMe fi le or visit Nikon support websites. • D200 Firmware: Update the camera fi rmware ( * Internet connection required.
  • Page 18 CD-ROM drive. If prompted to restart the computer, follow the on-screen instructions. Installing PictureProject Install PictureProject before installing the WT-3 Setup Utility. The WT-3 Setup Utility must be reinstalled if PictureProject is installed after the WT-3 Setup Utility.

  • Page 19: Copying Network Profi Les To The Camera

    48) can be used for connection to ftp servers in transfer mode. Supported Operating Systems The WT-3 Setup Utility is compatible with Mac OS X version 10.3 or later (Power PC G4/G5 CPUs only) or a pre-installed version of Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later (Service Pack 2 recommended).
  • Page 20 Other Ways of Starting the WT-3 Setup Utility WT-3 Setup Utility can also be started by: • Windows: Clicking Start and selecting All Programs > WT-3 Setup Utility > WT-3 Setup Utility. • Macintosh: Opening the “Applications : Nikon Software : WT-3 Setup Utility” folder and double-...
  • Page 21 Use PictureProject folder: Pictures will be cataloged in PictureProject version 1.6.1 or later. Specify a diff erent folder: To choose a folder, click the The default destination is the “WT-3” folder in “My Pictures” (Windows) or “Pictures” (Macin- tosh). 30) modes.
  • Page 22 Choose from the following options. • Automatic setup (recommended): If more than one network adapter is available, choose an adapter from the pull-down menu (if Ethernet only is selected in Step 7, the menu will list Ethernet adapters only). Click Next. If Ethernet and Wireless was selected in Step 7 and the com- puter is confi...
  • Page 23 Auto IP • IP address: If the network is confi gured for manual IP ad- dressing, enter an IP address for the WT-3. • Subnet mask: If the network is confi gured for manual IP addressing, enter a subnet mask for the WT-3.
  • Page 24 Ethernet MAC addresses. Firewall Settings The WT-3 uses TCP ports 20 and 21 for ftp and TCP port 15740 and UDP port 5353 when con- necting to a computer. Computer fi rewalls must be confi gured to allow access to these ports, as otherwise the computer may not be able to access the WT-3.
  • Page 25 Creating a Printer Profi le The default printer for computer profi les ( computer. To choose a diff erent printer, start the WT-3 Setup Utility as described in Step 4 of “Copying Network Profi les to the Camera” ( nect the camera to the computer), then follow the steps below.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Wt-3

    WT-3 to the L position. Remove the power connector cover from the WT-3 and attach it to the camera strap or store it in a safe place. Be sure to replace the power con- nector cover when the WT-3 is not in use.
  • Page 27 WT-3 from the camera battery chamber. 4 Replace the camera battery chamber cover. The Control Lock Turn the camera off and rotate the WT-3 control lock to the L position when connecting or disconnecting the WT-3 or inserting or removing the battery.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery To power the camera when the WT-3 is in place, insert the camera battery into the WT-3 battery chamber. The WT-3 takes one EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery; other batteries can not be used. Note that the drain on the battery is increased when the WT-3 is attached.

  • Page 29: Uploading Images: Transfer Mode

    Turn the camera on. Select Transfer mode for the Wireless trans- mitter > Mode option in the camera setup menu 34). Choose PTP Before connecting the WT-3, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP ( 21–22 23–25 48–50). Front 4).
  • Page 30 A list of available connection profi les will be dis- played. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired profi le and press to the right to select. Viewing Profi le Information Press the camera button to view information on the selected profi...

  • Page 31: Uploading Images

    Uploading Images Press the button to view pictures on the memory card. Display the fi rst picture to be sent in single-image playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list. Press the center of the multi selector while press- ing the button.

  • Page 32: Interrupting Transmission

    Interrupting Transmission To cancel transmission of images marked with a white “send” icon or green “send- ing” icon, select the images during playback and press the center of the multi se- lector while pressing the actions will also interrupt transmission: •...

