Network Guide • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Choose from 3 different manuals. For information on wireless connections, read: The Network Guide (this manual) Learn how to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to connect the camera to a computer or a smart device such as smartphone or tablet. • • Also included is information on such topics as the tasks that can be accomplished using a WT-7 wireless transmitter.
For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read: The Reference Manual (pdf) In addition to the material covered in the User’s Manual supplied with the camera, the Reference Manual details the options available in the camera menus and covers such topics as connecting the camera to other devices.
About This Guide This guide is chiefly devoted to describing how to connect to a wireless local area network (LAN) using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi and how to use network features once connected. Be sure to read this guide and the camera manual thoroughly and to keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product. Should damage to this guide render it illegible, a replacement copy (pdf ) can be downloaded from the Nikon Download Center.
Camera and Network System Chart The types of network connection available with the camera and optional accessories are shown below. The focus of this guide is on connecting to computers; for information on connecting to networks using a WT-7 wireless transmitter, see the manual supplied with the WT-7.
What Networks Can Do for You The camera supports network connections to computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Once connected, you can upload pictures or control the camera remotely. Want to upload pictures to a computer? …then connect via Wi-Fi (0 1) Using the camera’s built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), you can connect to computers to upload photos and movies.
Want to download pictures to or control the camera from a smart device? …then connect using the SnapBridge app (0 18) Install the SnapBridge app on your smartphone or tablet (smart device) and connect to the camera via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
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Table of Contents About This Guide.......................................................................... iv Camera and Network System Chart .......................................... v What Networks Can Do for You................................................. vi Notices.......................................................................................... viii Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 1 What Wi-Fi Can Do for You..........................................................
Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7 37 What the WT-7 Can Do for You.................................................38 Connecting Using the WT-7 ...................................................... 39 Menu Guide 40 Connect to Smart Device ........................................................... 40 Pairing (Bluetooth) .............................................................................. 40 Select to Send (Bluetooth)................................................................
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Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi This chapter describes how to connect to a computer using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. What Wi-Fi Can Do for You Connect via Wi-Fi to upload selected pictures to a computer. The Wireless Transmitter Utility After configuring the camera for connection, you will need to pair it with the computer using the Wireless Transmitter Utility before you will be able to upload or download images via Wi-Fi.
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes The camera can connect either via a wireless router on an existing network (infrastructure mode) or by direct wireless link (access-point mode). Access-Point Mode The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link, with the camera acting as a wireless LAN access point and Access-point mode (0 3) without the need for complicated adjustments to settings.
Connecting in Access-Point Mode Follow the steps below to create a direct wireless link to a computer in access-point mode. 1 Display network settings. Select Connect to PC in the camera setup menu, then highlight Network settings and press 2. 2 Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press J. 3 Select Direct connection to PC. Highlight Direct connection to PC and press J. The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.
4 Connect from the computer. Windows: Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3. macOS/OS X: Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to supply a password, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3. 5 Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
6 Select the camera. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 5 and click Next. 7 Enter the authentication code. The camera will display an authentication code. Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click Next.
8 Complete the pairing process. When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click Next. The application will close automatically. A connection will now be established between the camera and computer. 9 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera Connect to PC menu.
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode Follow the steps below to connect to a computer on an existing network in infrastructure mode. 1 Display network settings. Select Connect to PC in the camera setup menu, then highlight Network settings and press 2. 2 Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press J.
3 Search for existing networks. Highlight Search for Wi-Fi network and press J. The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID). D “Easy Connect” To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X in Step 3, then press J and choose from the following options: • Push-button WPS: For routers that support push-button WPS. Press the camera J button to connect.
4 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again). Encrypted networks are indicated by a h icon; if the selected network is encrypted, you will be prompted to enter the encryption key as described in Step 5. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 6. D Hidden SSIDs Networks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list.
5 Enter the encryption key. When prompted to enter the encryption key for the wireless router, press J… …and enter the key as described below. For information on the encryption key, see the documentation for the wireless router. Press X when entry is complete. Press X again to initiate the connection. The message at right will be displayed for a few seconds when the connection is established. D Text Entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required.
6 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Obtain automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. • Enter manually: When prompted, enter an IP address by rotating the main command dial to highlight segments, pressing 4 and 2 to change and pressing J to accept. Press X to exit to the “IP address configuration complete” dialog when entry is complete.
8 Select the camera. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 7 and click Next. 9 Enter the authentication code. The camera will display an authentication code. Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click Next.
10 Complete the pairing process. When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click Next. The application will close automatically. A connection will now be established between the camera and computer. 11 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera Connect to PC menu.
