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Nikon WT-7 User Manual

For those using the wt-7 with the d810; d810a; d750; d7200
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For Those Using the WT-7 with the D810, D810A, D750, or D7200
See the manual supplied with the WT-7 for specifications
and other information.
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
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• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide For Those Using the WT-7 with the D810, D810A, D750, or D7200 See the manual supplied with the WT-7 for specifications and other information. • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible...

  • Page 2: What The Wt-7 Can Do For Users Of The D810, D810A, D750, And D7200

    D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 This guide describes how to attach the WT-7 to a D810, D810A, D750, or D7200 digital camera and connect the camera to a computer, ftp server, or other device over Ethernet or wireless networks.
  • Page 3 Before using the WT-7 network function, connect the camera to a network. Ethernet Networks For information on connecting to a computer, see page 9. For information on connecting to an ftp server, see page 51. Wireless Networks For information on connecting to a computer, see page 17.
  • Page 4 Computer Camera Control Pro 2 Nikon User Support for India and Australia Contact a Nikon representative for technical assistance with the operation of your Nikon product or products. For information on the Nikon representatives in your area, visit http://www.nikon-asia.com/support.
  • Page 5 LLC. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trade names mentioned in this guide or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Memory Cards Throughout this guide, CompactFlash and SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards”.

  • Page 6: 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 this...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents What the WT-7 Can Do for Users of the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 ..........ii Notices.......................vi Introduction Parts of the WT-7 ..................2 Getting Ready ..................3 Network Functions Available with the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200.....................7 Transfer, Control, and HTTP Ethernet Connections................9...
  • Page 8 Ethernet Connections ................ 51 Step 1: Connecting the Hardware ..........52 Step 2: Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet Connections ...............53 Step 3: The Connection Wizard ..........54 Wireless Connections................. 57 Step 1: Connecting the Equipment ..........58 Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless ..........59 Step 3: The Connection Wizard ..........60 Step 4: Network Settings ..............67 FTP Upload.....................
  • Page 9 Deselect All?..................83 HTTP User Settings ................. 83 Battery Info..................83 Auto Power off Delay..............84 MAC Address ..................84 Firmware Version ................84 Appendices Copying Profiles................... 85 Creating Profiles on a Computer ........... 88 Creating an FTP Server ..............90 Manual Profile Creation..............
  • Page 10 • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a WT-7 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. Please read this guide thoroughly and keep it where all those who use the product can read it. The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this...

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Wt-7

    LINK (green), ERROR (orange) The POWER LED When the WT-7 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 flash to warn that the battery requires charging.

  • Page 13: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Inserting the Battery The WT-7 takes one EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery. Insert the battery as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Unlatch the cover by sliding it as shown (q). Open the cover (w). Insert the battery. Using the battery to keep the battery...
  • Page 14 LOCK arrow. Connecting the USB Cable Connect the WT-7 to the camera using the USB cable supplied with the WT-7 (D810 or D810A) or with the camera (D750 or D7200). Introduction...
  • Page 15 Stand-By Mode When the WT-7 is disconnected from the camera or the camera is turned off, the WT-7 will turn off automatically after the delay chosen for Network > Options > Auto power off delay in the camera setup menu (084), reducing the drain on the battery.
  • Page 16 Battery Level The level of the battery inserted in the WT-7 can be determined by connecting the WT-7 to the camera (04) and checking the battery level using the Options > Battery info in the Network menu (083). Using an AC Adapter...

  • Page 17: Network Functions Available With The D810, D810A, D750, And D7200

    Network Functions Available with the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 The WT-7 wireless transmitter connects D810, D810A, D750, or D7200 digital cameras to Ethernet and wireless networks. Photographs on the camera can then be transmitted to a computer or ftp server and the camera controlled remotely from a computer.
  • Page 18 To prevent the camera or WT-7 powering off unexpectedly during setup or data transfer, use fully-charged batteries or optional AC adapters designated for use with the camera or WT-7. For more on camera power sources, see the camera manual. FTP Servers...

  • Page 19: Transfer, Control, And Http

    Camera control HTTP server Install the Wireless Transmitter Utility (05) Step 1: Connect the camera, WT-7, and computer (010) Step 2: Configure the hardware for Ethernet connections (011) Step 3: Run the connection wizard (012) Step 4: Pair the camera and computer (015)

  • Page 20: Step 1: Connecting The Equipment

    Connect the Ethernet cable as shown below. Do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle. Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. Press the power switch for about a Power switch second to turn the WT-7 on. Transfer, Control, and HTTP...

