HiTi WFT 510 wireless transmitter User manual

General Information

= Copyrights =

All rights reserved. The information contained in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. HiTi Digital Inc. makes no warranty with regard to the material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HiTi Digital Inc. will not liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of the material.

= Safety Precautions =

1. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the transmitter. Doing so may lead to electric shock or malfunction.

2. Do not allow liquids near the transmitter, which may lead to electric shock or fire.

3. Do not use the transmitter if the transmitter body is damaged.

4. Do not mix rechargeable and alkaline batteries. This can cause leakage or rupture, resulting in personal injury or property damage.

= Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement =

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, 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.

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-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.

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 of the device.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

= Area of Use and Restrictions =

1.

The WFT510 can be used only in the following areas.

France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg,

Ireland, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Hungary,

Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Malta,

Austria.

2.

The WFT510 can be used in the United States and Canada, in addition to the previous areas.

For information on other areas where this device can be used, contact the HiTi or

HiTi authorized reseller/retailer.

3.

The WFT510, which operates on wireless LAN frequencies for 13 channels, cannot be used in the United States or Canada. Instead, use the WFT510, which operates on wireless LAN frequencies for 11 channels.

4.

In France, using wireless transmitter outdoors is prohibited.

5.

In Italy, use outside of one’s own premises requires general authorization.

6.

In Latvia, use outside of one’s own premises requires an individual radio license.

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Do not use the wireless transmitter near other devices that emit radio waves, such as medical equipment ore electronic devices. The wireless transmitter may interfere with operation of these devices.

8.

Use the transmitter as a wireless LAN device as describe in this user manual. If you use the transmitter for any other purpose. HiTi cannot be held liable for any loss or damage that may occur.

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= Trademarks =

Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft

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Incorporated. Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Pentium is a U.S. trademark of Intel

Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective companies.

=Background Knowledge=

This manual assumes that user has basic knowledge of ftp servers and LANs. For more information on installing, configuring, and using devices in a network, please contacts HiTi or HiTi authorized reseller/retailer.

Table of Contents

1. Checking package contents………………………………………….…2

2. Getting the latest update…………………………………………….….3

3. Introduction of WFT510

3-1.WFT510 Parts ……………………………………………………….4

…………………………………………………………..4

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4. Making WFT510 Ready to Work

4-1. Inserting the Batteries …………………………………………...……5

4-2. Putting WFT510 into WFT510 Carry Bag…………………………………….6

4-3. Turning on WFT510…………………………………………………………….6

5. How to Transmit Image from WFT 510 to HiTi P510Si Printer

5-1. Configuring WFT510 with HiTi P510Si Printer ……................................7

5-2. Transmitting Image from Camera to p510Si and printing out image………..9

6. How to Transmit Image from WFT 510 to PC

6-1.Installing WFT PC Kit…………………………………………………………..11

6-2. Building up a network setting for WFT510 via WFT PC Kit……………….. 13 z Infrastructure……………………………………………………………14 z Ad-hoc……………………………………………………………………16

6-3. Configuring WFT510 with PC………………………………………………….18

6-4. Transmitting Image from WFT510 to PC……………………………………...21

6-5. Test network setting……………………………………………………………..23

7. Specification……………………………………………………………... 24

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Checking package contents

HiTi Wireless Foto Transmitter WFT510 WFT510 Carry Bag WFT PC Kit CD

USB Cable User Manual Warranty Card

Hook

Note:

1. If something missed from the package, please contact your local dealer or HiTi service center nearest to you.

2. Batteries are EXCLUDE.

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2. Getting the latest update

HiTi Digital Inc. website provides the latest driver, application, user’s manual, printer firmware, and so on for users to download. Please visit our website at www.hiti.com for more information.

Any questions toward HiTi product(s), please contact your local service center for detail.

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3.

Introduction of WFT510

3-1. WFT510 Parts

Antenna

Power Switch

Switch Button

PC/Printer USB Slot

Camera USB Slot

Status LED

3-2. LED status

Ready=Green Light Transmit=Orange Light

Error = Red Light Switch=Blue Light

Status Ready Error

Power On

Under PictBridge Mode

USB connected error

Camera transmit data to WFT510

WFT510 transmit data to host

Transmit error

Battery Low

Transmit Switch

O(on) O(on) X(off) X(off)

O(on) X(off) Q(blink) X(off)

O(on) O(on) X(off) X(off)

Change battery X(off) O(on) X(off) X(off)

Notice: When the batteries are lower than certain level, Error LED (Red) will turn on. Please change batteries, otherwise Error LED will keep turning on.

3-3. System Requirements

_Intel Pentium or compatible PC _ 100MB or freer hard disk space

_ Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32 bit) _ CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

_ 128MB RAM or higher

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4. Making WFT510 Ready to Work

-Inserting Batteries

z

Pushing up the battery chamber cover of WFT510 z

Inserting 4 rechargeable (Recommend) or alkaline AA batteries.

