FCC ID: AZD-DS508152 Wireless File Transmitter

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 Canons 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 I n t r o d u c t i o n 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 cameras tripod socket. Interface Cable IFC-150D4 Cable approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft long (dust- and water-resistant) to connect to the IEEE 1394 port. Used when the WFT-E1A is placed some distance away from the camera. Tripod socket (with anti-rotation rubber pad) Used when the WFT-E1A is attached to the cameras tripod socket. 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 le. Warranty card

* Battery Pack and Battery Charger are not included. If necessary, purchase them separately

(p.18).

* Be careful not to lose any of the items included with the 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. All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. 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 IIs. 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 nd more information. This manual assumes that you have read the cameras 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. 4 Contents Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 Item Check List ....................................................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................ 4 Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 7 Handling Precautions .............................................................................................................. 8 1 Creating the Settings File 9 TCP/IP Settings ..................................................................................................................... 10 FTP Settings ......................................................................................................................... 11 Wireless LAN Settings .......................................................................................................... 12 Saving the Settings ............................................................................................................... 14 2 Setting Up the WFT-E1A 15 Nomenclature ........................................................................................................................ 16 Installing and Removing the Battery ..................................................................................... 18 Using a Household Power Outlet .......................................................................................... 20 Attaching the Antenna ........................................................................................................... 21 Attaching to the Camera ....................................................................................................... 22 Setting the LAN ..................................................................................................................... 23 Selecting the LAN Type ........................................................................................................ 25 Checking the Connection Status ........................................................................................... 26 3 Transferring Images 29 Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot ........................................................................... 30 Image Batch Transfer After Shooting .................................................................................... 32 Transferring RAW+JPEG Images ......................................................................................... 36 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera 37 Setting TCP/IP ...................................................................................................................... 38 Setting the DNS Server ......................................................................................................... 39 Setting the FTP Server .......................................................................................................... 40 Setting Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................ 43 Protecting and Saving the Settings ....................................................................................... 44 5 Reference 45 Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................................... 46 Error Number Description ..................................................................................................... 48 Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 49 Index ..................................................................................................................................... 50 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 modications to the equipment unless otherwise specied in the manual. If such changes or modications 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 numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 I n t r o d u c t i o n Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death To prevent re, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below:

- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specied in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modied 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 re 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 0C - 40C (32F -

104F). 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 re 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 re. 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, ush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately. During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a re or electrical shock. When the WFT-E1A is not in use, disconnect the power plug and remove the battery pack. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and re. Do not use the equipment where there is ammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or re. If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent re and electrical shock. Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the planes instruments or the hospitals medical equipment. To prevent re and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

- Always insert the power plug all the way in.

- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.

- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.

- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords.

- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.

- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged. Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a re. Be careful not to poke the tip of the antenna into someones eyes. It can cause visual impairment. Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and hot and cause skin burns. cause the casing to deform or catch re. If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent re and electrical shock. Do not use or leave the battery pack in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack can also become hot and cause skin burns. Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause re or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly, requires repair, or is damaged, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center. 7 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. Never leave the WFT-E1A near anything having a strong magnetic eld such as a magnet or electric motor. Do not leave the WFT-E1A in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the WFT-E1A to malfunction. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the WFT-E1A. For stubborn dirt, take the WFT-E1A to a Canon Service Center. If the WFT-E1A will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the WFT-E1A in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Avoid storing the WFT-E1A where there are corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or chemical lab. LCD Panel Care At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature. Operation Restrictions Use the WFT-E1A only with a compatible EOS digital camera. Using it with an incompatible product may result in malfunction, accident, etc., not covered by the product warranty. Use the WFT-E1A only for image transfers via wireless LAN or wired LAN devices. If you use the WFT-E1A for any other purpose, Canon cannot be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur. The WFT-E1A can only be used in the following countries: Japan, USA, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Ireland, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Czech, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Malta, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand. For other countries, inquire through Canons Customer Service Center. In France, using the WFT-E1A outdoors is prohibited. In Italy, if used outside of own premises, general authorization is required. This device may experience signal interference caused by other devices emitting radio waves (microwave ovens, Bluetooth appliances, etc.). Keep the device away from such devices or do not use the devices at the same time. The performance of this transmitter is guaranteed only when used with the Canon antenna (NA-E1 or ERA-E1) 8 11 Creating the Settings File First you must create the settings le 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 le 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. 9 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 elds. 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. 10 FTP Settings 1 C r e a t i n g t h e S e t t i n g s F i l e Target Server Settings Enter the target FTP servers [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 servers [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. If the camera has two memory card slots and the CF card is selected to save the images, the A/DCIM/100EOS1D folder hierarchy will be created automatically to save the images. If the SD card is selected to save the images, the B/DCIM/100EOS1D folder hierarchy will be created automatically to save the images. (CF card images will be in folder A, while SD card images will be in folder B.) If you want to use the passive mode, checkmark the [ Use passive mode] box. To allow an image le in the target folder to be overwritten by a le having the same name, checkmark the [ Overwrite same le] box. User Settings Enter the [Login name] and [Login password] required by the FTP server. Proxy Settings If you will use a proxy, enter the proxy servers [Address] or [Server name] and [Port No.]. If you enter both the [Address] and [Server name], the [Address] will override the [Server name]. 11 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. With [Ad hoc], the same channel as for the wireless LAN adapter will be set. 12 1 C r e a t i n g t h e S e t t i n g s F i l e Wireless LAN Settings Authentication and Encryption Set the [Authentication], [Encryption], and [Key Format] to the same settings as for the wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter. The possible settings will vary depending on the combination as shown below. Conn. Method Authentication Encryption Encryption Method Key Format Infrastructure Open System Shared key WPA-PSK Ad hoc None WEP None WEP TKIP WEP TKIP Enter 10 hexadecimal char. Enter 26 hexadecimal char. Enter 5 ASCII characters Enter 13 ASCII characters See WEP settings above. Enter 64 hexadecimal char. Enter 8-63 ASCII characters See WEP settings above. See TKIP settings above. Settings Protect To prevent the camera from changing the LAN settings, put a checkmark. You can also enable/disable the [Protect settings] with the cameras menu screen (p.44). 13 Saving the Settings You must now save the settings le 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. a The Save dialog box will appear. 3 Save without changing the le name. If you save the le with a different le name, the camera will not be able to read the le. Select the drive where the memory card is inserted, then open the memory card (in the root directory) and save the le to the memory card. To load the settings le into the camera, see page 23. Save the settings le while the memory card is open. If you save the le by putting it inside the memory card folder, the camera will not be able to read the le from the memory card. Do not save more than one settings le in the memory card. If there are multiple settings les, the camera will not be able to read the le. By clicking the [Read settings] button, you can read the settings le saved in the memory card or hard disk. 14 22 Setting Up the WFT-E1A This chapter explains the WFT-E1As nomenclature and preparatory steps for image transfers. 15 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) Power lamp

(p.22) LINK lamp

(p.26) LCD panel (p.17) Power switch (p.22) 16 Antenna socket (p.21) Antenna

(p.21) Tripod screw hole Ethernet RJ-45 port Nomenclature LCD Panel Wireless LAN connection status Link speed (** Mbps) Error number (** ERROR) Wireless signal strength Battery check P Q S Wired LAN connection status Camera connection status Case Strap (commercially available) mounts Belt holder Normal antenna pocket 2 S e t t i n g U p t h e W F T

E 1 A 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. Push down the release lever and slide the cover to the left. 2 Insert the battery. The battery contacts must face upward. Insert it all the way in until it locks in place. 3 Close the cover. Close the cover, then slide it to the right. Checking the Battery Level When you turn on the power switch (1), the battery power level is indicated in one of three levels. P : Battery level OK. Q : Battery level is low. S : Battery must be recharged. 18 2 S e t t i n g U p t h e W F T

E 1 A Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life LAN type Wireless LAN Ethernet Temperature Continuous Image Transfer Time [minutes]

At 20C / 68F At 0C / 32F At 20C / 68F At 0C / 32F 180 120 270 180 The battery life is based on Canons testing standards. The actual battery life may be shorter than the gures above depending on the operating conditions. Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Push down the release lever and slide the cover to the left. 2 Remove the battery. Push the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow to unlock it, then take out the battery. 19 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. Connect the DC couplers plug to the AC adapters socket. 2 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Insert the plug into a power outlet. When you are nished, disconnect the plug from the power outlet. 3 Insert the DC coupler. Open the battery compartment cover and open the DC Coupler cord notch cover. Insert the DC Coupler until the lock position and put the cord through the notch. Close the cover. Be sure to turn off the WFT-E1As power switch before connecting/disconnecting the power cord. 20 Attaching the Antenna Attaching the Normal Antenna 1 Attach the antenna. Turn the antennas base to screw it in. 2 S e t t i n g U p t h e W F T

E 1 A 2 Adjust the antennas direction. 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 cables base to screw it in. The antennas stand has a tripod socket. Position it so it has a clear line of sight with the wireless LAN access point. Before transferring images, position the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the ground to maximize the signal strength. If you use a wired LAN, you need not attach the antenna. 21 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. Connect the cable plug to the WFT-E1A and cameras <a> port. Use the 15 cm/0.5 ft cable (water- and dust-

resistant) that came with the WFT-E1A when the WFT-E1A is attatched to the cameras tripod socket. 3 Turn on the WFT-E1A and camera. a The WFT-E1As <3> lamp will light and

<D> will be displayed on the WFT-E1As LCD panel. Power Management To conserve battery power while the WFT-E1A is not being used, three power management levels are provided:

Power save mode If you do not use the WFT-E1A for a set period of time, the power save mode takes effect

(p.28). Standby mode When the camera turns off, the WFT-E1A enters the standby mode. The standby mode is canceled when the camera turns on again. During the standby mode, only the <P>

icon is displayed on the WFT-E1A. The <3> lamp and <4> lamp will be off. Auto power off If the standby mode continues for four hours, the WFT-E1A will turn off. The power turns on again when you set the WFT-E1As power switch to <2>/<1>. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off both the WFT-E1A and camera. If the camera has a USB port, connect it with the USB cable that came with the camera. If the WFT-E1As <3> lamp blinks, it means that the WFT-E1A and camera are not properly connected. Check the connection. 22 2 S e t t i n g U p t h e W F T

E 1 A Setting the LAN With the settings le 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 cameras instruction manual. Loading the Settings File to the Camera settings le. turn on both. 1 Insert the memory card containing the 2 Connect the WFT-E1A and camera and 3 Display the menu screen. 4 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings].

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not be Select the Setup menu category. displayed if the WFT-E1A and camera are not connected and turned on. 5 Select [LAN setting]. English will be displayed for any language that the WFT-E1A is not compatible with. 23 Setting the LAN 6 Select [Set up]. 7 Select the Set No. of the settings le you want to load. You can have up to ve settings from [Set 1] to

[Set 5]. 8 Select [Load settings]. 9 Select [OK]. a The settings le 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. 24 2 S e t t i n g U p t h e W F T

E 1 A 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 Select [LAN type]. English will be displayed for any language that the WFT-E1A is not compatible with. 3 Select the LAN type to be used. 25 Checking the Connection Status You can check the status of the connection between the WFT-E1A and camera with the WFT-E1As 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 <E> and the error number. The <B> and <3> lamps will also blink. The more <A> bars there are, the more stable the image transfer will be. The greater the link speed number, the faster the image transfer will be (the actual image transfer speed will be different). Checking the Connection Status of the Wired LAN First connect the WFT-E1A and FTP server with a LAN cable. Successful connection display The LCD panel, <3> lamp, and <4>

lamp will light. Failed connection display The LCD panel will show <E> and the error number. The <C> and <3> lamps will also blink. 26 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 If an error occurs, follow the procedure below to identify the error (p.48) and take suitable steps to resolve the error. To resolve an error, you must be knowledgeable about the wireless LAN, wired LAN, and FTP server.1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 S e t t i n g U p t 2 Select [Error description]. 3 Select the error No. displayed on the LCD panel. a The respective error description will be displayed. h e W F T