  • Page 33: Network Status

    Network Status The status of the link between the server and the WT-3 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-3 is on. Signal qual-...

  • Page 34: Controlling The Camera: Pc Mode

    Controlling the Camera: PC Mode In PC mode, a camera equipped with a WT-3 can be controlled over a wireless net- work from a computer running Nikon Capture 4 version 4.4 or later (available sepa- rately) and photographs saved directly to the computer hard disk instead of the camera memory card.
  • Page 35 A list of available connection profi les will be dis- played. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired profi le and press to the right to select. Viewing Profi le Information Press the camera button to view information on the selected profi...

  • Page 36: Controlling The Camera Using Nikon Capture 4

    Control the camera as described in the Nikon Cap ture 4 User’ s Man u al. Any photographs taken while the camera is connected will be recorded directly to the computer hard disk.

  • Page 37: Network Status

    Network Status The status of the link between the server and the WT-3 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-3 is on. Signal qual-...

  • Page 38: Printing Pictures: Print Mode

    34). Choose PTP Before connecting the WT-3, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP ( Use a Reliable Power Source Be sure the camera battery is fully charged or use an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately).

  • Page 39: Printing Pictures

    PD-10 wireless printer adapter. The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-3 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. The BUSY LED lights while data are being sent.

  • Page 40: Printing Pictures Using The Pd-10 Wireless Printer Adapter

    Printing Pictures Using the PD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter The optional PD-10 wireless printer adapter allows photographs to be printed di- rectly from the camera without cables or a computer. The principal steps for using the PD-10 are: Create a profi le for the PD-10 ... Selecting a printer ...
  • Page 41 Select Printer registration. Note that printer registration will not be available if the camera al- ready contains nine profi les; if necessary, delete a profi le using the button. The message shown at right will be displayed in the camera monitor. Press the START button on the wireless printer adapter for about two sec- onds.

  • Page 42: Menu Guide

    WT-3 is connected. Wireless LAN System Turn the WT-3 on or off . Select Off to reduce the drain on the battery. When On is selected, power consumption is reduced if no memory card is inserted in transfer and print modes or if no data are being transmitted in print mode.

  • Page 43: Ftp Registration (For Connection To Ftp Servers Only)

    FTP Registration (for Connection to ftp Servers Only) In transfer mode, ftp profi les can be created without using the WT-3 Setup Utility. See the Appendix for more information ( Editing ftp Profi les To edit an ftp server profi le, highlight it in the profi le list in...
  • Page 44 Channel Choose channel. * Not required if Infrastructure is selected for Communication mode. † The WT-3 off ers a choice of thirteen channels (1–13), the WT-3A a choice of eleven channels (1–11). Wireless Menu, Page 2/2 Authentication: Choose the type of authentication used by the computer or access point.
  • Page 45 Encryption Highlight encryption method. Encryption The type of encryption available depends on the option selected for Authentication ( 36): • Open: none, Wep: 64-bit,base 16, Wep: 64-bit,ASCII, Wep: 128-bit,base 16, Wep: 128-bit,ASCII • Shared: Wep: 64-bit,base 16, Wep: 64-bit,ASCII, Wep: 128-bit,base 16, Wep: 128-bit,ASCII •...
  • Page 46 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). TCP / IP Adjust TCP / IP settings as described on the following pages. The TCP / IP menu has two pages of options;...
  • Page 47 Highlight Address. Press multi selector left or right to select, up or down to change. Highlight Mask. Choose subnet mask. Enter edit mode. Exit to TCP / IP menu (1/2). If subnet mask is required, proceed to Step 5. Enter edit mode. Exit to TCP / IP menu (1/2).
  • Page 48 TCP / IP Menu, Page 2/2 Use gateway: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle it on (✔) or off . If the network requires a gate- way address, turn this option on and enter the address sup- plied by the network administrator as described below.
  • Page 49 Enable DNS: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle it on (✔) or off . If a Domain Name Server (DNS) exists on the network, turn this option on and enter the ad- dress supplied by the network administrator as described be- low.
  • Page 50 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. Enter server address (required; Highlight Folder. Enter destination folder name ( Display text entry dialog.
  • Page 51 Highlight Port. Press multi selector left or right to select, up or down to change. PASV mode: Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle PASV mode on (✔) or off . Turn this option off to use normal (PORT) mode. Be sure the server supports PASV mode before turning this option on.
  • Page 52 FTP Menu, Page 2/3 Anonymous login: Highlight this option and press the multi se- lector right to toggle it on (✔) or off . Turn this option on for anonymous login, off to enter a user name and password as described below.
  • Page 53 FTP Menu, Page 3/3 Use proxy server: Highlight this option and press the multi selec- tor right to toggle it on (✔) or off . If a proxy server is required for ftp, turn this option on and enter an address and port num- ber as described below.

