Network Guide

• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible En
place for future reference.
 Choose from 3 different manuals.

 For information on wireless connections, read:

The Network Guide (this manual)
Learn how to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to connect the
camera to a computer or a smart device such as
smartphone or tablet. •

Also included is information on such topics as the tasks that can be

accomplished using a WT-7 wireless transmitter.

 For a guide to basic shooting and playback, read:

The User’s Manual (included)
Master basic camera operations as well as features
specific to this camera.
• Table of Contents
• Getting to Know the Camera
• First Steps
• Basic Photography and Playback
• Basic Settings
• Shooting Controls
• The i Button
• Troubleshooting

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 For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read:
The Reference Manual (pdf)
In addition to the material covered in the User’s
Manual supplied with the camera, the Reference
Manual details the options available in the camera
menus and covers such topics as connecting the
camera to other devices.
Among the topics covered in the Reference Manual are:
• Basic shooting and playback
operations
• Advanced shooting options
• The camera menus
• Connecting to computers, printers,
and HDMI devices
• Flash photography using optional
flash units

The Reference Manual (pdf) is available from the Nikon Download Center.
nikon download center Z 7 Z6
Z 7: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/492/Z_7.html
Z 6: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/493/Z_6.html

The Reference Manual can also be viewed online in html format.

nikon online manual Z 7 Z6
https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z7_z6/en/

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 About This Guide
This guide is chiefly devoted to describing how to connect to a wireless local
area network (LAN) using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi and how to use network
features once connected. Be sure to read this guide and the camera manual
thoroughly and to keep them where they will be read by all those who use
the product. Should damage to this guide render it illegible, a replacement
copy (pdf ) can be downloaded from the Nikon Download Center.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using
D this product.

This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful
A when using this product.

0 This icon marks references to other sections in this manual.

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are
shown in bold.
Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred to as “smart
devices”, and the XQD memory cards used by the camera as “memory cards”.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Illustrations
The appearance and content of the software and operating system dialogs,
messages, and displays shown in this guide may vary with the operating
system used. For information on basic computer operations, see the
documentation provided with the computer or operating system.

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Camera and Network System Chart
The types of network connection available with the camera and
optional accessories are shown below. The focus of this guide is
on connecting to computers; for information on connecting to
networks using a WT-7 wireless transmitter, see the manual
supplied with the WT-7.

Computer Smart Device

WT-7 Wireless Transmitter (Available Separately)

ftp Server Computer Smart Device

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 What Networks Can Do for You
The camera supports network connections to computers,
smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Once connected, you
can upload pictures or control the camera remotely.

 Want to upload pictures to a computer?

 …then connect via Wi-Fi (0 1)
Using the camera’s built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), you
can connect to computers to upload photos and
movies.

Connecting to a Computer
The camera can connect either:
• by direct wireless link (access-point mode, 0 3), or
• via a wireless router on an existing network, including home
networks (infrastructure mode, 0 7).

Access-point mode Infrastructure mode

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 Want to download pictures to or
 control the camera from a smart device?
 …then connect using the SnapBridge app (0 18)
Install the SnapBridge app on your smartphone or
tablet (smart device) and connect to the camera via
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

 Want to upload pictures to a computer or ftp server,

 control the camera from a computer, or
 control the camera from a web browser?
 …then connect using the WT-7 (0 37)
Connecting to a network using the optional WT-7
wireless transmitter gives access to a variety of
features.

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 Notices
• No part of this guide may be • Nikon will not be held liable for any
reproduced, transmitted, damages resulting from the use of
transcribed, stored in a retrieval this product.
system, or translated into any • While every effort has been made to
language in any form, by any means, ensure that the information in this
without Nikon’s prior written guide is accurate and complete, we
permission. would appreciate it were you to
• Nikon reserves the right to change bring any errors or omissions to the
the appearance and specifications attention of the Nikon
of the hardware and software representative in your area (address
described in this guide at any time provided separately).
and without prior notice.