E 1 A 27 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 <D> and <P> icons will be displayed on the WFT-E1As display panel. The <4> lamp will be off. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Power saving]. Select the desired time. About [WFT-E1A firmware]

Select this when you want to update the WFT-

E1As rmware. For any new rmware and update procedures, check Canons Web site. 28 3 Transferring Images 3 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. 29 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]. Select [Enable]. 3 Take the picture. a The captured image will be transferred to the FTP server. During the image transfer, the <4> lamp will blink. Images cannot be transferred if the memory card is not inserted. During the image transfer, do not turn off the cameras power switch. Doing so will interrupt the image transfer. If there is any image whose transfer failed or was interrupted, you can transfer it later in a batch. During continuous shooting, the images will be transferred in the order they were captured. The captured images will also be stored in the memory card. 30 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. Checking the Image Transfer History If you select [Select] with [Image sel./transfer], you can check its image transfer history (p.32). Image not selected for transfer (No icon) 3 T r a n s f e r r i n g I m a g e s Images to transfer Image selected for transfer Images failing transfer Image failed to transfer (error) Images transferred Image transferred successfully 31 Image Batch Transfer After Shooting After you nish 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 Select the image to be transferred. Select the image in the same way as for image playback. When using a camera with <b> button, turn the <c> while holding down the

<b> button to display <j> on the upper left of the image to be transferred. When using a camera with <g> button, press the <g> button to display <j> on the upper left of the image to be transferred. You can select up to 9999 images. After selecting the images to be transferred, press the <e> button. 32 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 cameras power switch. Doing so will interrupt the image transfer. In step 3, if you set it to the index display, three thumbnail images will be displayed. To return to the normal view, magnify the image view. See page 31 for Checking the Remaining Images to be Transferred and Canceling the Image Transfer. Checking the Image Transfer History for a Folder or Memory Card With the left screen displayed in step 2, you can check the number of images to be transferred as well as the image transfer history like the number of images in the selected folder or card that failed to transfer or that completed the transfer. 3 T r a n s f e r r i n g I m a g e s 33 Image Batch Transfer After Shooting Transferring Images in a Batch 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Image sel./transfer]. Select [All]. 3 Select the desired option. 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. About [Card]

You can select images not transferred or images failed transfer in the selected memory card. After selecting the desired option, press the <e> button. 34 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 cameras 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. Then you can resend all the images in the folder or memory card by selecting [Images not transferred]. Menu Operation During Image Transfer You can use the menu even during image transfers. However, the following menu operations cannot be done during image transfers since it may interfere with the image transfer (your camera might not have all these operations):

3 T r a n s f e r r i n g I m a g e s Protect images Rotate Erase Print Order Format Firmware Sensor cleaning Save camera settings Loading camera setting 35 Transferring RAW+JPEG Images For RAW+JPEG images, you can select which image format to transfer. This option is convenient when you want to rst send only the JPEG images that have a smaller le size. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [RAW+JPEG transfer]. 3 Select the desired option. 36 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera 4 The settings le loaded in the camera can be modied using the menu screen. (Some settings cannot be modied depending on the camera.) However, using the camera to modify the settings le 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 le. This chapter explains the menu structure centering on the menu options that appear on the menu screens. 37 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]. Gateway

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [TCP/IP] / [Gateway]:

Enter the number. Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time]. 38 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]. 4 i C h a n g n g t h e L A N S e t t i n g s w i t h t h e C a m e r a 39 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. With EOS-1D-Series Cameras Moving the cursor:

Hold down the <k> button and turn the <c> dial. Deleting a character in the entry eld:

Press the <d> button and the cursor will delete the character on its left. Selecting a keyboard character and entering it:

Hold down the <b> button and turn the <c> dial to select a character. When you let go of the button, the character will be entered at the cursors position. Exiting the entry screen:

Press the <e> button. The entries will be registered and the previous screen will reappear. Canceling the entry:

