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  • Page 1 Wireless Transmitter User's Manual (with Warranty) • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page v). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
  • Page 2 What the WT-6 Can Do for You Starting from “Wireless Connections” (0 5), this manual describes how to use the WT-6 to connect the camera to a computer or ftp server over a wireless network. Once a connection has been established, you can:...
  • Page 3 (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance. http://www.europe-nikon.com/support Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.
  • Page 4 XQD is a trademark of Sony 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. Memory Cards Throughout this manual, XQD and CompactFlash memory cards are referred to as “memory cards”.

  • Page 5: 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 6 In places where people may be close to one another such as crowded trains, turn off the power of the WT-6 or disable the wireless LAN feature. This is because WT-6 may be close to people using medical devices including cardiac pacemakers or hearing aids and have bad influences on the medical devices.

  • Page 7: 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 these...
  • Page 8 2. The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 9 WT-6A has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200...
  • Page 10 Notice for Customers in Europe R&TTE Directive We, the manufacturer (Nikon Corporation) hereby declare that this Wireless Transmitter (WT-6) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.
  • Page 11 Available Channels The WT-6 is available in four versions, each destined for use in a different region in compliance with local regulations governing the use of wireless devices (for information on countries not listed in the following table, contact a Nikon representative). Use each model only in the region for which it is intended.
  • Page 12 Channels Version Location Mode 36–48 52–64 100–140 149–165 ✔ ✔ ✔ — Infrastructure Indoor — — — — Access point WT-6 ✔ Infrastructure Prohibited Prohibited — Outdoor Access point — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — Infrastructure Indoor —...
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  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: The Connection Wizard ............ 8 Step 4: Network Settings ..............16 Appendices Accessing the Camera................ 22 Creating Network Profiles with the Wireless Transmitter Utility....................28 Troubleshooting .................. 40 Specifications..................42 Index......................44 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ....48...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a WT-6 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-6 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 16 • 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 17: Connection Types

    Connection Types The WT-6 offers a choice of the following connection types: FTP upload Upload existing photos and movies to a computer or ftp server, or upload new photos Image transfer as they are taken. Control the camera using optional...

  • Page 18: Attaching The Wt-6

    WT-6 in place. rotate it up out of connector. the way. Power Source The WT-6 is not equipped with a battery or power switch. Power is supplied from the camera. Connection Status Network indicator Connection status is shown by the camera network indicator.

  • Page 19: Wireless Connections

    HTTP server camera control Install the Wireless Transmitter Utility Step 1: Ready the camera and WT-6 (07) Step 2: Enable camera wireless (08) Step 3: Run the connection wizard (08) Step 4: Adjust network settings (016) Image Transfer, Camera Control, and HTTP...
  • Page 20 Network Guide For information on using a wireless network once the camera and WT-6 are connected, see the Network Guide. Choosing a Power Source To prevent the camera powering off unexpectedly during setup or data transfer, use a fully-charged battery or an optional AC adapter designated for use with your camera.

  • Page 21: Step 1: Getting Ready

    This step can be omitted in camera control mode (0ii). Attach the WT-6 (04). Turn the camera on. Power switch Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. Removing the WT-6 Turn the camera off, remove the WT-6, and replace the peripheral connector cover.

  • Page 22: 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 23 Start the connection wizard. Highlight Connection wizard and press 2 to start the connection wizard. Choose a connection type. (03) Highlight a connection type and press J. Name the new network profile. A default profile name will be displayed; to change the name as described in “Text Entry”...
  • Page 24 Text Entry The following dialog is displayed when text entry is required. Name area Keyboard area Keyboard selection To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, tap the letters on the touch-screen keyboard (tap the keyboard selection button to cycle through the upper-case, lower-case, and symbol keyboards).
  • Page 25 ❚❚ Search for Wireless Network Select Search for wireless network in Step 6 on page 10 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 26 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. The WT-6 will connect to the access point automatically.
  • Page 27 Choose your next step. The message at right is displayed when a connection is established. Your next step depends on the connection type selected in Step 4 on page 9: • FTP upload: Proceed to page 16. • Image transfer: Proceed to page 19. •...
  • Page 28 For more information, see the documentation provided with the wireless LAN access point. Press J button on the camera. The WT-6 will connect to the access point automatically. Choose your next step. The message at right is displayed when a connection is established.
  • Page 29 ❚❚ Direct (Access Point) Selecting Direct (access point) in Step 6 on page 10 enables access point mode, in which the camera serves as a wireless access point. The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed in the monitor. On the computer or smart device, enter the SSID and encryption key displayed in the camera monitor (022).

  • Page 30: Step 4: Network Settings

    Step 4: Network Settings ❚❚ FTP Upload If you selected FTP upload in Step 4 on page 9, follow the steps below to connect to an existing ftp server. Skip Step 1 if you selected Direct (access point) in Step 6 on page 10. Obtain or select an IP address.
  • Page 31 MAC Address Filtering If the network uses MAC address filtering, the filter must be supplied with the MAC address of the WT-6. After attaching the WT-6 to the camera, choose Network > Options > MAC address from the camera setup menu and note the MAC address.
  • Page 32 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 33 ❚❚ Image Transfer, Camera Control, and HTTP Server If you choose any of the above options in Step 4 on page 9, follow the steps below to connect to an existing network. Where you will start depends on the option selected in Step 6 on page 10: if you selected an option other than Direct (access point), start at Step 1;...
  • Page 34 MAC Address Filtering If the network uses MAC address filtering, the filter must be supplied with the MAC address of the WT-6. After attaching the WT-6 to the camera, choose Network > Options > MAC address from the camera setup menu and note the MAC address.
  • Page 35 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. When prompted, start the copy of the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer (06). Pairing will begin automatically. Disconnect the camera. The message at right will be displayed when pairing is complete. Disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 36: Appendices

