$00_WT-4_En.book Page 0 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Trademark Information Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, 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.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page i Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 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.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page ii Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Observe proper precautions when handling batteries For Your Safety 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. • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page iii Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Notices Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page iv Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Notices ❏ U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and RSS-Gen of IC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause?interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page v Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Indoor operations In according with 47 CFR Part15.407 (e) U-NII devices operating in 5.155.25GHz frequency bands are restricted to indoor operations only. Co-location Notices This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page vi Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Notices for Customers in Canada Notices CAUTION : This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION : Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ❏ IC RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page vii Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Notices for Customers in Europe ❏ Notice for Customers in France Notices 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. Outdoor use of wireless transceivers is prohibited in France.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page viii Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Table of Contents For Your Safety .........................................................................................................................................i Notices ......................................................................................................................................................iii Introduction.........................................................................................................
$00_WT-4_En.book Page ix Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Menu Guide ............................................................................................................. 151 Mode .....................................................................................................................................................152 Choose Profile ...........................................................................................................................................................
$00_WT-4_En.book Page x Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM A Background Knowledge This manual assumes basic knowledge of ftp servers and local area networks (LANs). For more information on installing, configuring, and using devices in a network, contact the manufacturer or network administrator. A 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.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 1 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a WT-4 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-4 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. Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it where all those who use the product can read it.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 2 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Parts of the WT-4 Parts of the WT-4 6 4, 5 3 2 1 9 7 10 8 1 Power switch ........................... 71, 82, 91, 103, 141 2 Antenna connector....................... 8 3 Status LEDs ............................... 3, 77 POWER (green/yellow), LINK (green), ERROR (orange) 4 USB Connector cover ........................... 70, 81, 90, 102, 140 5 USB connector ...........................
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 3 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM D The Antenna Always use the supplied antenna with the WT-4. Use of other antennas with this transmitter is prohibited by law. Parts of the WT-4 A 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.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 4 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Supported Modes 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. The WT-4 supports the following modes: Mode Host Description Computer Upload new or existing Transfer mode or ftp server photographs to host.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 5 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM A A Ethernet Connection • When the camera is connected using an ethernet cable, it is not necessary to set wireless LAN settings. • When an ethernet cable is connected, the wireless LAN cannot be used. When connecting the camera via wireless LAN, turn off the WT-4 and detach the ethernet cable.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 6 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Workflow 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. 1 Set up the WT-4 and install software (pp.7–14). 1-1 Preparing the Camera 1-2 Preparing the WT-4 1-3 Installing Software 2 Configuring the Network (pp.15–45). • See pages pp.15–24 for information on Windows Vista. • See pages pp.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 7 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Preparing the Camera Choosing “MTP/PTP” Before connecting the WT-4, set the camera [USB] option to [MTP/ PTP] as described below. Make sure that the camera battery is fully charged or the optional AC adapter is connected. See the camera manual for more information. 1 Turn the camera on.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 8 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Preparing the WT-4 Preparing the WT-4 Attach the Antenna 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; other batteries can not be used.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 9 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Preparing the WT-4 A Removing the Battery Being careful not to drop the battery, open the battery chamber cover and remove the battery as shown at right. A 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.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 10 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM Installing Software Installing Software This section describes how to install the WT-4 Setup Utility and Thumbnail Selector.
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$00_WT-4_En.book Page 12 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM ❏ Windows Vista/Windows XP 1 Installing Software 2 3 Start the computer and log in to an account with administrator privileges. Insert the supplied installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. (Under Windows Vista, an “AutoPlay” dialog will be displayed; click [Run Welcome.exe]. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click [Allow].) A language selection dialog will be displayed; select a language and click [Next].
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 13 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. If prompted to restart the computer, follow the on-screen instructions. ❏ Mac OS X Version 10.3 or Later 1 2 3 Installing Software 6 The dialog shown at right will be displayed when installation is complete. Click [Yes]. Start the computer and log in to an account with administrator privileges. Insert the supplied installer CD in a CD-ROM drive.
$00_WT-4_En.book Page 14 Friday, August 10, 2007 2:02 PM 4 Installing Software Click [Easy Install] and follow the on-screen instructions to install the WT-4 Setup Utility and Thumbnail Selector. A Link to Nikon Download trial versions of other Nikon software from a Nikon website or visit Nikon technical support websites (Internet connection required). 5 6 The dialog shown at right will be displayed when installation is complete. Click [OK]. Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.