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally
copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device
may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied • Cautions on certain copies and
or reproduced reproductions
Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions
money, coins, securities, on copies or reproductions of
government bonds, or local securities issued by private
government bonds, even if such companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
copies or reproductions are certificates, etc.), commuter passes,
stamped “Sample.” or coupon tickets, except when a
minimum of necessary copies are to
The copying or reproduction of
be provided for business use by a
paper money, coins, or securities
company. Also, do not copy or
which are circulated in a foreign
reproduce passports issued by the
country is prohibited.
government, licenses issued by
Unless the prior permission of the public agencies and private groups,
government has been obtained, the ID cards, and tickets, such as passes
copying or reproduction of unused and meal coupons.
postage stamps or post cards issued
• Comply with copyright notices
by the government is prohibited.
Under copyright law, photographs
The copying or reproduction of or recordings of copyrighted works
stamps issued by the government made with the camera cannot be
and of certified documents used without the permission of the
stipulated by law is prohibited. copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even
personal use may be restricted in
the case of photographs or
recordings of exhibits or live
performances.

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 Table of Contents
About This Guide.......................................................................... iv
Camera and Network System Chart .......................................... v
What Networks Can Do for You................................................. vi
Notices.......................................................................................... viii
Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 1

What Wi-Fi Can Do for You.......................................................... 1

The Wireless Transmitter Utility................................................. 1
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes.................................... 2
Access-Point Mode.................................................................................2
Infrastructure Mode...............................................................................2
Connecting in Access-Point Mode ............................................. 3
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode ........................................... 7
Uploading Pictures .....................................................................14
Selecting Pictures for Upload.......................................................... 14
Uploading Photos as They Are Taken .......................................... 15
The Transfer Icon ................................................................................. 16
The “Connect to PC” Status Display .............................................. 16
Disconnecting and Reconnecting............................................17
Disconnecting....................................................................................... 17
Reconnecting ........................................................................................ 17
Connecting to Smart Devices 18

The SnapBridge App................................................................... 18

What SnapBridge Can Do for You ............................................18
Wireless Connections ................................................................. 19
Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)................................................ 20
Connecting via Bluetooth................................................................. 26

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Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7 37

What the WT-7 Can Do for You.................................................38

Connecting Using the WT-7 ...................................................... 39
Menu Guide 40

Connect to Smart Device ........................................................... 40

Pairing (Bluetooth) .............................................................................. 40
Select to Send (Bluetooth)................................................................ 41
Wi-Fi Connection ................................................................................. 42
Send While Off ...................................................................................... 42
Connect to PC ..............................................................................43
Wi-Fi Connection ................................................................................. 43
Network Settings ................................................................................. 44
Options.................................................................................................... 45
MAC Address ......................................................................................... 45
Wireless Transmitter (WT-7)...................................................... 46
Wireless Transmitter ........................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting 47

Appendix 48

Index 49

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 D Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing
product support and education, continually-updated information is
available online at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: https://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following
URL for contact information: https://imaging.nikon.com/
D Background Knowledge
This guide assumes basic knowledge of wireless local area networks
(LANs). For more information on installing, configuring, and using the
devices in a network, contact the manufacturer or network
administrator. Information on configuring computers for connection
to wireless networks may be found in the online help for the Wireless
Transmitter Utility.

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Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi
This chapter describes how to connect to a computer using the
camera’s built-in Wi-Fi.

What Wi-Fi Can Do for You

Connect via Wi-Fi to upload
selected pictures to a computer.

The Wireless Transmitter Utility

After configuring the camera for connection, you will need to
pair it with the computer using the Wireless Transmitter Utility
before you will be able to upload or download images via Wi-Fi.
Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the
computer from the camera.
The Wireless Transmitter Utility is a computer application
available for download from the Nikon Download Center:
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com
Be sure to download the latest version after reading the release
notes and system requirements.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 1

 Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes
The camera can connect either via a wireless router on an
existing network (infrastructure mode) or by direct wireless link
(access-point mode).

Access-Point Mode
The camera and computer
connect via direct wireless link,
with the camera acting as a
wireless LAN access point and Access-point mode (0 3)
without the need for
complicated adjustments to settings. Choose this option when
working outdoors or in other situations in which the computer is
not already connected to a wireless network.

Infrastructure Mode
The camera connects to a
computer on an existing
network (including home
networks) via a wireless router. Infrastructure mode (0 7)
The computer can still connect
to the Internet while connected to the camera.

