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    Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E5A, E5B, E5C, and E5D) in various areas around the world (p.8). For convenience, we refer to the product in this manual simply as "the transmitter,"
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    Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 is an accessory for EOS 7D camera. It gives the camera wireless and wired LAN functionality and adds a USB port, enabling the following operations. It also includes a vertical-grip shutter button for convenience in
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    Functions When Connected via USB External Media Record or backup images onto external media GPS Connected by a USB cable Connected via Bluetooth Add the latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time, and other shooting information to images 3
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    in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Using the transmitter for remote image transfer, capture, or viewing requires adequate knowledge of configuring your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server. Canon cannot provide support for configuring wireless or wired
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    FTP Server 33 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 47 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 53 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server 65 6 Linked Shooting 69 7 Managing Settings Information 73 8 Using External Media 79 9 Using GPS Devices 91 10 Troubleshooting 99 11 Reference 117 5
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    48 Using EOS Utility ...51 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 53 Configuring WFT Server Communication Settings 54 Displaying WFT Server ...56 Viewing Images...57 Remote Capture [Camera control 59 Remote Capture [Simple control]...62 Remote Capture...63 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media
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    Setting Up Linked Shooting ...70 Arranging the Slave Cameras...72 7 Managing Settings Information 73 Checking Settings ...74 GPS Devices via Bluetooth 95 10 Troubleshooting 99 Responding to Error Messages ...100 Wireless LAN Notes...114 Checking Network Settings...115 11 Reference 117 WFT
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    local regulations, which must be upheld. The transmitter can be used on channels in blue. Regarding channels in yellow, some restrictions apply. Refer to the footnotes. Wireless LAN Connection Method WFT-E5A Indoors Outdoors Infrastructure Ad hoc Infrastructure Ad hoc 36 - 48 36 - 48 36 - 48 36
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    EOS DIGITAL camera. Using it with incompatible cameras may cause malfunction, accidents, and other problems not covered under warranty. Use the transmitter as a wireless or wired LAN device as described in this instruction manual. If you use the transmitter for any other purpose, Canon cannot
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    transmitter to ensure correct and safe operation. Be sure that you fully understand the safety precautions contained in the instruction manuals for the battery Canon Service Center. Handling Precautions The transmitter is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to shock. The transmitter
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    RJ-45 port DC coupler cord notch LCD panel Network lamp AF point selection/ Magnify button Battery lock lever Battery compartment Battery compartment cover USB lamp Multi-function button Main dial Shutter button Vertical-grip switch Hand strap mount Tripod socket 11
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    CF card selection mark External media selection mark External media connection indicator Wired LAN connection Wireless LAN connection Recording quality at [Rec. separately] setting Battery level indicator Waterproof/dustproof USB cap * Attach this cap before connecting the USB cable in
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    Camera Load a charged battery into the camera. Before attaching the transmitter to the camera, set the camera's power switch to . The transmitter does not have a power switch. It is turned on and off in conjunction with the camera's power switch. Before removing the transmitter, set the camera
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    Vertical Shooting Controls Setting the vertical-grip switch to enables the vertical-grip shutter button and other controls. These controls for shooting can still be used even when batteries are not loaded in the transmitter. Attaching the Hand Strap E1 The Hand Strap E1 (sold
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    cover is opened without setting the camera's power switch to while external media, GPS device or Bluetooth unit is still connected, you will need to reestablish the connection to the external media, GPS device, or Bluetooth unit. The transmitter's battery is not included. Customers who do
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    on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) test standards. Fewer images can be transferred when transferring images over a wireless LAN. Fewer images can be transferred when using bus-powered external media or GPS devices, or when using Bluetooth units. Removing the battery 1 Open the
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    a Household Power Outlet When the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) is used, a household power outlet can be used to power the camera without worrying about the battery level. 1 Connect the DC coupler plug. Connect the DC coupler plug to the socket of the AC adapter. 2 Connect the power cord
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    Organization of This Manual Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page. 1 Basic Network Settings (p.19) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.33) 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility (p.47) 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server (p.53) 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media