  • Page 21: Step 2: Configuring The Hardware For Ethernet Connections

    Step 2: Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet Connections Configure the WT-7 for use with Ethernet networks. Select Choose hardware. In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN.

  • Page 22: Step 3: The Connection Wizard

    Step 3: The Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile. Display network profiles. In the network menu, highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list and other network settings. Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press 2. Note that if the list already contains nine profiles, you will need to delete an existing profile using the O (Q) button...
  • Page 23 Name the new network profile. Enter the name that will appear in the profile list and press J (to use the default name, press J without making any changes). Profile names can be up to 16 characters long. Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
  • Page 24 Choose your next step. The IP address will be displayed; press J. Your next step depends on the connection type selected in Step 4 on page 12: If you chose Image transfer or Camera If you chose HTTP server, proceed to Step 8. control, proceed to page 15.

  • Page 25: Step 4: Pairing

    Pairing allows the computer to connect to the camera. Connect the camera to the computer via USB. Disconnect the USB cable from the WT-7 and connect it to the computer. Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. When prompted, start the copy of the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer.
  • Page 26 Disconnect the camera. The message at right will be displayed when pairing is complete. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and reconnect it to the WT-7. Exit the wizard. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Connect and exit wizard: Save the new network profile and connect to the server.

  • Page 27: Wireless Connections

    Image transfer Camera control HTTP server Install the Wireless Transmitter Utility Step 1: Ready the camera and WT-7 (018) Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless (019) Step 3: Run the connection wizard (020) Step 4: Adjust network settings (027) Adjust settings for the chosen connection type...

  • Page 28: Step 1: Readying The Equipment

    This step can be omitted in camera control mode (07). Attach the WT-7 (04). Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. Press the power switch for about a Power switch second to turn the WT-7 on. Transfer, Control, and HTTP...

  • Page 29: Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless

    Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless Ready the camera for connection to a wireless network. Select Choose hardware. In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN. Select Wireless LAN.

  • Page 30: Step 3: The Connection Wizard

    Step 3: The Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile. Display network profiles. In the network menu, highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list and other network settings. Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press 2. Note that if the list already contains nine profiles, you will need to delete an existing profile using the O (Q) button...
  • Page 31 Name the new network profile. Enter the name that will appear in the profile list and press J (to use the default name, press J without making any changes). Profile names can be up to 16 characters long. Choose a connection method. Highlight the connection method used by the network and press J.
  • Page 32 ❚❚ Search for Wireless Network Select Search for wireless network in Step 6 on page 21 to choose from a list of the networks (wireless LAN access points) detected by the camera. Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again).
  • Page 33 Enter the encryption key. Enter the encryption key and press J (if the network uses open authentication, this dialog will not be displayed; proceed to Step 3). Choose your next step. The message at right is displayed when a connection is established. Proceed to page 27.
  • Page 34 ❚❚ Push-Button WPS Choose Push-button WPS in Step 6 on page 21 if the wireless LAN access point uses push-button WPS. Press the WPS button on the wireless LAN access point. For more information, see the documentation provided with the wireless LAN access point. Press J button on the camera.
  • Page 35 ❚❚ PIN-Entry WPS Choose PIN-entry WPS in Step 6 on page 21 if the wireless LAN access point uses PIN-entry WPS. Enter the PIN for the wireless LAN access point. From a computer, enter the PIN for the wireless LAN access point.
  • Page 36 Enter a network name (SSID) and press J. The default name is “WT” followed by the MAC address of the WT-7. Enter the encryption key. Enter an encryption key and press J (the default key is “nikon”). Proceed to page 27. Transfer, Control, and HTTP...

  • Page 37: Step 4: Network Settings

    MAC Address Filtering If the network uses MAC address filtering, the filter must be supplied with the MAC address of the WT-7. After attaching the WT-7 to the camera, choose Network > Options > MAC address from the camera setup menu and note the MAC address.
  • Page 38 J. If Image transfer or Camera control is selected, proceed to Step 4; otherwise, proceed to Step 6. Connect the camera to the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the WT-7 and connect it to the computer. Transfer, Control, and HTTP...
  • Page 39 Disconnect the camera. The message at right will be displayed when pairing is complete. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and reconnect it to the WT-7. Exit the wizard. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Connect and exit wizard: Save the new network profile and connect to the network.