D Infrastructure Mode
This guide assumes you are connecting via an existing wireless
network. Connection to computers beyond the local area network is
not supported.

2 Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi

Connecting in Access-Point Mode
Follow the steps below to create a direct wireless link to a
computer in access-point mode.

1 Display network settings.

Select Connect to PC in the camera
setup menu, then highlight Network
settings and press 2.

2 Select Create profile.

Highlight Create profile and press J.

3 Select Direct connection to PC.

Highlight Direct connection to PC
and press J.

The camera SSID and encryption key

will be displayed.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 3

 4 Connect from the computer.
Windows: Click the wireless
LAN icon in the taskbar and
select the SSID displayed by
the camera in Step 3. When
prompted to enter the
network security key, enter
the encryption key displayed
by the camera in Step 3.

macOS/OS X: Click the wireless

LAN icon in the menu bar
and select the SSID
displayed by the camera in
Step 3. When prompted to
supply a password, enter the
encryption key displayed by
the camera in Step 3.

5 Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility.

When prompted, launch the Wireless
Transmitter Utility on the computer.

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6 Select the camera.
In the Wireless Transmitter
Utility, select the camera
name displayed in Step 5
and click Next.

7 Enter the authentication code.

The camera will display an
authentication code.

Enter the authentication

code in the dialog displayed
by the Wireless Transmitter
Utility and click Next.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 5

 8 Complete the pairing process.
When the camera displays a message
stating that pairing is complete, press
J.

In the Wireless Transmitter

Utility, click Next. The
application will close
automatically.

A connection will now be established between the camera

and computer.

9 Check the connection.

When a connection is established, the
network SSID will be displayed in
green in the camera Connect to PC
menu.

Now that a wireless connection has been established, you can

upload images to the computer as described in“Uploading
Pictures” (0 14).

6 Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi

Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
Follow the steps below to connect to a computer on an existing
network in infrastructure mode.

1 Display network settings.

Select Connect to PC in the camera
setup menu, then highlight Network
settings and press 2.

2 Select Create profile.

Highlight Create profile and press J.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 7

 3 Search for existing networks.
Highlight Search for Wi-Fi network
and press J. The camera will search
for networks currently active in the
vicinity and list them by name (SSID).

D “Easy Connect”
To connect without entering an SSID or
encryption key, press X in Step 3, then
press J and choose from the following
options:
• Push-button WPS: For routers that support
push-button WPS. Press the camera J
button to connect.
• PIN-entry WPS: The camera will display a PIN; to connect, use a
computer to enter the PIN into the router (for more information,
see the documentation provided with the router).
After connecting, proceed to Step 6.

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4 Choose a network.
Highlight a network SSID and press J
(if the desired network is not
displayed, press X to search again).
Encrypted networks are indicated by a
h icon; if the selected network is
encrypted, you will be prompted to
enter the encryption key as described in Step 5. If the
network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 6.

D Hidden SSIDs
Networks with hidden SSIDs are
indicated by blank entries in the network
list. If you highlight a blank entry and
press J, you will be prompted to provide
the network name; press J, enter a
name, and then press X. Press X again to
proceed to Step 5.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 9

 5 Enter the encryption key.
When prompted to enter the
encryption key for the wireless router,
press J…

…and enter the key as described

below. For information on the
encryption key, see the
documentation for the wireless
router. Press X when entry is
complete.
Press X again to initiate the
connection. The message at right will
be displayed for a few seconds when
the connection is established.

D Text Entry
A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. Tap letters on the
screen (to cycle through the upper- and lower-case and symbol
keyboards, tap the keyboard selection button) or use the multi selector
to highlight characters and press J to insert them at the current cursor
position.
Text display area

Keyboard area Keyboard selection

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6 Obtain or select an IP address.
Highlight one of the following options
and press J.
• Obtain automatically: Select this option
if the network is configured to
supply the IP address automatically.
• Enter manually: When prompted, enter
an IP address by rotating the main command dial to
highlight segments, pressing 4 and 2 to change and
pressing J to accept. Press X to exit to the “IP address
configuration complete” dialog when entry is complete.
Pressing X again displays the sub-net mask, which you can
edit by pressing 1 and 3, pressing J to exit when entry is
complete.
Confirm the IP address and press J to proceed.