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    Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. 19
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    114. [MediaServ.] Set up a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player so that it is ready for use after the transmitter is connected to its network. * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance [LinkedShot] Set up two or more EOS 7D cameras with attached transmitters. 20
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    power off is activated, the connection instructions will be closed during the configuration process. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Display the transmitter menu. On the camera, press the button. On the [5] tab, select [WFT settings] and press . [WFT settings] is added to the tab after you attach
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    For instructions on EOS Utility software included with your camera. In addition to remote capture, all camera operations in EOS Utility are supported. With this option, a wireless or wired network is used instead of the USB cable. Requires a computer with EOS Utility (included with EOS 7D cameras
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    to view images on a CF card in the camera over a wireless or wired LAN on a television. This function requires a DLNA-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player. • LinkedShot Choose this option for linked shooting with multiple EOS 7D cameras attached with transmitters. Up
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    LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to page 69. Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is given in this chapter. Turn the dial to select the type of LAN, and then press . Select [OK] and press to go to the next screen. Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen
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    the device is in infrastructure or ad hoc mode 2 An icon is displayed if the wireless LAN terminal is encrypting communication 3 Indicates connection] and [Search again] To configure settings for the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Complete the settings
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    LAN terminal. For details on the encryption key, refer to the device's instruction manual. Note that the screens displayed in steps 1 to 3 below vary depending on the authentication and encryption of the wireless LAN terminal. 1 2 The [Key index] screen is displayed only if WEP encryption is
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    the camera and the wireless LAN terminal by pressing the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal. Note that if multiple wireless instruction manual of the wireless LAN terminal. Select [OK] and press to establish a connection with the wireless LAN terminal. When the connection with the wireless
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    screen. 2 Specify the PIN code on the wireless LAN terminal. On the wireless LAN terminal, specify the 8-digit PIN code shown on camera LCD monitor. For instructions on setting PIN codes on the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the instruction manual of the wireless LAN terminal. Select [OK] and press
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    or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. If an error is displayed, select [Manual setting] you select [Manual setting]. If [Auto setting] results in an error, enter the IP address manually. As the IP address, enter the IP address assigned to the camera. Enter the
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    following instructions are for settings screens that vary depending on the communication method (FTP Transfer, EOS Utility, WFT Server, [C Drive]  [Program Files]  [Canon]  [EOS Utility]  [WFTPairing] folder (in this order), and then double-click the [WFT FirewallSettings] icon. After performing
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    Configuring Network Settings Virtual Keyboard Operation The virtual keyboard is displayed during entry of the encryption key, server name, and other information. Switching to other input areas To switch between input areas, press the button. Moving the cursor To move the cursor, turn the
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    Transferring Images to an FTP Server With FTP transfer, you can automatically transfer each image to the FTP server as you shoot or transfer a set of shots together. 33
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    IP address of the FTP server. If you have set the DNS server IP address setting to [Auto assign] or [Manual setting], the screen at left is displayed. For instructions on screen operations, refer to "Virtual Keyboard Operation" (p.31). Enter the FTP server's server name or IP address. 3 In [Port
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    to select [OK], and then press . After the connection wizard is closed, the display reverts to the menu screen. Settings information is stored on the camera. It is not stored on the transmitter. The network settings for FTP transfer are now complete. 35
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    transferred. Before shooting, be sure to insert a CF card in the camera or connect external media (p.79). If you shoot without recording images, that automatic transfer of movie is not supported. Transfer the movie after shooting, as described on pages 39-43. 1 In [WFT settings], select [Set up]. 2
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    . 1 In [WFT settings], select [Set up]. 2 Select [Transfer type/size]. 3 Select the size and type of images to transfer. For instance, if the camera is set up transfer 83 images, set [Larger/smaller JPEG] to [Smaller JPEG]. If the camera is set up to record RAW images on a CF card and JPEGs on
