Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A enable your EOS digital camera to send the captured images to an FTP server via a wireless or wired LAN. It works with IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g wireless LANs and 100 Base-TX Ethernet wired LANs. EOS digital cameras compatible with the WFT-E1A are listed on Canon’s Web site. Or you can inquire at a Canon Service Center.
Item Check List Introduction Check that all the following items have been included with the WFT-E1A. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. ¢ Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A ¢ Normal Antenna NA-E1 ¢ Interface Cable IFC-15D4 Cable approx. 15 cm/0.5 ft long (dust- and water-resistant) to connect to the IEEE 1394 port. Used when the WFT-E1A is attached to the camera’s tripod socket. ¢ Interface Cable IFC-150D4 Cable approx. 1.5 m/4.
Conventions Used in this Manual ¡The instructions in this manual assume that the proper settings for the wireless LAN or wired LAN and FTP server have been completed. For details on how to set these settings, consult the manufacturer of the respective equipment. ¡The menu screens are based on the EOS-1Ds Mark II’s. ¡Terms in brackets [ ] indicate the button name, icon name, camera menu item, etc. ¡The number in parentheses indicate the number of the page where you can find more information.
Contents Introduction Item Check List ....................................................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................ 4 Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 7 Handling Precautions ...................................................................
Model DS508152 For use of original antenna (NA-E1) For body worn operation, this Model DS508152 has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Canon accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack. Do not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery.
Handling Precautions Product Care and Storage ¡The WFT-E1A is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. ¡The WFT-E1A is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If it gets wet, detach the battery and promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a clean, dry cloth. If the WFT-E1A has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.
1 1 Creating the Settings File First you must create the settings file to enable image transfers from the WFT-E1A to the FTP server or wireless LAN access point (or wireless LAN adapter). Then you load the settings file in the camera with a memory card. Although this chapter uses Windows XP screenshots, the procedure is the same for Windows 2000 and the Mac OS X.
TCP/IP Settings DHCP Server Setting ¡ If you will not use a DHCP server, select [Use below IP address] and enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask], and [Gateway] text fields. DNS Server Setting ¡ If you will use a DNS server, checkmark the [¢ Use DNS server] box and enter the DNS server address. ¡ If you use a DHCP server, the DNS server address acquired automatically from the DHCP server will override any other address.
FTP Settings 1 Creating the Settings File Target Server Settings ¡ Enter the target FTP server’s [Address] or [Server name] and [Port No.]. If you enter both the [Address] and [Server name], the [Address] will override the [Server name]. ¡ Enter the name of the target FTP server’s [Target folder]. If this is left blank, the images will be saved in the root folder set by the FTP server. The same DCIM/ 100EOS1D folder hierarchy as in the memory card will be created automatically.
Wireless LAN Settings Basic Settings [SSID] ¡ Enter the SSID (or ESS-ID) that has been set for the wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter. If the wireless LAN access point is set to ANY connection, set the SSID for the wireless LAN access point. [Conn. Method] ¡ Select either [Infrastructure] or [Ad hoc] for the connection. ¡ If you will use IEEE 802.11g, select [Infrastructure]. [Ad hoc] does not enable image transfers. [Channel] ¡ With [Infrastructure], the channel is set automatically.
Wireless LAN Settings Authentication and Encryption Conn. Method Authentication Open System Infrastructure Encryption Encryption Method WEP Key Format • Enter 10 hexadecimal char. • Enter 26 hexadecimal char. • Enter 5 ASCII characters • Enter 13 ASCII characters None Shared key WEP See WEP settings above. WPA-PSK TKIP • Enter 64 hexadecimal char. • Enter 8-63 ASCII characters WEP See WEP settings above. TKIP See TKIP settings above.
Saving the Settings You must now save the settings file to a memory card. Have a memory card on hand to save data. 1 Select the [TCP/IP] tab. 2 Click the [Save settings] button. 3 Save without changing the file name. a The Save dialog box will appear. ¡ If you save the file with a different file name, the camera will not be able to read the file. ¡ Select the drive where the memory card is inserted, then open the memory card (in the root directory) and save the file to the memory card.