  • Page 40: Image Transfer

    Image Transfer Image transfer is used to upload photographs and movies to the computer from a camera memory card. The explanation that follows assumes that existing pictures are used. Display network profiles. In the setup menu, select Network > Network settings to display the profiles list.
  • Page 41 Upload pictures. Press J. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture and upload will begin immediately. The transfer icon turns green during upload, and turns blue when upload is complete. Additional pictures will be uploaded in the order selected. To upload a picture that has already been uploaded once, press J once to remove the blue transfer icon, and then press J...
  • Page 42 Turning the Camera Off “Send” marking will be saved if the camera or WT-7 is turned off while transmission is in progress. Transmission of images marked with a “send” icon will resume when the camera or WT-7 is turned on.
  • Page 43 Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-7 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the network menu. The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-7 is on.
  • Page 44 (0100). images. Battery level: The Signal strength: Wireless signal charge state of the strength. Ethernet connections are shown by d. battery in the WT-7. Transfer, Control, and HTTP...

  • Page 45: Camera Control

    Camera Control Select this option to control the camera from a computer running Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately) and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk instead of the camera memory card (movies will still be saved to the camera memory card; insert a memory card before shooting movies).
  • Page 46 Operations may take longer on wireless networks. If the signal is disrupted while pictures are being transferred to Camera Control Pro 2, the LED on the WT-7 will flash orange; turn the camera off and then on again. Transfer will resume when the connection is re-established. Note that transfer can not be resumed if you turn the camera off again before transfer is complete.
  • Page 47 Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here (0100). Battery level: The charge state of the Signal strength: Wireless signal strength. battery in the WT-7. Ethernet connections are shown by d. Transfer, Control, and HTTP...

  • Page 48: Http Server

    HTTP Server Select HTTP server to view the pictures on the camera memory card or take photographs from the web browser on a computer or iPhone (see page 42 for system requirements). Up to five users can access the camera at one time, although only one can take photographs.
  • Page 49 Enter the camera URL. Enter the camera URL (“http://” followed by the camera IP address, as shown in the network menu) in the browser window address field. Transfer, Control, and HTTP...
  • Page 50 (the user name and password are set using Network > Options > HTTP user settings in the network menu as described on page 83; the default user name is “nikon” while the default password is blank). Choose a language.
  • Page 51 Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-7 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the network menu. The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-7 is on.
  • Page 52 HTTP Server System Requirements Operation has been confirmed with the following systems: Windows Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 • Windows 10: Microsoft Edge • Windows 8.1: Internet Explorer 11 Browser • Windows 7: Internet Explorer 10 • Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more; 1,280 × 1,024 Monitor pixels (SXGA) or more recommended •...

  • Page 53: Computer Web Browsers

    Computer Web Browsers This section describes the http server displays for computer web browsers (note that the display varies with the model of camera). Click to adjust camera settings. For information on the displays for iPhones, see page 47. The Shooting Window The following controls can be accessed by selecting Shooting/ Viewer on the server home page.
  • Page 54 Contains the exposure indicator and shows the battery Display panel level and number of exposures remaining. Settings for still photography and movie recording can Camera settings be adjusted by clicking the icons in the camera settings panel. See the camera manual for more information. Take a photograph or start and end movie recording.
  • Page 55 The Viewer Window The viewer window can be accessed by selecting Viewer on the server home page or clicking the view button in the shooting window. The viewer window for computer web browsers offers a choice of thumbnail, film-strip (046), and full-frame views (046). ❚❚...
  • Page 56 ❚❚ Film-Strip View Choose the picture displayed from the thumbnails at the bottom of the window. Current picture (click H or F to view additional pictures) Copy current picture to computer Thumbnails (click to select) ❚❚ Full-Frame View View pictures full frame. Current picture (click H or F to view additional pictures)

  • Page 57: Iphone Web Browsers

    iPhone Web Browsers This section describes the http server displays for iPhone web browsers (note that the display varies with the model of camera). Tap to adjust camera settings. For information on computer displays, see page 43. The Shooting Window The following controls can be accessed by selecting Shooting/ Viewer on the server home page.
  • Page 58 The Live View Button Tap to choose from live view off, photo live view, and movie live view. Movie Live View The information at right appears in the camera settings area (044) in movie live view. Transfer, Control, and HTTP...
  • Page 59 The Viewer Window The viewer window can be accessed by selecting Viewer on the server home page or tapping the view button in the shooting window. The viewer window for iPhone web browsers offers a choice of thumbnail and full-frame views (050). ❚❚...
  • Page 60 ❚❚ Full-Frame View View pictures full frame. Current picture (tap to return to thumbnail view) Show previous Show next image image Thumbnail view View most recent picture in folder Transfer, Control, and HTTP...