WARNING: DO NOT MIX rechargeable and alkaline batteries. This can cause leakage or rupture, resulting in personal injury or property damage. z

Pulling down the battery chamber cover of WFT510

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Battery Life:

In order to maximize WFT510 performance, HiTi strongly recommend using rechargeable battery.

The following measurement s are performed at a temperature 2 0℃ (68℉) and humidity 40%. HiTi WFT510 works with test device. Actual battery life could be varied by different cameras and different batteries.

Type of rechargeable battery

2700 Amp

Consecutively work

4 hours

2500 Amp 3 hours

4-2. Putting WFT510 into WFT510 Carry Bag

WFT510 carry bag provides 3 ways to carry WFT510

Standby

7 hours

6 hours

Carry by strap Hang on by hook Fasten by belt

4-3. Turning on WFT510 z

Push Power Switch on WFT510 from [OFF] to [ON] and then all LED will turn on at the same time. Waiting around 25 seconds, ONLY READY LED (green) is on. WFT510 is ready to work.

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5. How to Transmit Image from WFT 510 to HiTi P510Si Printer

5-1.

Configuring WFT510 with HiTi P510Si Printer

Step1

Turn on P510Si

Select [Settings] and press ( ) button

Step 2

Select [Advanced Setting]

Select [Wireless for Camera] and Press ( ) button switch [OFF] to [ON]

Step 3

Press ( × ) button and screen will return to main menu

Wait until wireless camera icon show up

Step 4

Press ( ) button and enter [Network Setting]

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Step 5

Press ( ) button and select SSID

WARNING: Tow or above P510Si printers at one place MUST select different SSID.

Otherwise, WFT510 could transmit image to wrong printer due to same SSID

Step 6

Press ( ) button

Step 7

Select [WFT510 icon] and press ( ) button

Step 8

Transmitter configuration screen show up

DO NOT press ( ) button at this moment

Step 9

Using USB cable* connect WFT510 to P510Si and then press ( ) button

*Please use USB cable attached with WFT510

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Step 10

P510Si will automatically configure with WFT510

Step 11

Wait until “Configuration Done” show up

Pull out USB cable from WFT510 and P510Si

WFT510 is ready to work with P510Si

5-2.

Transmitting Image from Camera to P510Si and Printing out Image

Step1

Use USB cable* to connect WFT510 and camera

*Please use USB cable attached with camera

Step 2

Capture images

Step 3

Click SWITCH button on WFT510

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Step 4

Camera will switch to PictBridge Mode**

Choose images and transmit them to WFT510

** This procedure could be varied by camera.

For example, Nikon D200/Canon S3 can switch to PictBridge Mode at Shooting mode. Canon 40D MUST be at Playback mode and then can switch to PictBridge

Mode.

Please check camera user manual “PictBridge Mode” part.

Step 5

Switch LED (blue) blinking means WFT510 is receiving image from camera

Step 6

Transfer LED (orange) blinking means WFT510 is transmitting image to P510Si

Step 7

After receiving the image from WFT510, P510Si will print out the photo immediatel y

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6. How to Transmit Image from WFT 510 to PC via WFT510

6-1. Installing WFT PC Kit

Step 1

Insert the CD into CD/DVD ROM, and then the computer will automatically star the installation. If the installation does not star automatically, please double click in the CD

Step 2

Click [Next]

Step 3

After reading license agreement, click [Yes] to accept and proceed with installation

Step 4

Select installation location and click [Next]

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Step 5

Click [Next] to start installation procedure

Step 6

Wait the installation process complete

Step 7

Select [Setup WFT Driver] (default) and click [Finish]

Complete WFT PC Kit installation

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6-2. building up a network setting for WFT510 via WFT PC Kit\

Step 1

Double click WFT PC Kit icon on the desktop

The first page of WFT PC Kit will show up

Icon Item

Import

Export

Description

Import profile from other device

Export selected profile to device

Upgrade Upgrade profile sequence on the list

Downgrade Downgrade profile sequence on the list

Test Test WFT510 network setting

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Step 2

Click [Create a new profile]

Select wireless structure: Infrastructure or Ad-hoc

。 Infrastructure

Infrastructure: An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communication to each other through an access point.

Ad-hoc: An Ad-hoc configuration is a group of wireless devices communication directly to each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

Step 1.a

Select [Auto] (recommend)

Choose an access point you want to connect and Click

[Next]

Step 1.b

Select [Manual]

Enter SSID, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default

Gateway

Click [Next]

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Step 2

Select Security method: [None], [WEP]

Enter password and confirm password

Click [Next]

Open ASCII

System

Shared Key HEX

None

Type 5 ASCII character or, 13 ASCII character for example”Abe2Q”

Type 10 Hexadecimal digits or 26 Hexadecimal digits, for example “abc1234567…”

Do not need password

Step 3.a

Select [HiTi File Server] (recommend)

Click “ ”, you can select or create a receiving folder

Click [Complete]

Step 3.b

Select [Connect to my FTP server]

Enter your FTP IP address, Port, ID, and Password

Click [Complete]

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Step 4

Check Network setting

Click [Save] to reserve this profile

Step 5

Turn on WFT510

Use USB cable to connect PC and WFT510

Step 6

Select the profile you just created and click

。 Ad-hoc

Step 1

WFT PC Kit will automatically assign one set of SSID

Or you can create your own SSID set

Click [Next]

IMPORTANT: Please write down Subnet Mask and Default Gateway

WARNING: If you are not familiar with WLAN network setting , HiTi do not recommend you create your own SSID and IP address.