Uploading Pictures You can select pictures for upload in the camera playback display or upload pictures as they are taken. D Destination Folders By default, images are uploaded to the following folders: • Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility • Mac: /Users/(user name)/Pictures/Wireless Transmitter Utility The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility. For more information, see the utility’s online help.
3 Choose Select to send/deselect (PC). Highlight Select to send/deselect (PC) and press J. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connected to a network, upload will begin immediately; otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established. The transfer icon turns green during upload. D Deselecting Pictures To remove transfer marking from the current picture, highlight Select to send/deselect (PC) and press J.
The Transfer Icon Upload status is indicated by the transfer icon. • Y (white): Send. The picture has been selected for upload but upload has not yet begun. • X (green): Sending. Upload in progress. • Y (blue): Sent. Upload complete. The “Connect to PC” Status Display The Connect to PC display shows the following information: Status: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established.
Disconnecting and Reconnecting The camera’s link to an existing network can be suspended or resumed as described below. Disconnecting You can disconnect by turning the camera off, selecting Disable for Connect to PC > Wi-Fi connection in the setup menu, or selecting Wi-Fi connection > Close Wi-Fi connection in the i menu for shooting mode. The connection to the computer will also end if you use Wi-Fi to connect to a smart device.
Connecting to Smart Devices To connect to the camera from a smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”), download the SnapBridge app. The SnapBridge App Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and smart devices. The SnapBridge app is available free of charge from the Apple App Store® and on Google Play™. Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news.
Wireless Connections Using the SnapBridge app, you can connect via Wi-Fi (0 20) or Bluetooth (0 26). Connecting via Bluetooth allows you to set the camera clock and update location data using information provided by the smart device.
Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode) Follow the steps below to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi. D Before Connecting Before connecting, enable Wi-Fi on the smart device (for details, see the documentation provided with the device), check that there is space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly. 1 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app.
If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap > Wi-Fi mode before proceeding to Step 3. 2 Smart device: Choose the camera and connection type. When prompted to choose the camera type, tap mirrorless camera and then tap Wi-Fi connection.
3 Camera: Turn the camera on. The smart device will instruct you to ready the camera. Turn the camera on. Do NOT tap Next until you have completed Step 4. 4 Camera: Enable Wi-Fi. Select Connect to smart device > Wi-Fi connection in the setup menu, then highlight Establish Wi-Fi connection and press J. The camera SSID and password will be displayed. D Enabling Wi-Fi You can also enable Wi-Fi by selecting Wi-Fi connection > Establish Wi-Fi conn. with smart device in the i menu for shooting mode.
5 Smart device: Tap Next. Tap Next once you have enabled Wi-Fi on the camera as described in the preceeding step. 6 Smart device: Tap View options. After reading the instructions displayed by the smart device, tap View options. • Android devices: Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. • iOS devices: The “Settings” app will launch. Tap < Settings to open the “Settings” app. Next, scroll up and tap Wi-Fi, which you’ll find near the top of the settings list.
7 Smart device: Enter the camera SSID and password. Enter the SSID and password displayed by the camera in Step 4. Android device (actual displays may differ) iOS device (actual displays may differ) You will not be required to enter the password when next you connect to the camera.
8 Smart device: Return to the SnapBridge app. After a Wi-Fi connection is established, Wi-Fi mode options will be displayed. See online help for information on using the SnapBridge app. D Ending Wi-Fi Connections To end the Wi-Fi connection, tap . When the icon changes to , tap and select Exit Wi-Fi mode.
Connecting via Bluetooth For information on pairing the camera and smart device when connecting for the first time, see “Connecting for the First Time: Pairing”, below. For information on connecting once pairing is complete, see “Connecting to a Paired Device” (0 36). ❚❚ Connecting for the First Time: Pairing Before connecting via Bluetooth for the first time, you will need to pair the camera and smart device as described below.
2 Android device: Launch the SnapBridge app. If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 3. If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap Connect to camera.
3 Android device: Choose the camera. Tap the camera name. 4 Camera/Android device: Check the authentication code. Confirm that the camera and Android device display the same authentication code (circled in the illustration).
5 Camera/Android device: Initiate pairing. Camera: Press J. Android device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of Android you are using). D Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the Android device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed. • Camera: Press J and return to Step 1. • Android device: Tap OK and return to Step 2.
6 Camera/Android device: Follow the on-screen instructions. Camera: Press J. The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected. Android device: Pairing is complete. Tap OK to exit to the tab. D Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the Android device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options.
iOS Follow the steps below to pair the camera with an iOS device. For information on Android devices, see “Android” (0 26). 1 Camera: Ready the camera. Select Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) in the setup menu, then highlight Start pairing and press J… …to display the camera name. 2 iOS device: Launch the SnapBridge app. If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 3.