7 Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility.

When prompted, launch the Wireless
Transmitter Utility on the computer.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 11

 8 Select the camera.
In the Wireless Transmitter
Utility, select the camera
name displayed in Step 7
and click Next.

9 Enter the authentication code.

The camera will display an
authentication code.

Enter the authentication

code in the dialog displayed
by the Wireless Transmitter
Utility and click Next.

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10 Complete the pairing process.
When the camera displays a message
stating that pairing is complete, press
J.

In the Wireless Transmitter

Utility, click Next. The
application will close
automatically.

A connection will now be established between the camera

and computer.

11 Check the connection.

When a connection is established, the
network SSID will be displayed in
green in the camera Connect to PC
menu.

Now that a wireless connection has been established, you can

upload images to the computer as described in “Uploading
Pictures” (0 14).

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 13

 Uploading Pictures
You can select pictures for upload in the camera playback
display or upload pictures as they are taken.
D Destination Folders
By default, images are uploaded to the following folders:
• Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility
• Mac: /Users/(user name)/Pictures/Wireless Transmitter Utility
The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter
Utility. For more information, see the utility’s online help.

Selecting Pictures for Upload

Follow the steps below to select pictures for upload.

1 Start playback.
Press the K button on the camera and select full-frame or
thumbnail playback.

2 Press the i button.

Select a picture and press the i
button to display the playback i
menu.

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3 Choose Select to send/deselect (PC).
Highlight Select to send/deselect
(PC) and press J. A white transfer
icon will appear on the picture. If the
camera is currently connected to a
network, upload will begin
immediately; otherwise, upload will
begin when a connection is established. The transfer icon
turns green during upload.
D Deselecting Pictures
To remove transfer marking from the current picture, highlight Select
to send/deselect (PC) and press J. To remove transfer marking from
all pictures, select Connect to PC > Options > Deselect all? in the
setup menu.

Uploading Photos as They Are Taken

To upload new photos as they are taken,
select On for Connect to PC > Options >
Auto send. Upload begins only after the
photo has been recorded to the memory
card; be sure a memory card is inserted in
the camera. Movies and photographs
taken in movie mode are not uploaded automatically when
recording is complete but must instead be uploaded from the
playback display.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 15

 The Transfer Icon
Upload status is indicated by the transfer
icon.
• Y (white): Send. The picture has been
selected for upload but upload has not
yet begun.
• X (green): Sending. Upload in progress.
• Y (blue): Sent. Upload complete.

The “Connect to PC” Status Display

The Connect to PC display shows the following information:
Status: The status of the connection to the
host. The host name is displayed in green
when a connection is established. While files
are being transferred, the status display
shows “Now sending” preceded by the name
of the file being sent. Any errors that occur
during transfer are also displayed here.

Signal strength: Wireless signal strength.

Pictures/time remaining: The estimated time

required to send the remaining pictures.

D Loss of Signal
Wireless transmission may be interrupted if the signal is lost, but can
be resumed by turning the camera off and then on again.

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Disconnecting and Reconnecting
The camera’s link to an existing network can be suspended or
resumed as described below.

Disconnecting
You can disconnect by turning the camera off, selecting Disable
for Connect to PC > Wi-Fi connection in the setup menu, or
selecting Wi-Fi connection > Close Wi-Fi connection in the i
menu for shooting mode. The connection to the computer will
also end if you use Wi-Fi to connect to a smart device.
D Access-Point Mode
An error will occur if the computer’s wireless connection is disabled
before the camera’s. Disable camera Wi-Fi first.

Reconnecting
To reconnect to an existing network, either:
• select Enable for Connect to PC > Wi-Fi connection in the
setup menu, or
• choose Wi-Fi connection > Establish
Wi-Fi connection with PC in the i
menu for shooting mode.

D Access-Point Mode
Enable camera Wi-Fi before connecting.
D Multiple Network Profiles
If the camera has profiles for more than one network, it will reconnect
to the last network used. Other networks can be selected using the
Connect to PC > Network settings option in the setup menu.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi 17

 Connecting to Smart Devices
To connect to the camera from a smartphone or tablet (below,
“smart device”), download the SnapBridge app.

The SnapBridge App

Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections
between the camera and smart devices.

The SnapBridge app is available free

of charge from the Apple App Store®
and on Google Play™. Visit the Nikon
website for the latest SnapBridge
news.

What SnapBridge Can Do for You

Using the SnapBridge app, you can:
• Download pictures from the camera
Download existing pictures or download new pictures as they
are taken.
• Control the camera remotely (remote photography)
Control the camera and take pictures from the smart device.
For details, see the SnapBridge app online help:
https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html

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Wireless Connections
Using the SnapBridge app, you can connect via Wi-Fi (0 20) or
Bluetooth (0 26). Connecting via Bluetooth allows you to set
the camera clock and update location data using information
provided by the smart device.

Wi-Fi Bluetooth

Connecting to Smart Devices 19

 Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)
Follow the steps below to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi.

D Before Connecting
Before connecting, enable Wi-Fi on the smart device (for details, see
the documentation provided with the device), check that there is
space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that the
batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent
the devices turning off unexpectedly.

1 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app.

If this is the first time you have launched
the app, tap Connect to camera and
proceed to Step 2.

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 If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap
> Wi-Fi mode before proceeding to Step 3.

2 Smart device: Choose the camera and connection type.

When prompted to choose the camera type, tap mirrorless
camera and then tap Wi-Fi connection.

Connecting to Smart Devices 21

 3 Camera: Turn the camera on.
The smart device will instruct you to
ready the camera. Turn the camera on.
Do NOT tap Next until you have
completed Step 4.

4 Camera: Enable Wi-Fi.

Select Connect to smart device >
Wi-Fi connection in the setup menu,
then highlight Establish Wi-Fi
connection and press J.

The camera SSID and password will be

displayed.

D Enabling Wi-Fi
You can also enable Wi-Fi by selecting
Wi-Fi connection > Establish Wi-Fi
conn. with smart device in the i menu
for shooting mode.

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5 Smart device: Tap Next.
Tap Next once you have enabled Wi-Fi
on the camera as described in the
preceeding step.

6 Smart device: Tap View options.

After reading the instructions
displayed by the smart device, tap
View options.
• Android devices: Wi-Fi settings will be
displayed.
• iOS devices: The “Settings” app will
launch. Tap < Settings to open the
“Settings” app. Next, scroll up and
tap Wi-Fi, which you’ll find near the
top of the settings list.

Connecting to Smart Devices 23

 7 Smart device: Enter the camera SSID and password.
Enter the SSID and password displayed by the camera in
Step 4.
Android device
(actual displays
may differ)

iOS device
(actual displays
may differ)

You will not be required to enter the password when next you
connect to the camera.

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8 Smart device: Return to the SnapBridge app.
After a Wi-Fi connection is
established, Wi-Fi mode options will
be displayed. See online help for
information on using the SnapBridge
app.

D Ending Wi-Fi Connections

To end the Wi-Fi connection, tap . When
the icon changes to , tap and select
Exit Wi-Fi mode.

Connecting to Smart Devices 25

 Connecting via Bluetooth
For information on pairing the camera and smart device when
connecting for the first time, see “Connecting for the First Time:
Pairing”, below. For information on connecting once pairing is
complete, see “Connecting to a Paired Device” (0 36).

❚❚ Connecting for the First Time: Pairing

Before connecting via Bluetooth for the first time, you will need
to pair the camera and smart device as described below. See
“Android”, below, if you are using an Android device, or “iOS”
(0 31) for information on pairing with iOS devices.

D Before Pairing
Before beginning pairing, enable Bluetooth on the smart device (for
details, see the documentation provided with the device), check that
there is space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that
the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to
prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly.

Android
Follow the steps below to pair the camera with an Android
device.

1 Camera: Ready the camera.

Select Connect to smart device >
Pairing (Bluetooth) in the setup
menu, then highlight Start pairing
and press J…

…to display the camera name.

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2 Android device: Launch the SnapBridge app.
If this is the first time you have launched
the app, tap Connect to camera and
proceed to Step 3.

If you have launched the app before,

open the tab and tap Connect to
camera.