  • Page 61: Ethernet Connections

    To prevent the camera or WT-7 powering off unexpectedly during setup or data transfer, use fully-charged batteries or optional AC adapters designated for use with the camera or WT-7. For more on camera power sources, see the camera manual. FTP Servers...

  • Page 62: Step 1: Connecting The Hardware

    Connect the camera to the ftp server as shown below. Do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle. Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. Press the power switch for about a Power switch second to turn the WT-7 on.

  • Page 63: Step 2: Configuring The Hardware For Ethernet Connections

    Step 2: Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet Connections Configure the WT-7 for use with Ethernet networks. Select Choose hardware. In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN.

  • Page 64: Step 3: The Connection Wizard

    Step 3: The Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile. Display network profiles. In the network menu, highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list and other network settings. Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press 2. Note that if the list already contains nine profiles, you will need to delete an existing profile using the O (Q) button...
  • Page 65 Name the new network profile. Enter the name that will appear in the profile list and press J (to use the default name, press J without making any changes). Profile names can be up to 16 characters long. Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
  • Page 66 Log in. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Anonymous login: Select this option if the server does not require a user ID or password. • Enter user ID: Enter a user ID and password when prompted and press J.

  • Page 67: Wireless Connections

    Wireless Connections Follow the steps below to connect to a wireless network. FTP upload Step 1: Ready the camera and WT-7 (058) Step 2: Configure the hardware for wireless networks (059) Step 3: Run the connection wizard (060) Step 4: Adjust network settings (067)

  • Page 68: Step 1: Connecting The Equipment

    Attach the WT-7 (04). Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. Press the power switch for about a Power switch second to turn on the WT-7.

  • Page 69: Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless

    Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless Ready the camera for connection to a wireless network. Select Choose hardware. In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN. Select Wireless LAN.

  • Page 70: Step 3: The Connection Wizard

    Step 3: The Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile. Display network profiles. In the network menu, highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list and other network settings. Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press 2. Note that if the list already contains nine profiles, you will need to delete an existing profile using the O (Q) button before proceeding.
  • Page 71 Name the new network profile. Enter the name that will appear in the profile list and press J (to use the default name, press J without making any changes). Profile names can be up to 16 characters long. Choose a connection method. Highlight the connection method used by the network and press J.
  • Page 72 ❚❚ Search for Wireless Network Select Search for wireless network in Step 6 on page 61 to choose from a list of the networks (wireless LAN access points) detected by the camera. Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again).
  • Page 73 Enter the encryption key. Enter the encryption key and press J (if the network uses open authentication, this dialog will not be displayed; proceed to Step 3). Choose your next step. The message at right is displayed when a connection is established. Proceed to page 67.
  • Page 74 ❚❚ Push-Button WPS Choose Push-button WPS in Step 6 on page 61 if the wireless LAN access point uses push-button WPS. Press the WPS button on the wireless LAN access point. For more information, see the documentation provided with the wireless LAN access point. Press J button on the camera.
  • Page 75 ❚❚ PIN-Entry WPS Choose PIN-entry WPS in Step 6 on page 61 if the wireless LAN access point uses PIN-entry WPS. Enter the PIN for the wireless LAN access point. From a computer, enter the PIN for the wireless LAN access point.
  • Page 76 Enter a network name (SSID) and press J. The default name is “WT” followed by the MAC address of the WT-7. Enter the encryption key. Enter an encryption key and press J (the default key is “nikon”). Proceed to page 67.

  • Page 77: Step 4: Network Settings

    Step 4: Network Settings Follow the steps below to connect to the ftp server. Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Obtain automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically.
  • Page 78 MAC Address Filtering If the network uses MAC address filtering, the filter must be supplied with the MAC address of the WT-7. After attaching the WT-7 to the camera, choose Network > Options > MAC address from the camera setup menu and note the MAC address.
  • Page 79 Choose a destination folder. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Home folder: Select this option to upload pictures to the server’s home folder. • Enter folder name: Select this option to upload pictures to another of the folders existing on the server.