Press the <f> button and no changes will be made to the entry. The previous screen will reappear. 40 Setting the FTP Server With Cameras Other than EOS-1D-Series Switching between the entry eld and keyboard:

Press the <h> button to switch between the entry eld and keyboard. Moving the cursor in the entry eld:

Turn the <c> dial. Deleting a character in the entry eld:

Press the <d> button and the cursor will delete the character on its left. Selecting a keyboard character and entering it:

Turn the <c> dial to select a character. Press the <g> button to enter the character at the cursors position. Exiting the entry screen:

Press the <e> button. The entries will be registered and the previous screen will reappear. Canceling the entry:

Press the <i> button and no changes will be made to the entry. The previous screen will reappear. Login name

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Login name]: Enter your login name. Login password

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Login password]: Enter your login password. Target folder

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Target folder]: Enter the save folder. 41 4 i C h a n g n g t h e L A N S e t t i n g s w i t h t h e C a m e r a 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.]

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Proxy]

/ [Port No.]: Enter a number less than 65535. Overwrite Same File

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] /

[Overwrite same le]: Select Yes or No. 42 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. The settings which can be set will vary automatically depending on the conguration. 4 i C h a n g n g t h e L A N S e t t i n g s w MAC Address

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [Wireless LAN] /

[MAC address]: The MAC address will be displayed i t h t h e C a m e r a 43 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 modied 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. 44 5 Reference 5 45 Troubleshooting Guide If you think there is a problem with the WFT-E1A, rst read the probable causes below. Also read the troubleshooting section in your cameras instruction manual. Software The software does not startup. Your personal computer does not meet the softwares operating requirements. a Use a personal computer that meets the softwares operating requirements. Power Source The <3> lamp does not turn on when you turn on the <5>

switch. The battery is exhausted. a Recharge the battery. The battery is not installed properly. a Install the battery properly (p.18). The battery becomes exhausted quickly. The battery is not fully charged. a Recharge the battery fully. The batterys service life has ended. a Replace the battery with a new one. The power turns off by itself. Auto power off is in effect. a Turn on the <5> switch again or disable the auto power off function (p.28).

<R> blinks on the LCD panel. The battery is almost exhausted. a Recharge the battery. 46 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. The WFT-E1A is not securely connected to the camera. a Check whether the cable is securely connected to the WFT-E1A and camera (p.22). The WFT-E1A is connected to the EOS-1D-series camera with a USB cable. a To connect an EOS-1D-series to the WFT-E1A (p.22), use an IEEE 1394 cable. Although there is no <E> displayed, images cannot be transferred. The correct [LAN type] setting (wireless LAN/wired LAN) in the menu has not been selected. a Set the correct LAN type (p.25). You are trying to connect to the IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN access point via ad hoc. a For the wireless LAN setting, set it to infrastructure instead (p.12). 5 R e f e r e n c e 47 Error Number Description If there is a problem with the LAN connection, one of the error numbers below will be displayed on the WFT-E1As display panel. You can also check the error number with the cameras menu screen (p.27). Error Number Description 01 21 22 23 24 25 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 61 62 63 64 65 81 Problem with camera cable connection No address assigned by DHCP server No response from DNS server Duplicate IP address No response from proxy server Other terminal has set the same IP address Cannot connect to FTP server FTP server rejected connection Cannot connect to FTP server. Error code received from server. Cannot disconnect FTP server. Error code received from server. Cannot login to FTP server. Error code received from server. For the data session, error code received from FTP server Image le transfer completion not conrmed by FTP server Same SSID wireless LAN terminal not found No response from wireless LAN terminal Wireless LAN authentication failed Cannot connect to wireless LAN terminal Wireless LAN connection lost Wired LAN connection lost 48 Specifications Type Type:

Image transfer accessory compatible with IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN and Ethernet Wireless LAN Standards Compliance: ARIB STD-T66 (data transmission system) Transmission Method: DS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b), OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g), IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g (wireless LAN standard protocol) Transmission range: 60 m / 197 ft (with normal antenna) half duplex 150 m / 492 ft (with extended range antenna)

* Link speed IEEE 802.11b: 1 Mbps, IEEE 802.11g: 6 Mbps

* With no obstructions between the transmitting and receiving antennas and no radio interference.

