Nikon WT-4 User Manual
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  • Page 1 Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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 2 $00_WT-4_En.book Page i Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 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 3 $00_WT-4_En.book Page ii Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 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 4 • 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 5 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 6 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. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 7 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. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 8 $00_WT-4_En.book Page vii Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon, declares that this Wireless LAN Module (SX-10AWG) 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 9: Table Of Contents

    Preparing the Camera ..........................7 Preparing the WT-4 ..........................8 Installing Software..........................10 Configuring the Network ......................... 15 Operating the WT-4 for Computer ................47 Copying Network Profiles to the Camera................... 48 Ad Hoc Networks ...............................48 Infrastructure Networks............................59 Upload pictures to a host computer.................... 70 Connecting the WT-4..............................70...
  • Page 10 $00_WT-4_En.book Page ix Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Menu Guide ......................151 Mode ..............................152 Choose Profile ................................152 FTP Registration (for Connection to ftp Servers Only)..............153 Editing ftp Profiles ..............................153 Transfer settings (Transfer Mode Only)..................169 Auto Send..................................169 Delete After Send? ..............................
  • Page 11 Camera 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 12: Introduction

    The principal difference between the WT-4 and WT-4A/B/C/D/E is in the number of channels supported (pg.54, 123, 155, 183); unless otherwise stated, all references to the WT-4 also apply to the WT-4A/B/C/D/E. The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this...
  • Page 13: Parts Of The Wt-4

    $00_WT-4_En.book Page 2 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Parts of the WT-4 4, 5 Power switch Eyelet for strap ......71, 82, 91, 103, 141 Connector cover Antenna connector....... 8 Battery chamber cover....8 Status LEDs ....... 3, 77 DC-IN connector...
  • Page 14 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 15: Supported Modes

    $00_WT-4_En.book Page 4 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 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.
  • Page 16 Connection to computers on other networks via a router is not supported. Firewall Settings The WT-4 uses TCP ports 20 and 21 for ftp and TCP port 15740 and UDP port 5353 when connecting to a computer. Computer firewalls must be configured to allow access to these ports, as otherwise the computer may not be able to access the WT-4.
  • Page 17: Workflow

    $00_WT-4_En.book Page 6 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 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.
  • Page 18 $00_WT-4_En.book Page 7 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 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”...
  • Page 19 Attach the supplied antenna to the WT-4 as shown in the diagram. Inserting the Battery To power the camera when the WT-4 is in place, insert the camera battery into the WT-4 battery chamber or use an optional AC adapter. The WT-4 takes one EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery;...
  • Page 20 Stand-By Mode Reduce the drain on the battery by selecting [Auto Power Off ] (pg.173) in the Menu Guide and set the time delay until the WT-4 automatically turns Off after the USB connection between the camera and the WT-4 is terminated.
  • Page 21 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 22 $00_WT-4_En.book Page 11 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM ❏ System Requirements Before using the WT-4 or WT-4 Setup Utility CD, confirm that your system meets the following requirements: Camera Nikon D300 digital single-lens reflex cameras One EN-EL3e1 rechargeable Li-ion battery or EH-6 AC...
  • Page 23: Windows Vista

    (the [Region Selection] button is not available in the European release of the WT-4 Setup Utility/Thumbnail Selector). If the Language Selection Dialog Is Not Displayed If the installer does not start automatically, open the “Computer” or “My Computer”...
  • Page 24 [Next]. If the desired language is not available, click [Region Selection] to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the [Region Selection] button is not available in the European release of the WT-4 Setup Utility/Thumbnail Selector). Introduction...
  • Page 25 Precautions When the WT-3 Setup Utility Is Installed/Uninstalled If you install/uninstall the WT-3 Setup Utility after having installed the WT-4 Setup Utility/Thumbnail Selector on the same computer, it will be necessary to reinstall the WT-4 Setup Utility/Thumbnail Selector. Introduction...

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