2 2 Setting Up the WFT-E1A This chapter explains the WFT-E1A’s nomenclature and preparatory steps for image transfers.
Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). IEEE 1394 port (p.22) USB port (p.22) Battery compartment cover (p.18) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.18) Antenna socket (p.21) Tripod screw hole Power lamp (p.22) LINK lamp (p.26) LCD panel (p.17) Power switch (p.22) Ethernet RJ-45 port 16 Antenna (p.
Nomenclature LCD Panel Wireless LAN connection status Link speed (** Mbps) Error number (** ERROR) 2 Wireless signal strength Setting Up the WFT-E1A Battery check P Wired LAN connection status Q S Camera connection status Case Strap (commercially available) mounts Belt holder Normal antenna pocket 17
Installing and Removing the Battery The WFT-E1A can be powered by Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. The battery pack and Battery Charger CB-5L or CG-580 do not come with the WFT-E1A. Purchase them separately if necessary. Installing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the battery. 3 Close the cover. ¡ Push down the release lever and slide the cover to the left. ¡ The battery contacts must face upward. Insert it all the way in until it locks in place.
Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life LAN type Wireless LAN Ethernet Temperature Continuous Image Transfer Time [minutes] At 20°C / 68°F 180 At 0°C / 32°F 120 At 20°C / 68°F 270 At 0°C / 32°F 180 ¡ The battery life is based on Canon’s testing standards. The actual battery life may be shorter than the figures above depending on the operating conditions. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Remove the battery. ¡ Push down the release lever and slide the cover to the left.
Using a Household Power Outlet With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), the WFT-E1A can be powered by a household power outlet. 1 Connect the DC coupler. 2 Connect the power cord. 3 Insert the DC coupler. ¡ Connect the DC coupler’s plug to the AC adapter’s socket. ¡ Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. ¡ Insert the plug into a power outlet. ¡ When you are finished, disconnect the plug from the power outlet. ¡ Open the battery compartment cover and open the DC Coupler cord notch cover.
Attaching the Antenna Attaching the Normal Antenna 1 Attach the antenna. ¡ Turn the antenna’s base to screw it in. 2 ¡ To maximize the signal strength for transferring images, set the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the ground. Attaching the Extended Range Antenna ERA-E1 (optional) This is a high-performance antenna useful if the normal antenna is unable to send an adequate signal. ¡ Turn the antenna cable’s base to screw it in. ¡ The antenna’s stand has a tripod socket.
Attaching to the Camera The WFT-E1A has an IEEE 1394 port and USB port for connecting to the camera. Use an interface cable that suits your camera or use the interface cable that came with the camera. If you have an EOS-1D-series camera, use the IEEE 1394 port. Images cannot be transferred via the USB port. 1 Turn off the WFT-E1A and camera. 2 Connect the WFT-E1A and camera. 3 Turn on the WFT-E1A and camera. ¡ Connect the cable plug to the WFT-E1A and camera’s port. ¡ Use the 15 cm/0.
Setting the LAN With the settings file you created in Chapter 2, you will enable the camera to be connected to the LAN. Although the sample menu screens shown are from the EOS-1Ds Mark II, other EOS digital cameras also use the same menu terminology. For the menu operation procedure, refer to your camera’s instruction manual. Loading the Settings File to the Camera 5 Select [LAN setting]. Connect the WFT-E1A and camera and turn on both. Display the menu screen. ¡ Select the Setup menu category.
Setting the LAN 6 Select [Set up]. 7 Select the Set No. of the settings file you want to load. 8 Select [Load settings]. 9 Select [OK]. ¡ You can have up to five settings from [Set 1] to [Set 5]. a The settings file will be loaded into the selected Set No. Selecting the Settings (Set No.) Do steps 2 to 5 on page 23. In step 6, select the Set No. that suits the LAN environment you are using.
Selecting the LAN Type Set the image transfer for the wireless LAN or wired LAN. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. ¡ [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not be displayed if the WFT-E1A and camera are not connected and turned on. 2 3 Select the LAN type to be used. ¡ English will be displayed for any language that the WFT-E1A is not compatible with. 25 Setting Up the WFT-E1A 2 Select [LAN type].