* With the high-performance, large antenna attached to the wireless LAN access point. Transmission frequency: 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (Central frequency, total 11 channels) Link speed:

Connection method:

Security:

1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps Infrastructure or ad hoc (IEEE 802.11b only) Authentication method: Open, shared key, WPA-PSK Encryption: WEP, TKIP Current consumption: During standby: Max. 70 mA (7.4 V) During transfer: Max. 450 mA (7.4 V) IEEE 1394 port (6-pin), USB 2.0 port (Type A) Battery Pack BP-511A/514/511/512 AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 Power consumption: Max. approx. 3.5 W Wired LAN Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3u (Ethernet 100BASE-TX) Interface Camera connection:

Personal computer connection: RJ-45 for Ethernet Power Source Battery:

AC power:

Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 140 x 26.3 x 65 mm / 5.5 x 1.0 x 2.6 in Weight:

Operating Environment Working temperature range: 0C - 45C / 32F - 113F Working humidity:

Extended Range Antenna ERA-E1 (optional) Max. diameter x length: 60 x 191 mm / 2.36 x 7.52 in Weight:

Cable length:

Approx. 100 g / 3.53 oz 1.5 m / 4.92 ft 85% or less Approx. 165 g / 5.82 oz (including normal antenna. excluding battery) All the specications above are based on Canons testing standards. The cameras specications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice. 49 5 R e f e r e n c e 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 .................................30 B Battery ...................................................18 Battery Charger .....................................18 Battery check.........................................18 Battery Life ............................................19 C Camera connection status.....................17 Cancel ...................................................31 Case ......................................................17 Channel .................................................12 Clear transfer history .............................35 Conn. Method ........................................12 D DHCP Server................................... 10, 38 DNS Server ..................................... 10, 39 E Encryption..............................................13 Error................................................. 27, 48 Error description ....................................27 Error number ................................... 17, 26 Ethernet ...................................................2 Ethernet RJ-45 port ...............................16 Extended Range Antenna .....................21 F Firmware................................................28 FTP........................................................11 FTP Server ........................................ 2, 40 50 G Gateway...........................................10, 38 H Hexadecimal ......................................... 13 I IEEE 1394 port ................................16, 22 IEEE 802.11g........................................ 12 Image not selected for transfer ............. 31 Image sel./transfer ..................... 31, 32, 34 Image Transfer History ....................31, 33 Images failing transfer ......... 31, 32, 33, 34 Images not transferred.....................32, 34 Images to transfer................................. 31 Images transferred...........................31, 33 Infrastructure................................ 2, 12, 13 IP Address .......................................10, 38 K Key Format ........................................... 13 L LAN setting ........................................... 23 LAN type ............................................... 25 LCD Panel .......................................16, 17 LINK lamp ........................................16, 26 Link speed .......................................17, 26 Load settings ........................................ 24 Login name ......................................11, 41 Login password................................11, 41 M MAC Address........................................ 43 Menu Operation .................................... 35 N Normal Antenna.................................... 21 O Open System ........................................ 13 Overwrite Same File ........................11, 42 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 R RAW+JPEG Images..............................36 Read settings.........................................14 S Save Settings .................................. 14, 44 Select.....................................................31 Server name .................................... 11, 40 Settings File................................. 9, 14, 23 Shared key ............................................13 SSID ................................................ 12, 43 Subnet Mask.................................... 10, 38 T Target folder .................................... 11, 41 Target Server................................... 11, 40 TCP/IP ............................................. 10, 38 TKIP.......................................................13 Transfer .................................................33 Transferring Images in a Batch ....... 32, 34 U USB port .......................................... 16, 22 V Virtual Keyboard ....................................40 W WEP ......................................................13 Wired LAN connection status ................17 Wireless LAN.........................................12 Wireless LAN access point......................2 Wireless LAN adapter..............................2 Wireless LAN connection status............17 Index Wireless signal strength........................ 17 WPA-PSK ............................................. 13 5 R e f e r e n c e 51 CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. 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