Connecting to Smart Devices 27

 3 Android device: Choose the camera.
Tap the camera name.

4 Camera/Android device: Check the authentication code.

Confirm that the camera and Android device display the
same authentication code (circled in the illustration).

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5 Camera/Android device: Initiate pairing.
Camera: Press J.

Android device: Tap the button indicated

in the illustration (the label may differ
depending on the version of Android
you are using).

D Pairing Error
If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera
and tapping the button on the Android device, pairing will fail and
an error will be displayed.
• Camera: Press J and return to Step 1.
• Android device: Tap OK and return to Step 2.

Connecting to Smart Devices 29

 6 Camera/Android device: Follow the on-screen instructions.
Camera: Press J. The camera will
display a message stating that the
devices are connected.

Android device: Pairing is complete. Tap OK to exit to the tab.

D Pairing for the First Time

The first time you pair the Android device with a camera after
installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto
link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization)
options. This prompt will not appear again, but auto link settings
can be accessed at any time using Auto link in the tab.

Pairing is now complete. The next time you use the SnapBridge
app, you can connect as described in “Connecting to a Paired
Device” (0 36).

D Ending Bluetooth Connections

To end the connection to the smart device, select Disable for Connect
to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection in
the camera setup menu.

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 iOS
Follow the steps below to pair the camera with an iOS device. For
information on Android devices, see “Android” (0 26).

1 Camera: Ready the camera.

Select Connect to smart device >
Pairing (Bluetooth) in the setup
menu, then highlight Start pairing
and press J…

…to display the camera name.

2 iOS device: Launch the SnapBridge app.

If this is the first time you have launched
the app, tap Connect to camera and
proceed to Step 3.

Connecting to Smart Devices 31

 If you have launched the app before,
open the tab and tap Connect to
camera.

3 iOS device: Choose the camera.

Tap the camera name.

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4 iOS device: Read the instructions.
Read the pairing instructions carefully
and tap Understood.

5 iOS device: Select an accessory.

When prompted to select an
accessory, tap the camera name
again.

Connecting to Smart Devices 33

 6 Camera/iOS device: Initiate pairing.
Camera: Press J.

iOS device: Tap the button indicated in

the illustration (the label may differ
depending on the version of iOS you
are using).

D Pairing Error
If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera
and tapping the button on the iOS device, pairing will fail and an
error will be displayed.
• Camera: Press J and return to Step 1.
• iOS device: Dismiss the SnapBridge app and check that it is not
running in the background, then open the iOS “Settings” app and
request iOS to “forget” the camera as shown in the illustration
before returning to Step 1.

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7 Camera/iOS device: Follow the on-screen instructions.
Camera: Press J. The camera will
display a message stating that the
devices are connected.

iOS device: Pairing is complete. Tap OK to exit to the tab.

D Pairing for the First Time

The first time you pair the iOS device with a camera after installing
the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto
upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options. This
prompt will not appear again, but auto link settings can be
accessed at any time using Auto link in the tab.

Pairing is now complete. The next time you use the SnapBridge
app, you can connect as described in “Connecting to a Paired
Device” (0 36).

D Ending Bluetooth Connections

To end the connection to the smart device, select Disable for Connect
to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection in
the camera setup menu.

Connecting to Smart Devices 35

 ❚❚ Connecting to a Paired Device
Connecting to a smart device that has already been paired with
the camera is quick and easy.

1 Camera: Enable Bluetooth.

In the setup menu, select Connect to
smart device > Pairing
(Bluetooth) > Bluetooth
connection, then highlight Enable
and press J.

2 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app.

A Bluetooth connection will be
established automatically.

36 Connecting to Smart Devices

Connecting to Networks Using the
WT-7
When attached to the camera, the optional WT-7 wireless
transmitter can be used to connect to computers, ftp servers, or
other devices over Ethernet or wireless networks.

D Before Connecting the WT-7

Before connecting the WT-7, confirm that the firmware for the camera
and WT-7 have been updated to the latest versions. For more
information, visit the Nikon website for your region (0 xii).

Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7 37

 What the WT-7 Can Do for You
Using the WT-7, you can:
• Upload existing photos and movies to an ftp server or computer
Not only can you copy
pictures to computers (image
transfer mode), you can also
upload them to ftp servers (ftp
upload mode). Pictures can be
uploaded as they are taken.

• Control the camera and take pictures remotely from a computer

Installing Camera Control Pro 2
(available separately) on a
network computer gives you
complete control over camera
settings and lets you take
pictures remotely and save
them directly to the computer
hard disk (camera control
mode).
• Control the camera and take pictures remotely from a web browser
Using a web browser, you can
control the camera from
network computers and smart
devices for remote control
that requires no dedicated
app or computer software
(http server mode).

38 Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7

Connecting Using the WT-7
Connect the WT-7 using the USB cable supplied with the
camera.

Turn the transmitter on and select

Wireless transmitter (WT-7) > Wireless
transmitter > Use in the camera setup
menu.

A Menu Options for the WT-7

All menu options for the WT-7 can be found in the setup menu under
Wireless transmitter (WT-7). For more information, see the manual
provided with the WT-7.

See the manual provided with the WT-7 for more information.

Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7 39

 Menu Guide
Read this section for information on the
menu items used when the camera is
connected to a network. All the items
listed are to be found in the setup menu.

Connect to Smart Device

Connect to smartphones or tablets
(smart devices) via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Pairing (Bluetooth)
Pair with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth.
Option Description
Start pairing Pair the camera with a smart device (0 26).
List paired smart devices or switch from one
Paired devices
device to another.
Bluetooth connection Select Enable to enable Bluetooth.

40 Menu Guide
Select to Send (Bluetooth)
Select pictures for upload to a smart device or choose whether
to mark pictures for upload as they are taken. Upload begins
immediately when a connection is established.
Option Description
If On is selected, photos will be marked for
upload to a smart device as they are taken (this
does not apply to photos taken in movie mode,
Auto select to send which must be selected for upload manually).
Regardless of the option selected with the
camera, photos are uploaded in JPEG format at
size of 2 megapixels.
Manual select to send Mark selected pictures for upload.
Deselect all Remove transfer marking from all images.

Menu Guide 41
 Wi-Fi Connection
Connect to smart devices via Wi-Fi.

❚❚ Establish Wi-Fi Connection

Initiate a Wi-Fi connection to a smart device. To connect, select
the camera SSID on the smart device and enter the password
(0 20). Once a connection is established, this option will change
to Close Wi-Fi connection, which can be used to end the
connection when desired.

❚❚ Wi-Fi Connection Settings

Access the following Wi-Fi settings:
• SSID: Set the camera SSID.
• Authentication/encryption: Choose OPEN or WPA2-PSK-AES.
• Password: Set the camera password.
• Channel: Select Auto to have the camera choose the channel
automatically, or select Manual and choose the channel
manually.
• Current settings: View current Wi-Fi settings.
• Reset connection settings: Select Yes to reset Wi-Fi settings to
default values.

Send While Off

If On is selected, upload of images to smart devices connected
via Bluetooth will continue even when the camera is off.

42 Menu Guide
Connect to PC
Connect to computers via Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi Connection
Select Enable to connect using the settings currently selected
for Network settings.

Menu Guide 43
 Network Settings
Select Create profile to create a new network profile (0 3, 7). If
more than one profile already exists, you can press J to select a
profile from a list. To edit an existing profile, highlight it and
press 2. The following options will be displayed:
• General: The profile name and password. Select Profile name to
rename the profile (by default, the profile name is the same as
the network SSID). To require that a password be entered
before the profile can be changed select On for Password
protection (to change the password, highlight On and press
2).
• Wireless: Adjust settings for connection to a network via a router
(infrastructure mode) or for direct wireless connection to the
camera (access-point mode).
- Infrastructure mode: Enter the network SSID and password and
choose the type of authentication/encryption used on the
network (OPEN or WPA2-PSK-AES). The channel is selected
automatically.
- Access-point mode: Enter the SSID and choose a channel (select
Auto for automatic channel selection or Manual to choose
the channel manually) and authentication/encryption type
(OPEN or WPA2-PSK-AES) used for connection to the
camera. If WPA2-PSK-AES is selected for Authentication/
encryption, you can also set the camera password.
• TCP/IP: If Enable is selected for Obtain automatically, the IP
address and sub-net mask for infrastructure mode connections
will be acquired via a DHCP server or automatic IP addressing.
Select Disable manually to enter the IP address (Address) and
sub-net mask (Mask). Note that an IP address is required for
infrastructure mode connections.

