Nikon D4S User Manual

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EnNetwork GuideNo reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be ma

1IntroductionThis guide describes how to use the camera in (chiefly Ethernet) network environments, including connecting to and operating the camera i

2Network OptionsThe camera can be connected to Ethernet or wireless networks using the built-in Ethernet port or an optional WT-5 or WT-4 wireless tra

3A Optional UT-1 Communications UnitsIn place of the built-in Ethernet port, an optional UT-1 communication unit can be used to connect the camera to

4Installing SoftwareBefore connecting to a network, install the Wireless Transmitter Utility, available for free download from the Nikon website using

53 Start the installer.Click Next (Windows) or Continue (Mac) and follow the on-screen instructions.4 Exit the installer.Click OK (Windows) or Close (

6A Wireless Transmitter Utility System RequirementsSee the websites listed on page vi for the latest information on supported operating systems.Window

7Transfer, Control, and HTTPFollow the steps below to connect to a computer in image transfer, camera control, and http server modes.Ethernet Connecti

8Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet CableAfter starting the computer and logging in, ready the camera as described be

9Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable3 Turn the camera on.Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on.A Connection StatusConnection status is shown

iiWhat Networks Can Do for YouThis manual describes how to connect to a network, access the camera remotely, and upload images to computers and ftp se

10Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet Step 2: Enabling the EthernetSelect the Ethernet as the network device used by the camera.1 Display the hardware list.

11Step 3: The Connection Wizard3 Start the connection wizard.Highlight Connection wizard and press 2 to start the connection wizard.4 Choose a connect

12Step 3: The Connection Wizard 6 Obtain or select an IP address.Highlight one of the following options and press J.• Obtain automatically: Select thi

13Step 4: Pairing8 Exit the wizard.Highlight one of the following options and press J.• Connect and exit wizard: Save the new network profile and conn

14Step 4: Pairing 2 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility.When prompted, start the copy of the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer

15Image TransferImage transfer is used to upload photographs and movies to the computer from a camera memory card. The explanation that follows assume

164 View pictures.Press the K button to view pictures. Display the first picture to be sent in single-image playback or highlight it in the thumbnail

17Interrupting Transmission/Removing Transfer MarkingTo cancel transmission of images marked with white or green transfer icons, select the images dur

18Transfer StatusDuring playback, the status of images selected for upload is shown as follows:a: “Send”Images that have been selected for upload are

19Camera ControlSelect this option to control the camera from a computer running Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately) and save photographs dire

iii3Control multiple cameras(requires optional WT-5 wireless transmitter)A TipSee page 7 for information on configuring the camera for connection to a

203 Select Enable.Highlight Enable and press J to connect to the network and return to the network menu.The profile name will be displayed in green wh

21A Network StatusNetwork status can be viewed in the top level of the network menu.Signal strength: Wireless signal strength. Ethernet connections ar

22HTTP ServerSelect HTTP server to view the pictures on the camera memory card or take photographs from the web browser on a computer or iPhone (see p

233 Select Enable.Highlight Enable and press J to connect to the network and return to the network menu.The URL used for connection to the camera is d

246 Log in.Enter your user name and password in the web browser login dialog (the user name and password are set using Network settings > Options &

257 Choose a language.Click Language and choose English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish.8 Choose an operating mode.Choose Shooting/Viewer to tak

26A Network StatusNetwork status can be viewed in the top level of the network menu.Signal strength: Wireless signal strength. Ethernet connections ar

27A HTTP Server System RequirementsWindowsOSPre-installed versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP; note that the application

28Computer Web BrowsersThis section describes the http server displays for computer web browsers (dialogs are shown with all buttons displayed for exp

29Display panelContains the exposure indicator and shows the battery level and number of exposures remaining.Camera settingsShows such settings as shu

ivTrademark InformationMac, OS X, and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows a

30❚❚ The Viewer WindowThe viewer window can be accessed by selecting Viewer on the server home page or clicking the view button in the shooting window

31Film-Strip ViewChoose the picture displayed from the thumbnails at the bottom of the window.Full-Frame ViewView pictures full frame.Current picture

32iPhone Web BrowsersThis section describes the http server displays for iPhone web browsers (dialogs are shown with all buttons displayed for explana

33❚❚ The Viewer WindowThe viewer window can be accessed by selecting Viewer on the server home page or tapping the view button in the shooting window.

34Full-Frame ViewView pictures full frame.Current pictureShow next imageShow previousimageView most recent picture in folderThumbnail view

35FTPFollow the steps below to connect to an ftp server.Ethernet ConnectionsFTP serverStep 1: Connect an Ethernet cable (036)For information on using

36Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet CableAfter starting the ftp server, connect the camera as described below. Do no

37Step 2: Enabling the EthernetStep 2: Enabling the EthernetSelect the Ethernet as the network device used by the camera.1 Display the hardware list.I

38Step 3: The Connection Wizard 3 Start the connection wizard.Highlight Connection wizard and press 2 to start the connection wizard.4 Choose a connec

39Step 3: The Connection Wizard7 Choose the server type.Highlight FTP or SFTP (secure ftp) and press J.8 Enter the IP address.Enter the server URL or

vNotices• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form

40Step 3: The Connection Wizard 10Choose a destination folder.Highlight one of the following options and press J.• Home folder: Select this option to

41FTP UploadPhotos and movies can be uploaded from camera memory cards to an ftp server as described below, or photos can be uploaded as they are take

424 View pictures.Press the K button to view pictures. Display the first picture to be sent full frame or highlight it in the thumbnail list.5 Upload

43Uploading New Photographs as They Are TakenTo upload new photographs as they are taken, select On for Network > Options > Auto send in the set

44Transfer StatusDuring playback, the status of images selected for upload is shown as follows:a: “Send”Images that have been selected for upload are

45Synchronized ReleaseSynchronized release groups one master D4S camera with up to ten remote cameras and synchronizes the shutters on the remote D4S

46Synchronized Release OptionsThe following options are available for synchronized release: Group name, Master/remote, Remote camera check, and Number

47Remote Camera CheckSelect On to check whether the remote cameras are ready. The LED on the WT-5 will flash yellow to warn if the number of cameras r

48Taking Pictures1 Display network settings.In the setup menu, select Network > Network settings.2 Select Synchronized Release.Highlight Synchroniz

495 Take pictures.Pressing the shutter-release button on the master camera releases the shutters on the remote cameras.A Remote Camera CheckIf remote

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51Menu GuideThis section describes the items in the Network menu.Choose the hardware used to connect to the network: Ethernet, WT-5, or WT-4 (02).Choo

52Highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the network profiles list, where you can create new profiles or select an existing profile.❚❚ The

53❚❚ Create ProfileChoose Connection wizard to create network profiles with the help of a wizard (0 10, 37), Configure manually to enter ftp and http

54❚❚ Editing Network ProfilesTo edit the profile currently highlighted in the profile list, press W and choose from the following options:GeneralChoos

55WirelessEdit the following wireless settings:• SSID: Enter the name (SSID) of the network on which the host computer or ftp server is located.• Comm

56TCP/IPIf the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically, select Enable for Obtain automatically. Otherwise select Disable and enter

57Edit the following settings.❚❚ Auto SendIf On is selected for image transfer or ftp server connections, photos will automatically be uploaded to the

58❚❚ Protect If Marked for UploadSelect Ye s to automatically protect files marked for upload to an ftp server. Protection is removed as the files ar

59❚❚ Power SavingChoose Prioritize network speed for faster network speeds, Prioritize power saving for reduced power consumption. Prioritize network

viiIllustrationsThe appearance and content of the software and operating system dialogs, messages, and displays shown in this manual may vary with the

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61AppendicesThe Wireless Transmitter Utility (04) can be used to create network profiles. 1 Connect the camera.Start the computer and connect the came

623 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility.Double-click the Wireless Transmitter Utility icon on the desktop (Windows) or click the Wireless Transmitt

63Creating an FTP ServerImages can be uploaded to ftp servers created using the standard ftp services included with Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterpris

64Windows 8.1/Windows 71 Go to Network and Sharing Center.Select Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel.2 Display t

654 Display TCP/IP settings.Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.5 Enter an IP address and subnet mask.Enter an IP addre

666 Close the network properties dialog.Click Close.7 Open Administrative Tools.Select System and Security > Administrative Tools in the Control Pa

678 Open the IIS manager.Double-click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.9 Select Add FTP Site….Right-click the computer user name and select

6810Enter site information.Name the site and choose the path to the folder that will be used for ftp upload. Click Next to proceed.A Anonymous LoginTo

6911Choose binding and SSL options.Select the IP address entered in Step 5, note the port number, select Start FTP site automatically, and check No SS

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7012Choose authentication options.Adjust settings as described below and click Finish.• Authentication: Basic• Allow access to: All users• Permissions

71Windows Vista1 Display network connections.Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Settings > Network Connections > Manage Ne

724 Display TCP/IP settings.Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

735 Enter an IP address and subnet mask.Enter an IP address and subnet mask for the ftp server and click OK.6 Open Administrative Tools.Click Start &g

747 Open the IIS manager.Double-click Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Manager.8 Click Allow.A “User Account Control” dialog will be displayed;

759 Display ftp site properties.Right-click Default FTP Site and select Properties.

7610Select the address and port number.Select the IP address entered in Step 5 and enter a TCP port number.

7711Choose a home directory.Open the Home Directory tab and select A directory located on this computer. The root directory for images uploaded to the

78Windows XP1 Display network connections.Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Settings > Network Connections.2 Open the networ

794 Enter an IP address and subnet mask.Enter an IP address and subnet mask for the ftp server and click OK.5 Open Internet Information Services.Click

ixFTP 35Ethernet Connections... 35Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable ...

806 Display ftp site properties.Right-click Default FTP Site and select Properties.7 Select the address and port number.Select the IP address entered

818 Choose a home directory.Open the Home Directory tab and select a directory located on this computer. The root directory for images uploaded to the

82Manual Profile CreationFollow the steps below to manually configure the camera for connection to ftp and http servers. Note that changes to the curr

834 Select a connection type.Highlight FTP upload or HTTP server and press 2.5 Adjust settings.Adjust settings as described in “Editing Network Profil

84TroubleshootingProblem Solution PageThe camera displays a TCP/IP or ftp error.Check settings for the host and/or wireless LAN adapter and adjust cam

85IndexSymbolsa: “Send” ...18, 44b: “Sending”...18, 44c: “Sent” ...

86PPairing ...13Password protection ...54PASV mode ...

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