Built-in Wireless LAN Support

Nikon brings the advantages of built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) support to compact digital cameras for the first time.

With the advantages of built-in Wi-Fi LAN support (IEEE802.11b/g), the new COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 realize new picture-taking potential by doing away with the need for wires and cables. In addition to USB connectivity that makes it easy to hook the cameras up to a computer or other peripherals, wireless transfer allows the photographer to send pictures from a memory card or his or her camera's internal memory (32MB for the COOLPIX P1; 16MB for the COOLPIX P2) direct to a selected computer on command. Wireless shooting automatically transfers each picture to a selected computer as soon as it is shot. Pictures can then be viewed with Nikon's powerful yet fun-to-use and easy PictureProject software. And wireless printing delivers the convenience of cable-free direct printing to PictBridge-compatible printers. All these functions are easy to implement, too. Just set them up with the Wizard utility to enjoy easy wireless capabilities that add outstanding flexibility to the digital photography experience.

Making much of digital camera's connectivity to the network, Nikon released compact digital cameras with easy and quick data transfer functions and developed image transfer technologies in collaboration with FotoNation Inc. and Microsoft. Then, in 2003, Nikon introduced the Wireless Transmitter WT-1, which, attached to the digital SLR D2H, enables wireless image transfer. This was followed in 2004 with the Wireless Transmitter WT-2, which was designed for D2X and realized enhanced security and compatibility with new protocol PTP/IP. With these products, Nikon has been leading wireless image transfer technology, earning the plaudits of the press and of other industries. And now, in order to introduce the wireless transfer function to even more customers, Nikon has released compact digital cameras with built-in Wireless LAN support, offering a new level of excitement in digital photography.

Wireless image transfer functions of the COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 are as follows:

Some examples of using Wireless image transfer functions of COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 are as follows:

Wireless transfer

Displays pictures of a birthday or dinner party immediately on the living room TV or an overhead projector connected to a computer as soon as the images are taken

• Great for parties or other family events.
• Business use for presentations, exhibition reports, etc.
• Pictures can be displayed in a PictureProject slide show as they are taken.

Wireless printing

Using a current portable printer, you can print pictures outdoors without the use of wires and cables.

• Recommended for outdoor events or when traveling.

The Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) is not only for professionals or business use. It will be increasingly popular with general consumers. As one of the world leaders of digital imaging, Nikon believes it is significant that it is introducing the world's first consumer digital still cameras with Wi-Fi support. Nikon's future models will also support Wi-Fi function where appropriate.

As image transfer using Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) gains popularity and the number of compatible products available increase, various additional user benefits can be offered. In addition to image transfer to TV, DVD recorder and photo storage devices, direct image transfer from hotspots in airports and other public spaces, and even wireless image transfer between digital cameras, may become possible. Positioning digital cameras as key network devices, Nikon intends to develop and offer new possibilities for built-in Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) support to entertain customers. Not only wireless image transfer functions, but also other cutting-edge features will be developed to create added value for future products.

Requirements for using the Wireless Transfer Mode

1. Wireless LAN Environment (IEEE802.11b/g compatible)
   • Ad-hoc mode (When making a peer-to-peer connection between camera and computer)

     Set up a computer with an internal or external wireless LAN adapter

   • Infrastructure mode (When making a connection via an access point)

     Set up a wireless LAN environment using a wireless LAN access point. Check that the computer receiving the images is connected to the wireless LAN network.

2. Operating Systems that Support Wireless Transfer Mode
   • Windows XP Professional Edition/Home Edition (SP1 or later; SP2 is recommended)
   • Mac OS X (10.3 or later)
3. Software for Setting up Profile Information
   • Wireless Camera Setup Utility (Supplied with products)