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    can also continue shooting even while images are being transferred. Transferring the Current Image 1 In [WFT settings], select [Set up]. 2 Select [Transfer with SET]. Select [Enable]. 3 Select the image. On the camera body, press the button. Select the image to transfer, and then press to
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    to images stored on the camera. For instructions on creating and registering captions, refer to page 120. You can check for captions added to images by examining the Exif information, in the user comments. 1 Take the picture. 2 In [WFT settings], select [Transfer with caption]. X The last captured
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    unsent images or images that could not be sent previously. If both a camera CF card and external media are used at the same time, images are shooting even while images are being transferred. Selecting Images to Transfer 1 In [WFT settings], select [Image sel./ transfer]. 2 Select [Sel.Image]. X An
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    LAN> lamp blinks. Menu Operation During Image Transfer You can use the menu even during image transfer. However, to prevent transfer problems, some menu items are unavailable during transfer, including [WFT settings], [Protect images], [Erase images], [Format], and [Recording func.+media select]. 41
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    Batch Transfer Batch Transfer of Images in a Folder 1 In [WFT settings], select [Image sel./ transfer]. 2 Select [Sel.n]. 3 Select [Folder images not transfer'd]. To transfer images that could not previously be transferred, select [Folder images failed
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    Batch Transfer Batch Transfer of Images on CF Cards 1 In [WFT settings], select [Image sel./ transfer]. 2 Select [All image]. 3 Select [Card images not transferred]. To transfer images that could not previously be transferred, select [Card images
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    Checking Image Transfer History Checking the Transfer History of Individual Images To check the transfer history, in [Image sel./transfer], select [Sel.Image]. Image not selected for transfer (no icon) Image selected for transfer Image could not be transferred Image transferred Checking the Transfer
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    Viewing Transferred Images Images transferred to the FTP server are stored in the of the user currently logged on, or in a subfolder there. Folders for Image Storage Under the default transmitter settings, transferred images will be stored in the root folder specified in the FTP server settings, in a
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    Remote Capture Using EOS Utility You can use EOS Utility to shoot remotely over a wireless or wired LAN. In addition to remote capture, all camera operations in EOS Utility are supported because a wireless or wired network is used with this option instead of the USB cable. 47
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    These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. With EOS Utility, you can use the included WFT Pairing Software to establish a connection between the transmitter and a computer. WFT Pairing Software is installed automatically during easy installation of the software provided with the camera. If
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    turn the dial to select [OK] and press , the connection wizard is closed and EOS Utility starts up. X The lamp on the transmitter is lit in green. Settings information is stored on the camera. It is not stored on the transmitter. The EOS Utility network settings are now complete. 49
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    Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings There is no need to complete pairing again if you will continue using a particular camera, transmitter, and computer together after pairing without changing the settings. Before your next PTP session, simply turn on the camera to which the transmitter
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    Using EOS Utility For EOS Utility instructions, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (PDF). You can take full advantage of EOS Utility via the transmitter just as via a USB connection, without restrictions. In Remote Live View shooting, the rate of image transmission is slower than via USB. The
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    Remote Capture Using WFT Server Using a web browser, you can view images on a CF card in the camera and download them to a computer. Additionally, you can shoot remotely over a wireless or wired LAN. Note that bulb and movie shooting are not supported. 53
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    WFT Server Communication Settings These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Press . Turn the dial to select the set number, and then press . Press again. After the connection wizard is closed, the display reverts to the menu screen. X The lamp on the transmitter
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    change the port number (80). 4 5 Select a user number. With WFT Server, you can connect the camera to up to three computers. Here, select a user number to prevent conflicts when users at other computers are connected to the transmitter simultaneously. Turn the dial to select [User *], and then
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    browser, display WFT Server, a screen for transmitter operations. Make sure you have already established a connection between the camera and computer. . Select a language at the bottom of the screen. JavaScript supported JavaScript not supported If you don't know the URL (IP address) You can
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    Browse images on the camera's CF card as follows. 1 Click [Viewer]. X The image viewing screen is displayed. 2 Select the memory card. Click [CF] or the external media. Click the [DCIM] folder and select the folder containing the images. 3 Select an image. To view another image, click the
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    . Click a thumbnail. X The image is displayed at a larger size. To download the image to your computer, click < >. Click [Return] to return to the image viewing screen. Although actual RAW images and movies are not displayed here, they can be downloaded to the computer the same way as JPEGs. 58
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    the camera's Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to Live View shooting before capture. For web browsers that do not support JavaScript, refer to page 63, "Remote Capture." 1 Click [Camera control]. X The advanced capture screen is displayed. ⑦ ⑲ ⑫ ⑧ ⑬ ⑨ ⑩ ⑭ ⑪ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ① Battery
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    and shoots. (See step 5.) With One-Shot AF, the camera does not shoot unless focus is achieved. Try following the next steps to display Live View image and shoot after manually focusing. 3 Display Live View image. Click the Live View shooting button (⑯). X The AF/MF switch (⑥) is set to
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    of the mouse button, the camera shoots. X The captured image is now displayed. Captured images are stored on the CF card. To download images to your computer, refer to page 57, and use the [Viewer] function. The Live View image may freeze when shooting if the camera is accessed by multiple computers
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    Remote Capture [Simple control] Remote capture of movies is not supported. Set the camera's Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to Live View shooting before capture. For web browsers that do not support JavaScript, refer to page 63, "Remote Capture." 1 Click [Simple control]. X The basic
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    following instructions are for remote capture with web browsers that do not support JavaScript. Remote capture of movies is not supported. Set the camera's Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to Live View shooting before capture. 1 Click [Capture]. X The capture screen is displayed. Live View
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    Using the Transmitter as a Media Server Images on a CF card in the camera can be viewed over a wireless or wired LAN on a television. This function requires a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player. (Subsequently, this equipment is collectively referred to
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    . Press again. After the connection wizard is closed, the display reverts to the menu screen. X The lamp on the transmitter is lit in green. The information you specified is stored on the camera. It is not stored on the transmitter. The media server network settings are now complete. 66
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    larger size on the television. For details, refer to the media player instruction manual. EOS 7D CF 2009/09/30 100EOS7D 2009/09/30 1-100 2009/09/30 images grouped by file number in the selected folder (***EOS7D). Date information shown for images is based on Exif information added to the images
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    linked in a wireless network (via IEEE 802.11g in ad hoc mode) to the master camera on which you will release the shutter. Note that there will be a slight delay after you release the master camera shutter before the slave cameras shoot. Movie shooting is not supported. Slave camera Master camera 69
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    . Because linked shooting utilizes a wireless connection via IEEE 802.11g in ad hoc mode, it is not available over wired LANs. 1 Display the transmitter menu. On the camera, press the button. On the [5] tab, select [WFT settings] and press . [WFT settings] is added to the tab after you attach
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    LCD monitor, the number of slave cameras detected is displayed. 8 Establish the connection. On the master camera and all slave cameras, select [OK]. X A screen is displayed as the connection is tested. The information you specified is stored on the cameras. It is not stored on the transmitters. 71
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    the slave cameras in clear view of the master camera, without objects between them. You can arrange slave cameras in an overall circumference of up to approximately 100 m / 328 ft. However, the distance supported for linked shooting may be shorter depending on the wireless communication conditions
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    Managing Settings Information 73
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    Checking Settings Check the network settings as follows. 1 In [WFT settings], select [Set up]. 2 Select [Confirm settings]. X The settings are displayed. Example of FTP transfer and wired LAN settings Example of FTP transfer and wireless LAN settings 74
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    the setting that determines what happens if an image of the same file name as an existing file is sent to the FTP server. (p.76) 1 In [WFT settings], select [Set up]. 2 Select [LAN settings]. 3 Select desired item from [LAN type], [TCP/IP], [FTP server], or [Wireless LAN] and change the setting. 75
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    provides effective security for both wireless and wired LANs. To Camera] automatically creates a folder structure matching that of the camera Files of the Same Name Configured in [FTP server]  [Overwrite same file]. When the transmitter is configured to prevent overwriting If there is already a file
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    Saving and Loading Settings Network settings can be saved on a CF card for use with other cameras. Saving Settings 1 In [WFT settings], select [Set up]. 2 Select [LAN settings]. 3 Select the settings number. Here, select the settings number that identifies the LAN settings. 4 Select [Change].
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    is opened (in the root directory). The file name is determined automatically by the camera: WFTNPF, followed by a number (01 to 99) and the extension NIF. You can rename the file as desired by selecting [Change file name]. Loading Settings Load settings files stored on a CF card as follows. Also
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    used, use a self-powered drive. Buspowered drives do not work in some situations. The main image storage area must be formatted with a FAT16 or FAT32 file system. Use media with a main image storage area of less than 1 TB (terabyte), with 512 bytes per sector. Do not use external media equipped with
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    . 2 In [WFT settings], select [USB device connec.]. If you will not use a wireless or wired LAN at the same time as the external media, set [Communication mode] to [Disconnect]. 3 Select [Storage]. 4 Select [Connect]. When replacing the transmitter's battery, be sure to first set the camera's power
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    Camera operations such as shooting, menu display, or image playback are not possible until the connection is established. When the transmitter is connected to the external media, the transmitter cannot be formatted using the camera. Format it with a FAT16 or FAT32 file system using the computer. 81
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    via the transmitter's USB port as needed. However, external hard disk drives may not work after connection in some cases. Power Management If you will not use a wireless or wired LAN at the same time as the external media, set [Communication mode] to [Disconnect]. The camera battery drains faster
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    Images can be recorded to external media connected via USB. This enables recording of images to external media without loading the CF card into the camera. You can also create your own DCIM folders for storing images in the external media. When recording movies to a hard disk, use a hard disk with
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    is OK, press the button. X The created folder is selected. When changing the folder name, always use an eight-character name. For instructions on entering the folder name, refer to "Virtual Keyboard Operation" (p.31). Erasing Images Although "Erase all images on external media (except K images
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    external media connected via USB and a CF card loaded in the camera at the same time, various types of image recordings can be Making this setting displays the image quality recorded to the external media on the transmitter's LCD panel. Rec. to multiple Whenever an image is captured, the same image
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    cannot be backed up onto CF cards. If the backup destination already has a folder of the same number containing images of the same file number, [Skip image and continue], [Replace existing image], and [Cancel backup] are displayed. Select the backup method and press . • [Skip image and continue
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    When the message indicating completion is displayed, select [OK]. Where the DCIM Folder is Stored The DCIM folder is stored in a directory indicated by a file path such as [u/09083101/]. The target folder name comprises the current date (last two digits of the year, in addition to the month and day
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    the same as for [Quick backup]. 1 Select [Backup]. 2 Select [OK]. 3 Select [Create folder]. 4 Enter the [Folder name]. Always use 8 characters for the folder name. For instructions on entering the folder name, refer to "Virtual Keyboard Operation" (p.31). 88
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    Backing Up on External Media 5 Select [OK]. X The backup process now begins. When the message indicating completion is displayed, select [OK]. Selecting Images for Backup Only the necessary images can be selected for backup to external media. 1 Select [Backup selected images]. 2 Select the images
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    Backing Up on External Media 3 Select [/], and then press the button. X Select [OK] in the displayed screen. X Backup of the images will be started. The images are stored into the DCIM folder created where the external media is opened (that is, root directory). When backing up to a selected
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    camera as well as by using GPS-compatible mapping software. The transmitter can be used with Garmin GPSMAP or eTrex series or Magellan eXplorist series GPS of specific GPS devices supported, contact the Canon Service Center. For GPS device instructions, refer to the device's instruction manual or
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    5. 2 In [WFT settings], select [USB device connec.]. If you will not use a wireless or wired LAN at the same time as the GPS device, set [Communication mode] to [Disconnect]. 3 Select [GPS]. 4 Select [Connect]. When replacing the transmitter's battery, be sure to first set the camera's power switch
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    . 6 7 Take the picture. Make sure the transmitter's lamp is lit in green before shooting. If the lamp is not lit in green when you shoot, correct GPS data will not be added to images. Check the GPS data. View an image. Press the button to display the shooting information screen
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    the preceding steps to terminate the connection. Power Management If you will not use a wireless or wired LAN at the same time as the GPS device, set [Communication mode] to [Disconnect]. The camera battery drains faster under settings other than [Disconnect] because power saving is disabled. 94
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    can connect Bluetooth® GPS devices wirelessly. (Bluetooth® devices other than GPS devices cannot be connected). When using non-Canon Bluetooth units, confirm normal operation before use. Turn off the GPS device and camera before attaching the Bluetooth unit to the transmitter. The transmitter's USB
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    press . If a Bluetooth® password has been set on the GPS device, a password input screen is displayed. Enter the password. X The transmitter now starts to establish a connection with the GPS device. It may take a few minutes to establish a connection with the GPS device. Camera operations such as
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    enable you to disconnect the GPS device. 9 Take the picture. Make sure the transmitter's lamp is lit in green before shooting. If the lamp is not lit in green when you shoot, the correct GPS data will not be added to images. 10Check the GPS data. View an image. Press the button
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    preceding steps to terminate the connection. Power Management If you will not use a wireless or wired LAN at the same time as the Bluetooth unit, set [Communication mode] to [Disconnect]. The camera battery drains faster under settings other than [Disconnect] because power saving is disabled. 98
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    Troubleshooting 99
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    Responding to Error Messages If transmitter errors are displayed on the camera LCD monitor, refer to the examples of corrective actions in this section to eliminate the cause of the error. The error details can also be checked on the [5] tab [WFT settings]  [Error description]. Click the error
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    software and follow the instructions to re-establish the connection. (p.48) Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with X If no DHCP server is used, set the transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to [Manual setting]. (p.29) What to check on the DHCP
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    Messages 22: No response from DNS server What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, the DNS address setting is [Auto assign] or [Manual setting]. Does the error occur under these settings? X If no DNS server is used, set the transmitter's DNS address setting to [Disable]. (p.29) On the
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    server. X If applicable, ask your network administrator for the proxy server address or server name and port number, and then enter them on the transmitter. What to check on the network as a whole Does your network include a router or similar device that serves as a gateway? X If applicable, ask
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    , the network setting is [Auto setting]. Does the error occur under this setting? X If no DHCP server is used, set the transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting]. (p.29) What to check on the DHCP server Is the DHCP server on? X Turn the DHCP server on. Are the DHCP server settings for
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    the external media with a FAT16 or FAT32 file system using the computer. The GPS device is incompatible with the transmitter. X Among GPS devices, we recommend devices for which operation has been verified by Canon. 33: USB device error There is a problem with the external media. X Connect the
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    server's IP address setting match the server's actual address? X Configure the IP address on the transmitter to match the actual FTP server address. (p.34) Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for authentication? X This error occurs if the encryption
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    on the transmitter. (p.76) If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 transmitter. (p.29) X Make sure the gateway address setting is correctly entered on all network devices, including the transmitter address] configured on the transmitter in the TCP/IP transmitter fails to disconnect from the FTP
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    check the upper- and lower-case characters to make sure the password on the transmitter matches it. (p.35) What to check on the FTP server Do the user rights to the target folder on the FTP server to allow saving images from the transmitter. Is the FTP server on? X Turn the FTP server on. The server
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    reason, the transmitter fails to receive confirmation from the FTP server that image file transfer is complete. X Restart the FTP server and camera and send the images again. 51: Connection with Bluetooth unit lost Is the Bluetooth unit too far from the GPS device? X Bring the GPS device closer to
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    transmitter Is the transmitter configured for communication in infrastructure mode? X Configure the transmitter for communication in ad hoc mode. What to check on the wireless LAN terminal Is there a nearby wireless LAN terminal for ad hoc communication? X Prepare a wireless LAN terminal for ad hoc
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    ] is not supported. Configure a [Shared key] on the transmitter. (p.25) Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured transmitter and the antenna of the wireless LAN terminal? X Move the antenna to a position clearly visible from the point of view of the transmitter. (p.114) The wireless
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    wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the same encryption method? X The transmitter supports the wireless LAN terminal for as long as indicated in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? X Refer to the instruction manual for the wireless LAN
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    by following the correct instructions (p.70, 71). Is the master camera too far from the slave cameras? X Bring the master camera closer to the slave cameras. 81: Wired LAN connection lost Is the LAN cable securely connected? X Reconnect the LAN cable between the transmitter and server. Because the
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    the following electronic devices, switching to a wired LAN can resolve the problem. The transmitter communicates over wireless LANs via IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth using radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band. For this reason, the wireless LAN transmission rate may drop if there are nearby microwave ovens
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    . To avoid using the same IP address for the computer and other devices on the network when configuring the IP address assigned to the camera (page 29), change the rightmost numbers here. Macintosh In Mac OS X, open the [Terminal] application, type ifconfig -a, and press the key. The IP
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    116
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    Reference 117
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    you want to create a wireless or wired LAN settings file when the camera and transmitter are not nearby. WFT Utility also enables you to create captions for attachment to images before transfer via FTP. Start WFT Utility from EOS Utility. Starting WFT Utility In EOS Utility, access [Accessories] to
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    LAN Settings] tab, first select the version of transmitter used. WFT Utility (Software) Wireless or Wired LAN Settings Files Settings files can be used as follows. Open Save Load settings from camera Apply settings to camera Open a settings file saved on the computer or a CF card. Save the
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    Software Instruction Manual (PDF) provided with the camera. Note that captions cannot be created for cameras without an attached transmitter. 1 Start EOS Utility and select [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. X The camera settings/remote capture screen is displayed. 2 On the [ ] tab, select [WFT
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    Interfaces Camera: Wired LAN: External device: Image transfer accessory that can be used in wireless LANs and over Ethernet in wired LANs (IPsec-compatible). Can be connected via USB to external media, GPS devices, and Bluetooth units. Controls for vertical shooting included. IEEE 802.11a (WFT-E5A
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    CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) test standards. * Fewer images can be transferred when transferring images over a wireless LAN. Canon testing standards. Transmitter specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery
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    Inc. dat het toestel CH9-1161 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Hawnhekk, Canon Inc., jiddikjara li dan CH9-1161 jikkonforma mal-ƫtiƥijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oƫrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Alulírott
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    instructions camera must transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless Canon U.S.A Inc. One Canon
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    MEMO 128
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    switch 13 V Vertical shooting 14 W Waterproof/dustproof cap 12 Wireless and Wired LAN Functions A Account 54 Ad hoc 8, 25 Area of use 8 Authentication 25, 76 Auto power off 21 B Batch transfer 40, 42, 43 Browser 56 C Camera control 59 Caption 39, 118 Channel 8 Connection 21 D DHCP
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    folder 35 Settings information 73 Shared key 25 Simple control 62 Slave camera 70 SSID 25 Stealth functions 27, 28 Storage 45 Subnet mask 29 Troubleshooting 99 U URL 56 V Viewing images 57 W Web 56 WEP 25 WFT Server 18, 53 WFTserver 23 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 27 Wired LAN 24 Wireless
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    18, 79, 83 F Folder 84 G GPS 91 GPS data 93 GPS device 18 H Hard disk 79, 83 M Media 79, 85 Movie 83 P Power 82 Power management 82, 94 Q Quick backup 87 R Rec. separately 85 Rec. to multiple 85 Recording quality 83 S Self-powered 79 T Troubleshooting 99 U USB connection 79 Index
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    MARKETING JAPAN INC. 16-6, Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This instruction manual is current as of September 2009. For information on using the transmitter with accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center. CT1-7833E-001 © CANON INC. 2009
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Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E5
E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the
transmitter (WFT-E5A, E5B, E5C, and E5D) in various areas around the world (p.8). For
convenience, we refer to the product in this manual simply as “the transmitter,” without
reference to versions A, B, C, or D.