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Using the WU-1a optional wireless mobile adapter you can now automatically send great images to your smartphone and even use your smartphone to remotely capture images from compatible Nikon D-SLRs and COOLPIX cameras. With an easy to use app, now when you can't wait to share that great shot you don't have to. Share it to your smartphone in a instant.
Easy Transfer: Images from the compatible Nikon D-SLR and COOLPIX cameras can be downloaded to a compatible smart device as they are taken or download existing images from the camera's SD memory card.Note: Images will be downloaded after they are saved to the camera's memory card. WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter Demonstration
Wi-Fi Shooting: Images can be taken remotely using a compatible smart device using the camera's Live View preview on the smart device to frame and compose the subject.Note: Smart device is used to remotely fire the camera, maximum distance is up to 49 feet and the smart device can not be used to adjust settings on the camera.
Easy Sharing: Single images or groups of images can be shared using apps stored on the smart device via email, text messaging, or by uploading to a blog or social networking site—just like any other image on your smartphone or tablet.Notes: Movies can not be viewed using the Wireless Mobile Adapter utility (app) but can be played back by tapping the movie or playback icon to display a list of movie apps and choosing an app from the list.
The dedicated application runs on Android™ 2.3 or later (smartphones); on Android 3.0 or later (tablets). iPhone® and iPad®: iOS version 6.0 or later. Operating system is required to use the WU-1a.**
The WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter works with Wi-Fi 11b/g/n.
**Specifications and Compatibility: OS: Smartphones, Tablets:Android™ version 2.3 or later (smartphone), Android version 3.0 or later (tablet). iPhone® and iPad®: iOS version 6.0 or later.Wi-Fi®: 11b/g/n (maximum range approximately 10-15m/33-49 ft). 

± Wi-Fi Compatibility

A camera connected to the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Wireless Mobile Utility application must be installed on the device before it can be used with a camera connected to the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter.

For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:

Download the Wireless Mobile Utility app on the App Store Download on the App Store
Download the Wireless Mobile Utility app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

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