  • Page 54: Settings (Transfer Mode Only)

    Settings (Transfer Mode Only) 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 not automatically uploaded as they are taken. Off Photos can be selected for transmission when camera is in (default) playback mode.

  • Page 55: Send Folder

    Send Folder All fi les in the selected folder (including those already marked as “sent”) will be uploaded in ascending order by fi le number, beginning when the folder is selected. The folder itself will not be uploaded. This option is not available when the memory card contains no folders.

  • Page 56: Appendices

    Firewalls The WT-3 uses TCP ports 20 and 21 for ftp. It may be necessary to adjust fi rewall settings before connecting to a server behind a fi rewall ( Using the Menus If the shutter-release button on the camera or WT-3 is pressed while menus are displayed, the monitor will turn off...
  • Page 57 The registration dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to select. Select Done to proceed to Step 5 when settings are complete. Rename: The dialog shown at right will be dis- played.
  • Page 58 • No: Return to Step 3 without connecting to the server. If the wireless transmitter is off , the dialog shown in Step 3 will be displayed and the WT-3 will not open a connection to the new server. Errors An error will be displayed if the new profi...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Error displayed stating that no images are available for print- ing. Solution • Confi rm that battery is inserted in WT-3 and is fully charged. • Reattach WT-3. • Insert memory card (transfer and print modes only).

  • Page 60: 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 61 Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) used to transfer images between cameras and computers connected via USB cable. The WT-3 uses PTP-IP to communicate with host computers. Shared key: An authentication system in which WEP keys are used to establish whether a client...
  • Page 62 SS-ID (Service Set ID): An SS-ID prevents interference between devices in diff erent networks by allowing communication only between devices that share an SS-ID. See BSS-ID, ESS-ID. Subnet mask: A mask that divides a network into subnets. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol): A dual protocol consisting of a transport- layer protocol (TCP) that divides data into packets which it later reassembles, and a network protocol (IP) that handles transmission of the packets between points in the network.

  • Page 63: Specifi Cations

    Operating environment Temperature: 0–40 °C (32–131 °F) Humidity: less than 85% (no condensation) Weight WT-3: 295 g / 10.4 oz (body only) WT-3A: 295 g / 10.4 oz (body only) Dimensions (W × H × D) 152 mm × 110 mm × 72.5 mm (6.0 in. × 4.3 in. × 2.9 in.)
  • Page 64 The number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery (1500 mAh) varies with the con di tion of the batteries, temperature, and how the camera and WT-3 are used. The following measurements were performed at a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) both with the WT-3 off...

  • Page 65: Index

    23 USB, 11 User ID, 44 Wireless, 35, 49 Wireless LAN, 2, 14, 35, 49 access point, 2, 54 Wireless LAN system, 22, 27, 31, 32, 34 Wireless transmitter, 34 WT-3 Setup Utility, 2, 3, 7, 11...

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