Checking the Connection Status You can check the status of the connection between the WFT-E1A and camera with the WFT-E1A’s LCD panel and lamp. Checking the Connection Status of the Wireless LAN Check the connection right near the wireless LAN access point (or wireless LAN adapter). Successful connection display ¡ The LCD panel, <3> lamp, and <4> lamp will light. ¡ The number indicates the link speed. Failed connection display ¡ The LCD panel will show and the error number.
Checking the Connection Status ¡ Use a category 5 or higher LAN cable. ¡ If you are connecting directly to a personal computer without any router or hub, use a cross cable. Identifying an Error No. Displayed on the Display Panel 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Error description]. 3 Select the error No. displayed on the LCD panel. a The respective error description will be displayed.
Checking the Connection Status Setting the Power Save Mode The WFT-E1A enters the power save mode if do not use the WFT-E1A for a set period of time. When you start shooting again, the power save mode will be canceled automatically and images will be transferred. During the power save mode, only the and icons will be displayed on the WFT-E1A’s display panel. The <4> lamp will be off. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Power saving]. ¡ Select the desired time.
3 3 Transferring Images Besides transferring images automatically as you shoot, you can also send images in a batch after shooting. Also, when you shoot in the RAW+JPEG mode, you can send only the JPEG image or RAW image or both images. This chapter assumes that the WFT-E1A is already connected to an FTP server.
Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot You can transfer the image automatically to an FTP server right after it is taken. You can continue shooting even while an image is being transferred. Be sure to insert the memory card in the camera when shooting. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Automatic transfer]. 3 Take the picture. ¡ Select [Enable]. a The captured image will be transferred to the FTP server. ¡ During the image transfer, the <4> lamp will blink.
Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot Checking the Remaining Images to be Transferred and Canceling the Image Transfer During continuous shooting, you can check how many images are remaining to be transferred. Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] on the menu and the number remaining will be displayed. If you select [Cancel], the transferring and transfer standby images will be cancelled. 3 If you select [Select] with [Image sel./transfer], you can check its image transfer history (p.32).
Image Batch Transfer After Shooting After you finish shooting, you can select the best images and transfer them in a batch. Or you can send images which have not been transferred or which failed transfer. You can continue shooting even while an image is being transferred. Selecting Images to be Transferred 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Image sel./transfer]. ¡ Select [Select]. a The image will be displayed. 3 32 Select the image to be transferred.
Image Batch Transfer After Shooting 4 Transfer the images. ¡ Select [Transfer]. ¡ During the image transfer, the <4> lamp will blink. During the image transfer, do not turn off the camera’s power switch. Doing so will interrupt the image transfer.
Image Batch Transfer After Shooting Transferring Images in a Batch 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Image sel./transfer]. 3 Select the desired option. ¡ Select [All]. ¡ You can select the images in a folder or memory card which have not been transferred or which failed the transfer. ¡ If your camera cannot select folders, the folder options will not appear. About [Folder…] ¡ You can select “images not transferred” or “images failed transfer” in the selected folder.
Image Batch Transfer After Shooting 4 Transfer the images. ¡ Select [Transfer]. ¡ During the image transfer, the <4> lamp will blink. During the image transfer, do not turn off the camera’s power switch. Doing so will interrupt the image transfer. ¡ See page 31 for “Checking the Remaining Images to be Transferred and Canceling the Image Transfer.” ¡ If you select [Clear transfer history], the status of all the images in the folder or memory card will be set to “not transferred.
Transferring RAW+JPEG Images For RAW+JPEG images, you can select which image format to transfer. This option is convenient when you want to first send only the JPEG images that have a smaller file size. 36 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [RAW+JPEG transfer]. 3 Select the desired option.
4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera 4 The settings file loaded in the camera can be modified using the menu screen. (Some settings cannot be modified depending on the camera.) However, using the camera to modify the settings file may be cumbersome due to the settings being deep in the menu hierarchy. Using the software explained in Chapter 2 is recommended to modify the settings file. This chapter explains the menu structure centering on the menu options that appear on the menu screens.