    Appendices Accessing the Camera After creating a network profile, turn the camera on and follow the steps below to access the camera from a computer or iPhone. Windows 8.1 ..................022 Windows 7.................... 024 Mac OS X ....................025 iPhone....................026 ❚❚...
  • Page 37 Enter the encryption key and click Next. Connect. When the message “Do you want to find PCs, devices, and content on this network, and automatically connect to devices like printers and TVs?" is displayed, click Yes to connect to the network, or No to exit without connecting.
  • Page 38 ❚❚ Windows 7 Click the Internet Access icon in the taskbar. Select the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Enter the encryption key and click OK. Confirm that the connection is successful. An icon is displayed in the taskbar when a connection is established.
  • Page 39 ❚❚ Mac OS X Click the Wi-Fi icon and select Turn Wi-Fi On. Click the Wi-Fi icon and select the network name (SSID). Enter the encryption key and click Join. Confirm that the connection is successful. The icon shown at right is displayed in the taskbar when a connection is established.
  • Page 40 ❚❚ iPhone Tap Settings in the iPhone “Home” screen. Tap Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi and select the network name (SSID).
  • Page 41 Enter the encryption key and tap Join. Confirm that the connection is successful. A check appears next to the network name when a connection is established.

  • Page 42: Creating Network Profiles With The Wireless Transmitter Utility

    Creating Network Profiles with the Wireless Transmitter Utility Network profiles can be created using the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer (06). Connect the camera. Use the USB cable supplied with the camera to connect the camera to the computer as shown below. Turn the camera on.
  • Page 43 Click Next. Select Wireless LAN (WT-5/WT-6) and click Next.
  • Page 44 Select Add/edit profiles and click Next. “Setup Picture Folder” To choose the destination for images uploaded to the computer in image transfer mode, select Setup picture folder in Step 6 and click Next. The dialog at right will be displayed; click the "Browse..."...
  • Page 45 Select Add new profile and click Next. Enter the following information and click Next. • Profile name: Enter a name of up to 16 characters. • Connection type: Choose FTP upload, Image transfer, Camera control, or HTTP server (0ii).
  • Page 46 Select Manual setup (for advanced users) and click Next.
  • Page 47 “Automatic Setup” When connecting to an infrastructure network for the first time, select Automatic setup (recommended). The following dialog will be displayed; select Infrastructure network (recommended) and choose the network from the pull-down menu. Mac users must also choose the encryption type and key index from separate pull-down menus.
  • Page 48 • Communication mode: Select Infrastructure or Access point. • Channel: Select a channel (access point mode only; in infrastructure mode, the WT-6 will choose the channel automatically). Note that if a matching SSID is found on a different channel, the WT-6 may change the channel automatically.
  • Page 49 • Key index: If WEP64 or WEP128 is selected for Encryption, choose a key index (the default index is 1). A key index is not required when None is selected.
  • Page 50 • IP address/Subnet mask: Enter an IP address and subnet mask for the WT-6. Choose an IP address that is not already assigned to other devices on the network. • Default gateway: If the network requires a gateway address, select this option and enter the address supplied by the network administrator.
  • Page 51 Enter ftp settings and click Next. The following options will be displayed if you selected FTP upload in Step 8 (031). If you selected another option, proceed to Step 13 (038). • FTP server: Enter the URL or IP address of the ftp server. •...
  • Page 52 Confirm that settings are correct and click Next. Select Finish wizard and click Next. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 53 Connect the WT-6. Insert a memory card in the camera, connect the WT-6, and turn the camera on. Display network profiles. Select Network in the camera setup menu, then highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Confirm that the host and — wireless LAN adapter are on. Confirm that there are no obstacles between the WT-6 and — the adapter. Check settings for the host and/ The camera displays a or wireless LAN adapter and wireless error.
  • Page 55 Problem Solution Page Transfer is interrupted Transfer will resume if the before all photographs are camera is turned off and then on — sent. again. No connection is established when the Confirm that the browser is not camera URL is entered in a —...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    WT-6/WT-6A/WT-6B/WT-6C: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE802.11a: OFDM IEEE802.11g: OFDM Communications IEEE802.11b: DSSS protocols IEEE802.11n: OFDM IEEE802.11ac: OFDM WT-6: 5180-5320 MHz (36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64 ch) 5500-5700 MHz (100/104/108/112/116/120/124/ 128/132/136/140 ch) 2412-2472 MHz (1–13 ch) WT-6A: 5180-5320 MHz (36/40/44/48/52/56/60/ 64 ch) Operating frequency (MHz) 5745-5825 MHz (149/153/157/161/165 ch) 2412-2462 MHz (1–11 ch)
  • Page 57 • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

  • Page 58: Index

    Index Access point ......6, 10, 15, 34 PASV mode ..........37 Automatic setup ........33 PIN-entry WPS........10, 14 Port..........16, 20, 37 Push-button WPS......10, 12 Camera control........3, 5, 19 Channel.......... xi, 34, 42 Choose hardware ........8 Search for wireless network ..10, 11 Connection status........

  • Page 62: Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty

    Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V.
  • Page 63 • any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
  • Page 64 WT-6 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. AMA16435 Printed in Europe SB6B02(11) 6MWA5011-02...

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