  • Page 80: Ftp Upload

    FTP Upload Photos and movies can be uploaded from camera memory cards to an ftp server as described below, or photos can be uploaded as they are taken. For information on setting up an ftp server, see page 90. Display network profiles. In the setup menu, select Network >...
  • Page 81 View pictures. Press the K button to view pictures. Display the first picture to be sent full frame or highlight it in the thumbnail list. Upload pictures. Press J. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture and upload will begin immediately.
  • Page 82 Turning the Camera Off “Send” marking will be saved if the camera or WT-7 is turned off while transmission is in progress. Transmission of images marked with a “send” icon will resume when the camera or WT-7 is turned on.
  • Page 83 Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-7 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the network menu. The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-7 is on.
  • Page 84 Any errors that occur send the remaining during transfer are also displayed here (0100). images. Battery level: The Signal strength: Wireless signal charge state of the strength. Ethernet connections are shown by d. battery in the WT-7.

  • Page 85: Menu Guide

    Menu Guide This section describes the settings available for the Network option in the camera setup menu when the WT-7 is connected. Choose Hardware Choose the hardware used to connect to the network: Ethernet (Wired LAN) or wireless LAN (Wireless LAN).

  • Page 86: Network Settings

    Network Settings Highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the network profiles list, where you can create new profiles or select an existing profile. The Profile List The camera can store up to nine network profiles. Highlight a profile and press 2 to connect to the highlighted host computer or ftp server, or press O (Q) to delete the highlighted profile (077).

  • Page 87: Copy To/From Card

    Copy to/from Card This option is available only with ftp and http server connections. Select Copy profile from card to copy profiles from the memory card to the profile list. Selecting Copy profile to card displays the camera profile list; highlight a profile and press J to copy the profile (excluding the encryption key and ftp password) to the card (password-protected profiles can not be copied;...

  • Page 88: Editing Network Profiles

    Editing Network Profiles To edit network profiles, highlight the profile in the profile list, press W, and choose from the following options: Edit the profile name and password. General Edit wireless settings (wireless connections only; Wireless 079). TCP/IP Edit TCP/IP settings (080). Edit ftp settings (080).
  • Page 89 ❚❚ Wireless Edit the following wireless settings: • SSID (required): Enter the name (SSID) of the network on which the host computer or ftp server is located. • Communication mode: Select Infrastructure for wireless communication via a wireless network access point, Ad hoc if the camera is connected to the ftp server or computer directly.
  • Page 90 ❚❚ TCP/IP If the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically, select Enable for Obtain automatically. Otherwise select Disable and enter the following information: • Address/Mask: Enter an IP address and subnet mask. • Gateway: If the network requires a gateway address, select Enable and enter the address supplied by the network administrator.

  • Page 91: Options

    Options Edit the following settings. Auto Send If On is selected for image transfer or ftp server connections, photos will automatically be uploaded to the computer or ftp server as they are taken (note, however, that photos can only be taken when a memory card is inserted in the camera).

  • Page 92: Overwrite If Same Name

    Overwrite If Same Name Choose Yes to overwrite files with duplicate names during upload to an ftp server, No to add numbers to the names of newly uploaded files as necessary to prevent existing files being overwritten. Protect If Marked for Upload Select Yes to automatically protect files marked for upload to an ftp server.

  • Page 93: Deselect All

    Battery Info Display information for the battery inserted in the WT-7. The five-level Battery age display shows the battery age: 0 indicates that battery performance is unimpaired, 4 that the battery has reached the end of its charging life and requires replacement.

  • Page 94: Auto Power Off Delay

    Auto Power off Delay Choose how long the WT-7 remains on once the camera has turned off or the USB connection to the camera is terminated. MAC Address Display the MAC address of the hardware selected for Choose hardware (075).

  • Page 95: Appendices

    Appendices Copying Profiles Camera network profiles can be copied to a computer, which will then automatically be configured for wireless connection (note that Windows 7 is required if you wish to use this option in ad-hoc mode). Enable copying. When the connection wizard prompts you to choose whether to copy the profile to a computer (027), highlight Yes and press J.
  • Page 96 Choose an adapter. Choose an adapter from the pull-down menu and click Next. If Image transfer or Camera control is selected, the Wireless Transmitter Utility will automatically pair the camera and computer. Appendices...
  • Page 97 After disconnecting the USB cable from the computer and connecting it to the WT-7, exit the Wireless Transmitter Utility. The camera will display the options shown at right; choose an option to exit the wizard.