Setting TCP/IP DHCP Server [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [TCP/IP] / [DHCP server]: Select Use or No use. IP Address [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [TCP/IP] / [IP address]: Enter number ¡ Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time]. Subnet Mask [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [TCP/IP] / [Subnet mask]: Enter the number. ¡ Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time].
Setting the DNS Server DNS Server [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [DNS server] / [DNS server]: Select Use or No use. Address [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [DNS server] / [Address]: Enter the number. ¡ Enter the number if you use a DNS server. ¡ Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time].
Setting the FTP Server Target Server [Server name] [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Target server] / [Server name]: Enter server name or address. [Port No.] [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Target server] / [Port No.]: Enter a number less than 65535. Virtual Keyboard Operation You can enter the server name using the following method.
Setting the FTP Server With Cameras Other than EOS-1D-Series Switching between the entry field and keyboard: Press the button to switch between the entry field and keyboard. Moving the cursor in the entry field: Turn the dial. Deleting a character in the entry field: Press the button and the cursor will delete the character on its left. Selecting a keyboard character and entering it: Turn the dial to select a character. Press the button to enter the character at the cursor’s position.
Setting the FTP Server Passive Mode [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Passive mode]: Select Use or No use. Proxy [Proxy] [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Proxy] / [Proxy]: Select Use or No use. [Address] [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Proxy] / [Address]: Enter number ¡ Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time]. [Port No.
Setting Wireless LAN SSID [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [Wireless LAN] / [SSID]: Enter the SSID. Advanced settings You can set the connection method, authentication method, encryption, etc. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [Wireless LAN] / [Advanced settings]: If you enter the settings for the wireless LAN access point (or wireless LAN adapter), the following screens will be displayed automatically.
Protecting and Saving the Settings Protect Settings [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [Protect settings]: Select On or Off. ¡ Select [On] to prevent the LAN settings from being modified inadvertantly. ¡ Select [Off] if you want to change the LAN settings with the camera. Save Settings [Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [Save settings] / [OK]: The settings will be saved in the memory card.
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Troubleshooting Guide If you think there is a problem with the WFT-E1A, first read the probable causes below. Also read the troubleshooting section in your camera’s instruction manual. Software The software does not startup. ¡ Your personal computer does not meet the software’s operating requirements. a Use a personal computer that meets the software’s operating requirements. Power Source The <3> lamp does not turn on when you turn on the <5> switch. ¡ a ¡ a The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery.
Troubleshooting Guide Menu Functions LAN menu options do not appear. ¡ The WFT-E1A is not connected to the camera and both are not turned on. a The LAN menu options will appear only if the WFT-E1A is connected to the camera and both are turned on (p.23). LAN menu options are in English. ¡ You selected an interface language not compatible with LAN menus. a English will be displayed for languages not compatible with the LAN menus (p.25). LAN Functions The <3> lamp blinks and images cannot be transferred.
Error Number Description If there is a problem with the LAN connection, one of the error numbers below will be displayed on the WFT-E1A’s display panel. You can also check the error number with the camera’s menu screen (p.27).
Specifications • Type Type: Image transfer accessory compatible with IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN and Ethernet • Wireless LAN • Wired LAN Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3u (Ethernet 100BASE-TX) • Interface Camera connection: IEEE 1394 port (6-pin), USB 2.0 port (Type A) Personal computer connection: RJ-45 for Ethernet • Power Source Battery: AC power: Battery Pack BP-511A/514/511/512 AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 • Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 140 x 26.3 x 65 mm / 5.5 x 1.0 x 2.
Index A AC Adapter ............................................20 Ad hoc ......................................... 2, 12, 13 Address ..................................... 11, 39, 42 Advanced settings .................................43 Antenna ........................................... 16, 21 ANY connection.....................................12 ASCII .....................................................13 Authentication........................................13 Automatic transfer .........................
Index P Passive Mode .................................. 11, 42 Port No. ..................................... 11, 40, 42 Power lamp...................................... 16, 26 Power switch ................................... 16, 22 Protect Settings ............................... 13, 44 Proxy ............................................... 11, 42 Wireless signal strength........................ 17 WPA-PSK ............................................. 13 R RAW+JPEG Images ..............................
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