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Step 2

Select Security method: [None], [WEP]

Enter password and confirm

Click [Next]

Step 3.a

Select [HiTi File Server] (recommend)

Click “ ”, you can select or create a receiving folder

Click [Complete]

IMPORTANT: Please Write down Server IP

Step 3.b

Select [Connect to my FTP server]

Enter your FTP IP address, Port, ID, and Password

Click [Complete]

Step 4

Check network setting

Click [Save] to reserve this profile

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Step 5

Turn on WFT510

Use USB cable to connect PC and WFT510

Step 6

Select the profile you just created and click

6-3. Setting up a network on PC to connect WFT510 (For Ad-hoc Mode)

Windows XP

Step 1

Click [Control Panel]

Step 2

Click [Network and Internet Communication]

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Step3

Click [Network Communication]

Step 4

Select [Wireless Network Connection] and click right bottom of mouse

Select [Properties]

Step 5

Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click

[Properties]

Step 6

Select [Use the following IP address]

Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway that you write down on page 16 and 17

Click [OK]

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Step 7

Return to Step 4, select [Wireless Network

Connection] and click right bottom of mouse.

Select [View Available Wireless Networks]

Step 8

Choose the SSID that you created and press

[Connect]

Important: If you reboot WFT510, Please repeat step 7 and 8

Windows Vista

Step 1

Click [Network]

Step 2

Click [Network and Sharing Center]

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Step 3

Click [Manage network connections]

Step 4

Select [Wireless Network Connection] and click right bottom of mouse

Click [Properties]

Step 5

Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and click right bottom of mouse

Click [Properties]

Step 6

Select [Use the following IP address]

Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway that you write down on page 14

Click [OK]

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Step 7

Return to the Step 3 and click

[Connect to a network]

Step 8

Choose the SSID that you created and press [Connect]

Important: If you reboot WFT510, Please repeat step 7 and 8

6-4. Transmitting images from Camera to PC

Step1

Use USB cable* to connect WFT510 and camera

*Please use USB cable attached with camera

Step 2

Capture images

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Step 3

Click “switch” button on WFT510

Step 4

Camera will switch to PictBridge Mode**

Choose images and transmit them to PC

** This procedure could be varied by camera.

For example, Nikon D200/Canon S3 can switch to PictBridge Mode at play mode.

Canon 40D MUST be at Preview mode and then can switch to PictBridge Mode.

Please check camera user manual “PictBridge Mode” part.

Step 5

Switch LED (blue) blinking means WFT510 is receiving image from camera

Step 6

Transfer LED (orange) blinking means WFT510 is transmitting image to PC

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6-5. Test network setting

If you cannot connect WFT510 and PC/P510Si, WFT PC Kit provides [Test function] to help you test network setting and show the result.

Step 1

Turn on WFT510

Use USB cable to connect PC and WFT510

Step 2

Click [ ] to test WFT510 network setting

Step3

Wait around 10 seconds, test result will show up.

Error message Solution

"SSID connection failed!" Please check Access Point setting

"Network is unreachable! Please check encription, server's IP or WFT510's IP!" Please check Security setting

"No route to host!"

"FTP Connection refused! Please check port no."

"FTP authentication failed!"

"FTP login incorrect!"

"FTP permission Denied!"

"No route to host! Please check server's IP!"

"Sending data error! Please check HiTi's server!"

"WiFi dongle totally crash! Please restart WFT510!"

"File transmitting by FTP failed!!"

"File transmitting by TCP failed!!"

"File transmitting failed!!"

Please check WFT510 and P510Si setting

Please check FTP server port no.

Please check FTP password setting

Please check FTP username setting

Please check FTP username authority

Please check WFT510 and host IP setting

Please contact your local service center for detail .

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Specification

Please notice that specification of WFT 510 is subject to change without notice.

Item Description

Wireless Standards

Communications

Protocols

Operation frequency

Antenna

IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

IEEE 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK

IEEE 802.11g: OFDM

2412-2472 MHz

Gain 2 dBi

Data rates** 11b : 11Mbps/5.5Mbps (CCK) , 2Mbps (DQPSK), 1Mbps ( DBPSK)

11g: 54M/48M/36M/24M/18M/12M/9M/6Mbps (OFDM)

Access protocols

Camera connection

Ad-Hoc/Infrastructure

PictBridge

PC connection USB 2.0

Data transfer protocols TCP-IP, FTP

Power consumption In operating :4W

Idling: less than 1W

Power source

Dimension (W*H*D)

4 rechargeable or alkaline AA batteries

68mm*140mm*30mm

*Range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacle.

**Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard. Actual rates may vary.

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