If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap Connect to camera. 3 iOS device: Choose the camera. Tap the camera name.
4 iOS device: Read the instructions. Read the pairing instructions carefully and tap Understood. 5 iOS device: Select an accessory. When prompted to select an accessory, tap the camera name again.
6 Camera/iOS device: Initiate pairing. Camera: Press J. iOS device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using). D Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the iOS device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed. • Camera: Press J and return to Step 1.
7 Camera/iOS device: Follow the on-screen instructions. Camera: Press J. The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected. iOS device: Pairing is complete. Tap OK to exit to the tab. D Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the iOS device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options.
❚❚ Connecting to a Paired Device Connecting to a smart device that has already been paired with the camera is quick and easy. 1 Camera: Enable Bluetooth. In the setup menu, select Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection, then highlight Enable and press J. 2 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app. A Bluetooth connection will be established automatically.
Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7 When attached to the camera, the optional WT-7 wireless transmitter can be used to connect to computers, ftp servers, or other devices over Ethernet or wireless networks. D Before Connecting the WT-7 Before connecting the WT-7, confirm that the firmware for the camera and WT-7 have been updated to the latest versions. For more information, visit the Nikon website for your region (0 xii).
What the WT-7 Can Do for You Using the WT-7, you can: • Upload existing photos and movies to an ftp server or computer Not only can you copy pictures to computers (image transfer mode), you can also upload them to ftp servers (ftp upload mode). Pictures can be uploaded as they are taken.
Connecting Using the WT-7 Connect the WT-7 using the USB cable supplied with the camera. Turn the transmitter on and select Wireless transmitter (WT-7) > Wireless transmitter > Use in the camera setup menu. A Menu Options for the WT-7 All menu options for the WT-7 can be found in the setup menu under Wireless transmitter (WT-7). For more information, see the manual provided with the WT-7. See the manual provided with the WT-7 for more information.
Menu Guide Read this section for information on the menu items used when the camera is connected to a network. All the items listed are to be found in the setup menu. Connect to Smart Device Connect to smartphones or tablets (smart devices) via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Pairing (Bluetooth) Pair with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth. Option Start pairing Paired devices Bluetooth connection 40 Menu Guide Description Pair the camera with a smart device (0 26).
Select to Send (Bluetooth) Select pictures for upload to a smart device or choose whether to mark pictures for upload as they are taken. Upload begins immediately when a connection is established. Option Auto select to send Manual select to send Deselect all Description If On is selected, photos will be marked for upload to a smart device as they are taken (this does not apply to photos taken in movie mode, which must be selected for upload manually).
Wi-Fi Connection Connect to smart devices via Wi-Fi. ❚❚ Establish Wi-Fi Connection Initiate a Wi-Fi connection to a smart device. To connect, select the camera SSID on the smart device and enter the password (0 20). Once a connection is established, this option will change to Close Wi-Fi connection, which can be used to end the connection when desired. ❚❚ Wi-Fi Connection Settings Access the following Wi-Fi settings: • SSID: Set the camera SSID. • Authentication/encryption: Choose OPEN or WPA2-PSK-AES.
Connect to PC Connect to computers via Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Connection Select Enable to connect using the settings currently selected for Network settings.
Network Settings Select Create profile to create a new network profile (0 3, 7). If more than one profile already exists, you can press J to select a profile from a list. To edit an existing profile, highlight it and press 2. The following options will be displayed: • General: The profile name and password. Select Profile name to rename the profile (by default, the profile name is the same as the network SSID).
Options Adjust upload settings. ❚❚ Auto Send Select On to upload new photos as they are taken. Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card; be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. Movies and photos taken in movie mode are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete but must instead be uploaded from the playback display (0 14).
Wireless Transmitter (WT-7) Adjust settings for connection using an optional WT-7 wireless transmitter. These settings take effect when the WT-7 is connected and turned on, in which case the options selected for Connect to smart device and Connect to PC are automatically disabled. Information on the Wireless transmitter option can be found below; for information on Choose hardware, Network settings, and Options, see the manual provided with the WT-7.
Troubleshooting Solutions to some common issues are listed below. Troubleshooting information for the SnapBridge app can be found in the app’s online help, which can be viewed at: https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html For information on the WT-7, see the manual provided with the transmitter. For information on the Wireless Transmitter Utility or Camera Control Pro 2, see the online help for the application in question.
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Index A N Access-point mode...........................2, 3 Android...................................................26 Authentication/encryption..............42 Auto send........................................15, 45 Network settings........................ 3, 7, 44 B P Bluetooth ........................................26, 40 Pairing.............................................. 36, 40 PIN-entry WPS.........................................8 Push-button WPS...................................
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