En Wireless Transmitter W T-3 User’s Manual
Trademark Information Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows 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 This product includes Apple mDNS source code that is subject to the terms of the Apple Public Source License located at URL http://developer.apple.
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.
Do not expose to high temperatures Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or in damage to the casing or internal parts. Observe caution when using the WA-E1 When using the WA-E1 extended range antenna (available separately), be careful not to put the tip of the antenna in your eye accidentally.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION: This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION: Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Table of Contents Setup .............................................................6 Updating the Camera Firmware ................................ 6 Installing the WT-3 Setup Utility ............................... 7 Copying Network Profiles to the Camera ................. 11 Connecting the WT-3............................................... 18 Inserting the Battery ............................................... 20 Menu Guide .................................................. 34 Wireless LAN System ...
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a WT-3 or WT-3A wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-3 is for use in the country of sale, the countries of the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Thailand, Japan, and Hong Kong. The WT-3A is for use in the country of sale, Canada, and the United States of America.
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: Mode Host Description Network type Transfer Computer or Upload new or existing photographs to host. 21 mode ftp server Wireless and PC mode Computer Control camera from computer.
System Requirements Before using the WT-3 or WT-3 Setup Utility CD, confirm that your system meets the following requirements: • Model: Nikon D200 digital single-lens reflex camera • Firmware: A and B version 2.00 (provided on supplied WT-3 Setup Utility CD) One EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied with D200) or EH-6 AC Power source adapter (available separately) • To connect to a computer: Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later (Service Pack 2 recommended) or Mac OS X version 10.
Parts of the WT-3 Power connector cover ( 18) Signal connector Mounting screw ( 18) Knob ( 18) Battery chamber cover holder ( 18) Power connector Connector for extended range antenna AF-ON button ( 5) Extended range antenna connector cap Built-in antenna Main command dial ( 5) Connector cover USB cable ( DC-IN connector ( 18) Battery chamber cover latch ( 20) Status LEDs ( 25, 29, 31): POWER (green), LINK (orange), BUSY (green) 20) Tripod socket Control lock ( 5, 19) Ethernet connector ( 21,
The WT-3 Controls The WT-3 is equipped with a shutter-release button, AF-ON button, and command dials for ease of use when taking photographs in tall (portrait) orientation. The shutter-release button and command dials perform the same functions as the matching controls on the camera body; for more information, see the camera manual. If desired, the controls on the WT-3 can be disabled by rotating the control lock to the L position.
Setup Follow the steps below to prepare the WT-3 for use: Update the camera firmware : The WT-3 is supported from camera firmware A version 2.00 and B version 2.00. Users of earlier versions will need to update the camera firmware as described in the firmware update manual on the supplied WT-3 Setup Utility CD. Copy network profiles to the camera: Users of Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later or Mac OS X version 10.3 or later can copy computer or printer profiles to the camera using the supplied WT-3 Setup Utility.
Installing the WT-3 Setup Utility The WT-3 Setup Utility is used to copy computer and printer profiles to the camera. The WT-3 Setup Utility is required when configuring the camera for connection to a computer in transfer, PC, and print modes. Either the WT-3 Setup Utility or the camera menus ( 48) can be used for connection to ftp servers in transfer mode. Follow the steps below to install the WT-3 under Windows XP or Mac OS X.
5 Click Next. 6 A license agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to accept and proceed with installation. 7 The default install location is displayed. Click Next to install the software to this folder. To choose another folder, click Change… and navigate to the desired location. 8 Clicking Next in Step 7 displays the dialog shown at right. Click Install. 9 Click Finish.
Mac OS X Version 10.3 or Later 1 2 Start the computer and log in to an account with administrator privileges. 3 Select a language and click Next. 4 Click Easy Install. 5 Enter the administrator name and password and click OK. 6 Read the license agreement and click Continue. Insert the supplied installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Double-click the installer CD icon on the desktop, and then double-click the Welcome icon. The “Select Region” dialog will be displayed; select a region and click Next.
7 Click Install. 8 Click Quit. 9 Click OK and remove the WT-3 Setup Utility CD from the 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.
Copying Network Profiles to the Camera Profiles for network computers, ftp servers, and printers can be copied to the camera using the WT-3 Setup Utility. The WT-3 Setup Utility is required for connection to a computer in transfer, PC, and print modes. Either the WT-3 Setup Utility or the camera menus ( 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 Turn the camera on. 4 Turn the computer on and start the WT-3 Setup Utility. • Windows: Double-click the WT-3 Setup Utility icon on the desktop • Macintosh: Click the WT-3 Setup Utility icon in the Dock. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; click Next. 5 Select Add/edit profile and click Next to load camera network profiles into the computer. For information on the other options in the “Select Action” dialog, see the note on the following page.