  • Page 98: Creating Profiles On A Computer

    Creating Profiles on a Computer The Wireless Transmitter Utility (05) can be used to create network profiles. Connect the camera. Start the computer and connect the camera using the USB cable supplied with the camera. Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on.
  • Page 99 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Double-click the Wireless Transmitter Utility icon on the desktop (Windows) or click the Wireless Transmitter Utility icon in the Dock (Mac). Create a profile. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile. Appendices...

  • Page 100: Creating An Ftp Server

    Creating an FTP Server Images can be uploaded to ftp servers created using the standard ftp services included with Windows 10 (Enterprise/Pro/Home), Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (Enterprise/Pro), and Windows 7 (Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate). Under Windows, Internet Information Services (IIS) are required to configure ftp servers (installation instructions are available from Microsoft).
  • Page 101 Open the network properties dialog. If you are connecting via a wireless LAN adapter, right-click Wi-Fi (Windows 8.1) or Wireless Network Connection (Windows 7) and select Properties. If you are connecting via Ethernet, right-click Ethernet (Windows 8.1) or Local Area Connection (Windows 7) and select Properties.
  • Page 102 Enter an IP address and subnet mask. Enter an IP address and subnet mask for the ftp server and click OK. Appendices...
  • Page 103 Close the network properties dialog. Click Close. Open Administrative Tools. Click Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools. Appendices...
  • Page 104 Open the IIS manager. Double-click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager. Select Add FTP Site… Right-click the computer user name and select Add FTP Site… Appendices...
  • Page 105 Enter site information. Name the site and choose the path to the folder that will be used for ftp upload. Click Next to proceed. Anonymous Login To allow anonymous login, select a folder in the user’s public folder as the content directory. Appendices...
  • Page 106 Choose binding and SSL options. Select the IP address entered in Step 5, note the port number, select Start FTP site automatically, and check No SSL. Click Next to proceed. Appendices...
  • Page 107 Choose authentication options. Adjust settings as described below and click Finish. • Authentication: Basic • Allow access to: All users • Permissions: Read/Write Appendices...

  • Page 108: Manual Profile Creation

    AC adapters designated for use with the camera and WT-7. If you are connecting to an ftp server behind a firewall, you may also need to adjust firewall settings to create exceptions for the ftp ports used by the camera (ports 21, 22, and 32768 through 61000).

  • Page 109: Adjust Settings

    Select a connection type. Highlight FTP upload or HTTP server and press 2. Adjust settings. Adjust settings as described in “Editing Network Profiles” (078). Editing Profiles If the shutter-release button is pressed while menus are displayed, the monitor will turn off and any changes to the current profile will be lost. Choose a longer monitor off delay for Custom Setting in the camera menus.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution Page • Turn the WT-7 on. 10, 18, 52, 58 “POWER” LED does not • Confirm that the battery is 3, 83 light. inserted and fully charged. Excessive radio Adjust the position of the wireless — interference.
  • Page 111 Memory card error Confirm that memory card is — displayed. properly inserted. Transfer interrupted Transfer will resume if WT-7 is before all photographs 10, 18, 52, 58 turned off and then on again. are sent. USB cable disconnected Reconnect the USB cable. Do not —...

  • Page 112: Index

    Index Symbols a: “Send” ..........33, 73 File names..........34, 74 b: “Sending”........33, 73 Firewall............8 c: “Sent” ..........33, 73 Firmware version........84 Folders ..........32, 56, 69 FTP server ........51, 90, 98 Ad hoc ........21, 26, 61, 66 FTP upload ....... 7, 51, 57, 70 Attachment wheel .........
  • Page 113 Password protection........78 PASV mode ..........80 PIN-entry WPS .......21, 25, 61, 65 Port number......8, 80, 96, 98 Profile name .........76, 78 Protect If marked for upload....82 Proxy server..........80 Push-button WPS ....21, 24, 61, 64 Routers..........8, 14, 27 Search for wireless network ...21, 22, 61, Send file as...........81 Send folder ..........82 SSID ......22, 26, 62, 66, 76, 79...
  • Page 114 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. SB6J01(11) 6MWA6511-01...

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