Canon 9442a008 WFT-E1A Utility 2.0 for Mac OS X

Canon 9442a008 - EOS 20D Digital Camera SLR Manual

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    Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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    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
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    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.A. ¡ Canon and EOS are
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    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
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    Battery 22 Using a Household Power Outlet 24 Attaching the Antenna ...25 Attaching to the Camera 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
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    body worn operation, this Model DS508152 has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Canon with the instructions, may the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifi
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    any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage 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 Canon Service Center. 7
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    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, Operation Restrictions ¡Use the WFT-E1A only with a compatible EOS digital camera. Using it with an incompatible product may result in malfunction
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    from the WFT-E1A to the FTP server or wireless LAN access point (or wireless LAN adapter). Then you load the settings file in the camera with a memory card. Although this chapter uses Windows XP screenshots, the procedure is the same for Windows 2000 and Mac OS X. Connection function to the
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    -E1A Settings Wizard] will start up. From the second time, [WFT-E1A Utility] will start up. WFT-E1A Settings Wizard Follow the on-screen setup instructions. Click on the [Next] button to create the communications setting file. You can also do a simple connection check. The WFT-E1A Settings Wizard can
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    Creating the Settings File TCP/IP Settings 1 IP Address Setting [K Obtain an IP address automatically] If the IP address is to be obtained automatically by using the DHCP server of the wireless LAN access point, select [K Obtain an IP address automatically]. [K Use the following IP address] If the
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    FTP Settings Target Server Settings [Server] For [Server], enter the FTP server name or IP address. [Port No.] Normally, enter 21. [M Use passive mode] If the passive mode is to be used, checkmark the [M Use passive mode] box. 12
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    transferred images will be saved in the target transfer folder specified by the FTP server in the following folder hierarchy: A/DCIM/100EOS1D 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
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    FTP server login will be possible with the username "anonymous" and password "wft-e1@canon". If the FTP server is run by Mac OS X, anonymous login will not be [Test connection] button has been clicked. [K Use camera proxy settings to test connection] The connection will be confirmed for the proxy
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    Creating the Settings File Wireless LAN Settings 1 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. [Search] button
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    will use IEEE 802.11g, select [K Infrastructure]. [K Ad hoc] only supports communications via IEEE 802.11b. [Channel] With [K Infrastructure], the channel hoc TKIP See TKIP settings above. None Settings Protect To prevent the camera from changing the LAN settings, put a checkmark in the "Protect
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    le.nif] file name cannot be changed. ¡ To load the settings file into the camera, see page 27. Save the settings file to the root directory of the memory card. If the settings file is nested inside another folder, the camera will not be able to read it. By selecting [File] / [Open],
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    Registering the Settings in the Software You can name the settings and save up to 20 settings for WFT-E1A Utility. The settings can also be registered according to the operating environment such as infrastructure and ad hoc. [Settings list] When you click on the [Settings list] field, the registered
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    2 2 Setting Up the WFT-E1A This chapter explains the WFT-E1A's nomenclature and preparatory steps for image transfers. 19
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    Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). IEEE 1394 port (p.26) USB port (p.26) Battery compartment cover (p.22) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.22) Power lamp (p.26) LINK lamp (p.30) LCD panel (p.21) Power switch (p.26)
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    LAN connection status Link speed (** Mbps) Error number (** ERROR) Nomenclature Wireless signal strength Wired LAN connection status Case 2 Battery check P QS Camera connection status Setting Up the WFT-E1A Strap (commercially available) mounts Belt holder Normal antenna pocket Water and
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    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
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    20°C / 68°F 270 Ethernet At 0°C / 32°F 180 ¡ The above figures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used. ¡ The battery life is based on Canon's testing standards. The actual battery life may be 2 shorter than the figures above depending on the operating conditions. Removing the
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    AC adapter. ¡ Insert the plug into a power outlet. ¡ When you are finished, 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
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    Setting Up the WFT-E1A Attaching the Antenna Attaching the Normal Antenna 1 Attach the antenna. ¡ Turn the antenna's base to screw it in. 2 2 Adjust the antenna's direction. ¡ To maximize the signal strength for transferring images, set the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
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    with the WFT-E1A. If the Digital terminal of the camera is IEEE 1394, always use the IEEE 1394 terminal. And if the Digital terminal is USB, set the [ for Cable To use the cable caps with an EOS-1D-series camera, first attach the respective cap to the camera and WFT-E1/E1A. Then attach the cable plug
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    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 camera's instruction manual. Loading the Settings File to the Camera 1 Insert the memory card containing the settings file
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    Setting the LAN 6 Select [Set up]. 7 Select the Set No. of the settings file you want to load. ¡ You can have up to five settings from [Set 1] to [Set 5]. 8 Select [Load settings]. 9 Select [OK]. a The settings file will be loaded into the selected Set No. Selecting the Settings (Set No.) Do steps 2