44 Menu Guide
Options
Adjust upload settings.

❚❚ Auto Send
Select On to upload new photos as they are taken. Upload
begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory
card; be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. Movies
and photos taken in movie mode are not uploaded
automatically when recording is complete but must instead be
uploaded from the playback display (0 14).

❚❚ Delete After Send

Select Yes to delete photographs from the camera memory card
automatically once upload is complete (files marked for transfer
before this option is selected are not deleted). Deletion may be
suspended during some camera operations.

❚❚ Send File As
When uploading NEF+JPEG images, choose whether to upload
both the NEF (RAW) and JPEG files or only the JPEG copy.

❚❚ Deselect All?
Select Yes to remove transfer marking from all images. Upload of
images with a “sending” icon will immediately be terminated.

MAC Address
Display the camera MAC address.

Menu Guide 45
 Wireless Transmitter (WT-7)
Adjust settings for connection using an
optional WT-7 wireless transmitter. These
settings take effect when the WT-7 is
connected and turned on, in which case
the options selected for Connect to
smart device and Connect to PC are
automatically disabled. Information on the Wireless
transmitter option can be found below; for information on
Choose hardware, Network settings, and Options, see the
manual provided with the WT-7.

Wireless Transmitter
Select Use to enable WT-7 when it is connected to the camera.

46 Menu Guide
Troubleshooting
Solutions to some common issues are listed below.
Troubleshooting information for the SnapBridge app can be
found in the app’s online help, which can be viewed at:
https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html
For information on the WT-7, see the manual provided with the
transmitter. For information on the Wireless Transmitter Utility
or Camera Control Pro 2, see the online help for the application
in question.
Problem Solution 0
Check settings for the host computer or
The camera displays a
wireless router and adjust camera 44
TCP/IP error.
settings appropriately.
The camera displays a Confirm that the memory card is
15
“no memory card” error. correctly inserted.
Upload is interrupted Upload will resume if the camera is
14
and fails to resume. turned off and then on again.
If Auto is selected for Channel, choose
Manual and select the channel 42
manually.
The connection is
If the camera is connected to a
unreliable.
computer in infrastructure mode, check
44
that the router is set to a channel
between 1 and 8.
Connect to smart
device and Connect to These options are not available while
46
PC are grayed out and the WT-7 is in use. Turn the WT-7 off.
unavailable.

Troubleshooting 47
 Appendix
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This product includes Apple mDNS source code that is subject to the
terms of the Apple Public Source License located at URL
https://developer.apple.com/opensource/.
This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as
defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License
Version 2.0 (the ‘License’). You may not use this file except in compliance
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License for the specific language governing rights and limitations under
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48 Appendix
Index
A N
Access-point mode...........................2, 3 Network settings........................ 3, 7, 44
Android...................................................26 O
Authentication/encryption..............42
Auto send........................................15, 45 Options................................................... 45
B P
Bluetooth ........................................26, 40 Pairing.............................................. 36, 40
C PIN-entry WPS.........................................8
Push-button WPS...................................8
Camera Control Pro 2 ........................38 R
Connect to computers ........................ 1
Connect to PC.......................................43 Remote photography........................ 18
Connect to smart devices.................18
S
D
Search for Wi-Fi network.....................8
Deselecting pictures ..........................15 Select to send (Bluetooth) ............... 41
Direct connection to PC...................... 3 Selecting pictures for upload ......... 14
Disconnecting and reconnecting..17 Send while off ...................................... 42
E SnapBridge............................................ 18
SSID................................................. 3, 8, 42
Easy connect ........................................... 8 W
Errors........................................................47
Establish Wi-Fi connection...............42 Wi-Fi.....................................................1, 42
F Wi-Fi connection.......................... 42, 43
Wi-Fi mode............................................ 20
FTP server...............................................37 Wireless Transmitter (WT-7)..... 37, 46
I Wireless Transmitter Utility ................1
WT-7......................................................... 37
Infrastructure mode .........................2, 7
iOS.............................................................31
IP address ........................................11, 44
M
MAC address .........................................45

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