Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A enables your EOS digital camera to send 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. Image Transfer Overview Wireless LAN-1 Images are directly transmitted (ad hoc) to an FTP server equipped with a wireless LAN adapter. Wireless LAN adapter (Commercially available) FTP server Wireless LAN-2 Images are transmitted (infrastructure) to an FTP server via a wireless LAN access point. FTP server Wireless LAN access point (Commercially available) Wired LAN The camera is connected via a LAN cable to transmit images to the FTP server. FTP server Ethernet port Ethernet port 2 Item Check List Check that all the following items have been included with the WFT-E1. If If anything is WFT-E1A. 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 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/4.9 ft long to connect to the (IEEE 1394) port. Used when the WFT-E1A is placed some distance away from the camera. ¢ Interface Cable IFC-30U Cable approx. 30 cm/1 ft long to connect to the (USB) port. ¢ Protective caps for cable Two types are provided for the WFT-E1A and camera (EOS-1D series). ¢ Tripod socket (with anti-rotation rubber pad) Used when the WFT-E1A is attached to the camera's tripod socket. To prevent rotational slippage, a rubber pad is inserted between the WFT-E1A and camera. ¢ Case Case for the WFT-E1A. Can be mounted on a belt. Strap also provided. ¢ WFT-E1/ WFT-E1A Utility Disk Contains the instruction manual (what you are reading now) and software for creating the settings file. ¢ Warranty card * Battery Pack and Battery Charger are not included. If necessary, purchase them separately (p.22). * Be careful not to lose any of the items included with the WFT-E1. WFT-E1A. ¡ Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. ¡ Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ¡ Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries. ¡ WPA is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. ¡ All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Introduction 3 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. ¡This manual assumes that you have read the camera's instruction manual and are familiar with camera operation procedures. ¡This manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent mishaps. : The Note symbol gives supplemental information. ¡In this manual, "Windows XP" refers to Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, and "Windows 2000" refers to Windows 2000 Professional. Using the WFT-E1A for image transmissions requires adequate knowledge of your wireless LAN, wired LAN, and FTP server settings. Canon does not provide support for setting up any wireless LANs, wired LANs, and FTP servers. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage of the network and FTP server caused by any mistaken settings. Canon also cannot be held liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of the WFT-E1A. 4 Contents Introduction Item Check List ....................................................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................ 4 Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 7 Handling Precautions .............................................................................................................. 8 1 1 Creating the Settings File 9 Startup the Software ............................................................................................................. 10 TCP/IP Settings ..................................................................................................................... 11 FTP Settings ......................................................................................................................... 12 Wireless LAN Settings .......................................................................................................... 15 Saving the Settings to the Memory Card .............................................................................. 17 Registering the Settings in the Software ............................................................................... 18 2 3 2 Setting Up the WFT-E1A 19 Nomenclature ........................................................................................................................ 20 Installing and Removing the Battery ..................................................................................... 22 Using a Household Power Outlet .......................................................................................... 24 Attaching the Antenna ........................................................................................................... 25 Attaching to the Camera ....................................................................................................... 26 Setting the LAN ..................................................................................................................... 27 Selecting the LAN Type ........................................................................................................ 29 Checking the Connection Status ........................................................................................... 30 Power Management .............................................................................................................. 32 4 5 3 Transferring Images 33 Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot ........................................................................... 34 Image Batch Transfer After Shooting .................................................................................... 36 Transferring RAW+JPEG Images ......................................................................................... 40 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera 41 Setting TCP/IP ...................................................................................................................... 42 Setting the DNS Server ......................................................................................................... 43 Setting the FTP Server .......................................................................................................... 44 Setting Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................ 47 Protecting and Saving the Settings ....................................................................................... 48 5 Reference 49 Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................................... 50 Error Number Description ..................................................................................................... 52 Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 53 Index ..................................................................................................................................... 56 5 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. For use of option antenna (ERA-E1) This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 . This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Introduction Preventing Serious Injury or Death · 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. Do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock. - Do not install the battery pack in reversed polarity (+ ­). - Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time. - Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the WFT-E1A, accessories, connecting cables, etc. · When disposing of a battery pack, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent fire or an explosion. · If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire. · If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. · Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See ...