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    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 2 Select [LAN type]. ¡ English will be displayed for any language that the WFT-E1A is not compatible with
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    Checking the Connection Status You can check the status of the connection between the WFT-E1A and camera with the WFT-E1A's LCD panel and lamp. Checking the Connection Status of the Wireless LAN Check the connection right near the wireless LAN access
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    Setting Up the WFT-E1A Checking the Connection Status When switching from a wired LAN to a wireless LAN, be sure to keep the LAN cable connected. If you switch to a wireless LAN while the cable is already disconnected, a connection with the wireless LAN might not be established. If (p.52)
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    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 (see below). Standby mode When the camera turns off, the WFT
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    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
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    the lamp will blink. ¡ Images cannot be transferred if the memory card is not inserted. ¡ During the image transfer, do not turn off the camera's 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
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    Transferring Images 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
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    [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 button, turn the while holding down the button to display on the upper left of the image to be transferred. When using
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    Shooting 4 Transfer the images. ¡ Select [Transfer]. ¡ During the image transfer, the lamp will blink. During the image transfer, do not turn off the camera's power switch. Doing so will interrupt the image transfer. ¡ In step 3, if you set it to the index display, three thumbnail images will
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    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
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    might not have all these operations): • Protect images • Rotate • Erase • Print Order • Format • Firmware • Sensor cleaning • Save camera settings • Loading camera setting Overwriting Files with the Same Name When the utility is configured to prevent overwriting If there is a file with the same name
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    only the JPEG images that have a smaller file size. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [RAW+JPEG transfer]. 3 Select the desired option. About [WFT-E1A firmware] Select this when you want to update the WFTE1A's firmware. For any new firmware and update procedures, check
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    be modified using the menu screen. (Some settings cannot be modified depending on the camera.) However, using the camera to modify the settings file may be cumbersome due to the settings being deep in the menu hierarchy. Using the software explained in Chapter 2 is
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    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/
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    Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera 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
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    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 button and turn the dial. Deleting a character in the entry field: Press the button and
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    Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera Setting the FTP Server With Cameras Other than EOS-1D-Series Switching between the entry field and keyboard: Press the button to switch between the entry field and keyboard. Moving the cursor in the entry fi
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    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
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    Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera 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
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    Off. ¡ Select [On] to prevent the LAN settings from being modified 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. 48
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    5 Reference 5 49
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    Troubleshooting Guide If you think there is a problem with the WFT-E1A, first read the probable causes below. Also read the troubleshooting section in your camera's instruction manual. Software The software does not startup. ¡ Your personal computer does not meet the software's operating requirements
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    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.26). 5 ¡ 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.26), use an IEEE 1394
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    below will be displayed on the WFT-E1A's display panel. You can also check the error number with the camera's menu screen (p.31). Error Number Description 01 Problem with camera cable connection 21 No address assigned by DHCP server 22 No response from DNS server 23 Duplicate IP address
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    . 270 min., At 0°C / 32°F: Approx. 180 min. • Power Source Battery: AC power: Battery Pack BP-511A/514/511/512 AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 • Dimensions and Weight specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. ¡ The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change
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    INC. dat deze DS508151 voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Par la présente CANON INC. déclare que l'appareil DS508151 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Par la présente
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    14 Anonymous login 14 Antenna 20, 25 ANY connection 15 ASCII 16 Authentication 16 Automatic transfer 34 B Battery 22 Battery Charger 22 Battery check 22 Battery Life 23 C Camera connection status 21 Cancel 35 Case 21 Channel 16 Clear transfer history 39 Conn. Method 16 D DHCP
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    Index O Open System 16 Overwrite Same File 14, 39, 46 P Passive Mode 12, 46 Password 14 Port No 12, 14, 44, 46 Power lamp 20, 30 Power switch 20, 26 Protect Settings 16, 48 Proxy 14, 46 Option 14 V Virtual Keyboard 44 W WEP 16 Wired LAN connection status 21 Wireless LAN 15 Wireless
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    Auckland, New Zealand CANON SALES CO., INC. 16-6, Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of September 2004. For information on using the WFT-E1A with accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center. CT1-1285
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Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E1A
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL