Canon DS508152 - Manuals

5 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction Item Check List ....................................................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................ 4 Safety War...

7 Introduction Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and acce...

8 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 Ser vice Center. Wipe off any water droplets w...

10 ¡ If you will not use a DHCP ser ver, select [ Use below IP address ] and enter the [ IP address ], [ Subnet mask ], and [ Gateway ] text fields. ¡ If you will use a DNS ser ver, checkmark the [ ¢ Use DNS server ] box and enter the DNS server address. ¡ If you use a DHCP ser ver, the DNS server ad...

11 1 Creating the Settings File ¡ Enter the target FTP server’s [ 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 ser ver’s [ Target folder ]. If this is left b...

12 [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 conne...

13 1 Creating the Settings File Wireless LAN Settings 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. To prevent the camera fr...

14 You must now save the settings file 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 file name. ¡ If you save the file with a different file name, the camera will no...

15 2 2 Setting Up the WFT-E1A This chapter explains the WFT-E1A’s nomenclature and preparatory steps for image transfers.

16 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Nomenclature USB port (p.22) IEEE 1394 port (p.22) Battery compartment cover (p.18) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.18) Antenna socket (p.21) Power lamp (p.22) LINK lamp (p.26) LCD panel (p.17) Power s...

18 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. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Push down the release lever and slide the cover to the l...

19 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life ¡ The battery life is based on Canon’s testing standards. The actual battery life may be shorter than the figures above depending on the operating conditions. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Push down the release le...

20 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 coupler’s plug to the AC adapter’s socket. 2 Connect the power cord. ¡ Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. ¡ Insert the plug into a power outlet. ¡ W...

21 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A 1 Attach the antenna. ¡ Turn the antenna’s base to screw it in. 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. This is a high-performance antenna useful if the nor ma...

22 The WFT-E1A has an IEEE 1394 por t and USB por t 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 por t. Images cannot be transferred via the USB por t. 1 Turn of...

23 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A With the settings file 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...

25 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A 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 a...

26 You can check the status of the connection between the WFT-E1A and camera with the WFT-E1A’s LCD panel and lamp. 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 ligh...

27 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A Checking the Connection Status 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 ser ver. 1 Select [Image tra...

28 Checking the Connection Status 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 &g...

29 3 3 Transferring Images 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 ...

30 You can transfer the image automatically to an FTP ser ver right after it is taken. You can continue shooting even while an image is being transferred.Be sure to inser t the memory card in the camera when shooting. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Automatic transfer]. ¡ Select ...

31 3 T ransf erring Images Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot 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 an...

32 After you finish 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. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Image sel....

33 3 T ransf erring Images Image Batch Transfer After Shooting 4 Transfer the images. ¡ Select [ Transfer ]. ¡ During the image transfer, the < 4 > lamp will blink. With the left screen displayed in step 2, you can check the number of images to be transferred as well as the image transfer hist...

34 Image Batch Transfer After Shooting 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...

35 3 T ransf erring Images Image Batch Transfer After Shooting 4 Transfer the images. ¡ Select [ Transfer ]. ¡ During the image transfer, the < 4 > lamp will blink. You can use the menu even during image transfers. However, the following menu operations cannot be done during image transfers si...

36 For RAW+JPEG images, you can select which image format to transfer. This option is convenient when you want to first send 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. Transferring RAW+JPEG Im...

38 [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ TCP/IP ] / [ DHCP server ]: Select Use or No use. [ 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 ]. [ Image ...

39 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camer a [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ DNS server ] / [ DNS server ]: Select Use or No use. [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ DNS server ] / [ Address ]: Enter the number. ¡ Enter the num...

40 [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. ]: Ent...

41 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camer a Setting the FTP Server Switching between the entry field and keyboard: Press the < h > button to switch between the entry field and keyboard. Moving the cursor in the entry field: Turn the < c > dial. Deleting a character in the entry field: Pr...

42 Setting the FTP Server [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ FTP server ] / [ Passive mode ]: Select Use or No use. [Proxy] [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ FTP server ] / [ Proxy ] / [ Proxy ]: Select Use or No use. [Address] [ I...

43 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camer a [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ Wireless LAN ] / [ SSID ]: Enter the SSID. You can set the connection method, authentication method, encr yption, etc.[ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] ...

44 [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ Protect settings ]: Select On or 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. [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ L...

46 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. ¡ Your personal computer does not meet the software’s operating requirements. a Use a personal computer that meets the software’s opera...

47 5 Ref erence Troubleshooting Guide ¡ 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). ¡ You selected an interface language not compatible with LAN menus. a Englis...

48 If there is a problem with the LAN connection, one of the error numbers 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.27). Error Number Description Error Number Description 01 Problem with camera cable connection 21 No...

49 5 Ref erence • 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) IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g (wireless LAN standard protocol) Transmission Method: DS-SS modulation (IEE...

50 A AC Adapter ............................................20 Ad hoc ......................................... 2 , 12 , 13 Address ..................................... 11 , 39 , 42 Advanced settings .................................43 Antenna ........................................... 16 , 21 ANY...