- What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
- The Wireless Transmitter Utility
- Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes
- Connecting in Access-Point Mode
- Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
- Uploading Pictures
- Disconnecting and Reconnecting
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
Connect using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi to upload selected pictures to a computer.
The Wireless Transmitter Utility
Before you will be able to upload images via Wi-Fi, you will need to pair the camerawith the computer using Nikon’s Wireless Transmitter Utility software.
Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the computer from thecamera.
The Wireless Transmitter Utility is available for download from the Nikon DownloadCenter. Be sure to download the latest version after reading the release notes andsystem requirements.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes
Either of the following two methods can be used to establish wireless connectionsbetween the camera and a computer.
Direct Wireless Connection (Access-Point Mode)
The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link. The camera acts as a wirelessLAN access point, letting you connect when working outdoors and in other situationsin which the computer is not already connected to a wireless network and eliminatingthe need for complicated adjustments to settings. The computer cannot connect to theInternet while connected to the camera.
To create a new host profile, select [Direct connection to PC] in the connection wizard.
Infrastructure Mode
The camera connects to a computer on an existing network (including home networks)via a wireless router. The computer can still connect to the Internet while connectedto the camera.
To create a new network profile, select [Search for Wi-Fi network] in the connection wizard.
Infrastructure Mode
Connection to computers beyond the local area network is not supported. You can connectonly to computers on the same network.
Connecting in Access-Point Mode
Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2.
Highlight [Create profile] and press J.
Highlight [Direct connection to PC] and press J.
The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.
Establish a connection to the camera.
Windows:
Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar.
Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3.
When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayedby the camera in Step 3. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera.
macOS:
Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar.
Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3.
When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayedby the camera in Step 3. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera.
Start pairing.
When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer.
Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 5 and click [Next].
In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by thecamera.
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Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless TransmitterUtility and click [Next].
Complete the pairing process.
When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J.
In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]; you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. For more information, seeonline help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairingis complete.
Check the connection.
When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in thecamera [Connect to PC] menu.
If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wirelessnetwork list on your computer.
A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer.
Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to the computer as described in“UploadingPictures” (Uploading Pictures).
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2.
Highlight [Create profile] and press J.
Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J.
The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list themby name (SSID).
[Easy Connect]
To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X in Step 3. Next, press J and choose from the following options:
Option
Description
[Push-button WPS]
For routers that support push-button WPS. Press the WPS button on the router and thenpress the camera J button to connect.
[PIN-entry WPS]
The camera will display a PIN. Using a computer, enter the PIN on the router. Formore information, see the documentation provided with the router.
After connecting, proceed to Step 6.
Choose a network.
Highlight a network SSID and press J.
Encrypted networks are indicated by a h icon. If the selected network is encrypted (h), you will be prompted to enter the encryption key. If the network is not encrypted,proceed to Step 6.
If the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again.
Hidden SSIDs
Networks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list.
To connect to a network with a hidden SSID, highlight a blank entry and press J. Next, press J; the camera will prompt you to provide an SSID.
Enter the network name and press X. Press X again; the camera will now prompt you to enter the encryption key.
Enter the encryption key.
Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router.
For more information, see the documentation for the wireless router.
Press X when entry is complete.
Press X again to initiate the connection. A message will be displayed for a few seconds whenthe connection is established.
Highlight one of the following options and press J.
Option
Description
[Obtain automatically]
Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically.A “configuration complete” message will be displayed once an IP address has been assigned.
[Enter manually]
Enter the IP address and sub-net mask manually.
Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments.
Press 4 or 2 to change the highlighted segment and press J to save changes.
Next, press X; a “configuration complete” message will be displayed. Press X again to display the sub-net mask.
Press 1 or 3 to edit the sub-net mask and press J; a “configuration complete” message will be displayed.
Press J to proceed when the “configuration complete” message is displayed.
Start pairing.
When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer.
Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 7 and click [Next].
In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by thecamera.
The camera will display an authentication code.
Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless TransmitterUtility and click [Next].
Complete the pairing process.
When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J.
In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]; you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. For more information, seeonline help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairingis complete.
Check the connection.
When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in thecamera [Connect to PC] menu.
If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wirelessnetwork list on your computer.
A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer.
Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to the computer as described in“UploadingPictures” (Uploading Pictures).
Uploading Pictures
Pictures can be selected for upload during playback. They can also be uploaded automaticallyas they are taken.
Destination Folders
By default, images are uploaded to the following folders:
Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility
macOS: /Users/(user name)/Pictures/Wireless Transmitter Utility
The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Formore information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
Access Point Mode
Computers cannot access the Internet while connected to the camera in access pointmode. To access the Internet, terminate the connection to the camera and then reconnectto a network with Internet access.
Selecting Pictures for Upload
Press the K button on the camera and select full-frame or thumbnail playback.
Select a picture and press the ibutton.
Highlight [Select to send to computer] and press J.
A white “send” icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connectedto a network, upload will begin immediately and the icon will turn green.
Otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established.
Repeat Steps 2–3 to upload additional pictures.
Removing Upload Marking
Repeat Steps 2–3 to remove transfer marking from selected images.
To remove transfer marking from all pictures, select [Connect to PC] > [Options] > [Deselect all?] in the setup menu.
Uploading Photos as They Are Taken
To upload new photos as they are taken, select [On] for [Connect to PC] > [Options] > [Auto send] in the setup menu.
Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card. Be sure amemory card is inserted in the camera.
Movies and photos taken during movie mode are not uploaded automatically when recordingis complete. They must instead be uploaded from the playback display.
The Transfer Icon
Upload status is indicated by the transfer icon.
W (white): Send
The picture has been selected for automatic upload but upload has not yet begun.
X (green): Sending
Upload in progress.
Y (blue): Sent
Upload complete.
The Status Display
The [Connect to PC] display shows the following:
| 1 | Status: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green whena connection is established. While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” precededby the name of the file being sent. Errors are also displayed here. |
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| 2 | Signal strength: Wireless signal strength. |
| 3 | Pictures/time remaining: The number of pictures remaining and the time needed to send them. The time remainingis an estimate only. |
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Loss of Signal
Wireless transmission may be interrupted if the signal is lost. Upload of pictureswith “send” marking can be resumed by turning the camera off and then on again oncethe signal has been re-established.
Disconnecting and Reconnecting
Disconnecting
You can end the connection by:
turning the camera off,
selecting [Disable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu,
selecting [Wi-Fi connection] > [Close Wi-Fi connection] in the photo-mode i menu, or
connecting to a smart device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Access-Point Mode
An error will occur if the computer’s wireless connection is disabled before the camera’s.Disable camera Wi-Fi first.
Reconnecting
To reconnect to an existing network:
select [Enable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, or
select [Wi-Fi connection] > [Establish Wi-Fi connection with PC] in the photo-mode i menu.
Access-Point Mode
Enable camera Wi-Fi before connecting.
Multiple Network Profiles
If the camera has profiles for more than one network, it will reconnect to the lastnetwork used. Other networks can be selected using the [Connect to PC] > [Network settings] option in the setup menu.
