Nikon WT-3 user manual Connecting to the Computer, PictureProject Version 1.6.1 or Later

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Controlling the Camera: PC Mode

In PC mode, a camera equipped with a WT-3 can be controlled over a wireless net- work from a computer running Nikon Capture 4 version 4.4 or later (available sepa- rately) and photographs saved directly to the computer hard disk instead of the camera memory card. The principal steps are:

Connect to the computer		26–27
Control the camera using Nikon Capture 4		28–29
Control the camera using Nikon Capture 4		28–29

The WT-3 Setup Utility must be installed on the host computer. Before connecting to the host, create a host proﬁ le using the WT-3 Setup Utility ( 11–16) and be sure that the host is running.

Connecting to the Computer

1 To access the network via Ethernet, connect the Ethernet cable (4). Note that wireless transfer is disabled while an Ethernet cable is connected. Dis- connect the Ethernet cable before accessing a wireless network. Turn the camera oﬀ before connecting or disconnecting the Ethernet cable.

2 Turn the camera on.

3 Select PC mode for the Wireless transmit- ter > Mode option in the camera setup menu ( 34).

Choose PTP

Before connecting the WT-3, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP ( 11).

PictureProject Version 1.6.1 or Later

In PC mode, PictureProject Transfer can be used to transfer pictures to the computer, where they will be cataloged in the PictureProject software supplied with the camera (version 1.6.1 or later required).

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Contents Wireless Transmitter Trademark Information For Your Safety Do not disassembleWT-3A Iii FCC Radiation Exposure StatementSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF FieldsTable of Contents Page Background Knowledge Life-Long LearningSupported Modes WT-3 Setup Utility CDSupplied WT-3 Setup Utility CD contains the following Host DescriptionSystem Requirements PD-10 Wireless Printer AdapterMultiple Transmitters Parts of the WT-3 Restrictions on Wireless DevicesWA-E1 Extended Range Antenna Available Separately Button using Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button Command dialSub-command dial WT-3 ControlsFollow the steps below to prepare the WT-3 for use Additional UpdatesUpdating the Camera Firmware Click Easy Install Installing the WT-3 Setup UtilityWindows XP Service Pack 1 or Later Select a language and click NextClick Next Mac OS X Version 10.3 or Later Click Install Click Quit Installing PictureProjectConnecting the USB Cable Copying Network Proﬁles to the CameraOther Ways of Starting the WT-3 Setup Utility Macintosh Click the WT-3 Setup Utility iconDock Dialog shown at right will be displayed click Next Interface type Choose Ethernet only if the network Enter the following informationProﬁle name Enter a name of up to 16 characters HelpEnter wireless network settings and click Next Choose from the following optionsAd-hoc Wireless Networks Enter network TCP/IP settingsEnter ftp settings and click Next Obtain IP address automatically Select this option ifMAC Address Filtering Firewall SettingsProﬁles Using the PD-10 Creating a Printer ProﬁleConnecting the WT-3 PB-6 Bellows Disconnecting the WT-3Control Lock Place when the cover is fully closed Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery as shown on the inside Tery Info option in the camera setup menuContaining the pictures to be sent Connecting to the Host or ftp ServerTurn the camera oﬀ and insert the memory card Upload imagesEditing ftp Server Proﬁles Select On for Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN systemViewing Proﬁle Information Option DescriptionDuring Upload Loss of SignalUploading Images File NamesSending Interrupting TransmissionSend Green icon is displayed during uploadStatus LEDs Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN systemNetwork Status Status DisplayConnecting to the Computer PictureProject Version 1.6.1 or LaterSelect On for Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN system Wireless Networks Loss of Signal During Transfer Controlling the Camera Using Nikon CaptureEthernet Networks Do Not Disconnect the Ethernet Cable Connecting to computer Waiting for connection Connected camera control possibleUse a Reliable Power Source Selecting a PrinterStatus LEDs To printer, or transmission errorError connecting to printer Connected to printer pictures can be printedPrinting Pictures Using the PD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter Creating a Proﬁle for the PD-10Page Wireless LAN System Menu GuideEditing ftp Proﬁles WirelessFTP Registration for Connection to ftp Servers Only Text EntryOption Using the MenusChannel Choose channel. †Highlight encryption method EncryptionEncryption TCP/IP Choose indexHighlight Address TCP/IP Menu, Page 2/2 Highlight Address Server Highlight Folder1112 Highlight PortEnter user name Highlight PasswordHighlight User ID Guised as a row of dotsFTP Menu, Page 3/3 Enter proxy server addressAuto Send Settings Transfer Mode OnlyFollowing settings are available in transfer mode Delete After Send?Send Folder Print Print Mode OnlyDeselect All? Firewalls Creating ftp Proﬁles Using the Camera MenusSelect Transfer mode for Wireless transmit- ter Mode Editing Existing ftp ProﬁlesOptionDescription Errors Problem Solution TroubleshootingTo Wireless & Ethernet Glossary Page Subnet mask a mask that divides a network into subnets Speciﬁcations WirelessEthernet Battery Life No. of shotsIndex Folder FTP, 42, 49 ftp