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'''Hello and thank you for visiting the PocketWizard® Wiki.'''
 
'''Hello and thank you for visiting the PocketWizard® Wiki.'''
  
This wiki, written exclusively by the PocketWizard support team, is for helping photographers use and understand their PocketWizard radios. You can learn about our '''[[PocketWizard Firmware|new firmware here]]'''. The steps below will help you get started with your new radios. You can also use the search box up above to help you find something, or you can choose from one of the options below.  
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This wiki, written exclusively by the PocketWizard support team, is for helping photographers use and understand their PocketWizard radios. This Wiki has 3 main purposes: how to set up your new PocketWizards, technical support and troubleshooting, and detailed information about your specific radio. You can use the search box up above to help you find something, or you can choose from one of the options below.  
  
'''First Steps to Set Up Your New Radios'''
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|'''Note:''' If you just purchased a new Plus IIIe or Plus IVe, it may use a different line of firmware than other PocketWizard radios. You can learn about our '''[[PocketWizard Firmware|new firmware here.]]'''
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==First Steps to Set Up Your New Radios==
 
#Download the Quick Guide for your radio '''[https://www.pocketwizard.com/support/manual/ here]'''
 
#Download the Quick Guide for your radio '''[https://www.pocketwizard.com/support/manual/ here]'''
 
#Check your firmware!  Go to the '''[[Getting Started]]''' page to download our Utility and update your radios. (note: PlusX users may skip this step)
 
#Check your firmware!  Go to the '''[[Getting Started]]''' page to download our Utility and update your radios. (note: PlusX users may skip this step)
 
#'''[https://www.pocketwizard.com/support/register/registration Register your radios!]''' A PocketWizard radio purchased new from an authorized dealer has a 2 year warranty against manufacturer's defects. Extend your warranty to 3 years by registering them online!
 
#'''[https://www.pocketwizard.com/support/register/registration Register your radios!]''' A PocketWizard radio purchased new from an authorized dealer has a 2 year warranty against manufacturer's defects. Extend your warranty to 3 years by registering them online!
  
'''Here are some helpful links:'''
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==Helpful links for technical support questions and common features==
  
'''[[PocketWizard E Release|E Release]]''' Our new firmware upgrade is a game changer! This is paid upgrade for the Plus III and Plus IV radios but you may be eligible for a free license-click [[E Release#E Release FAQs|here]] for details!
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Our new firmware upgrade is a game changer! This is paid upgrade for the Plus III and Plus IV radios but you may be eligible for a free license-click [[E Release#E Release FAQs|here]] for details!
  
'''[[HyperSync|Learn about HyperSync]]
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*'''[[The FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
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Looking for a quick solution to a common problem?  This is a great place to check!
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*'''[[HyperSync|Learn about HyperSync]]
 
If you want to sync a strobe over your camera's X-sync speed, our patented HyperSync technology might be able to help you!
 
If you want to sync a strobe over your camera's X-sync speed, our patented HyperSync technology might be able to help you!
  
'''[[The FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
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*'''[[Remote Camera Triggering]]'''  
Looking for a quick solution to a common problem? This is a great place to check!
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Did you know you can trigger your camera remotely (and you might be able to start and stop videos) using your PocketWizards?
  
 
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==Want more details about your PocketWizard radios?==
'''Want more details about your PocketWizard radios?'''
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''PocketWizard Standard Channel Radios''
 
''PocketWizard Standard Channel Radios''
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Revision as of 11:31, 9 January 2020

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Hello and thank you for visiting the PocketWizard® Wiki.

This wiki, written exclusively by the PocketWizard support team, is for helping photographers use and understand their PocketWizard radios. This Wiki has 3 main purposes: how to set up your new PocketWizards, technical support and troubleshooting, and detailed information about your specific radio. You can use the search box up above to help you find something, or you can choose from one of the options below.

Note: If you just purchased a new Plus IIIe or Plus IVe, it may use a different line of firmware than other PocketWizard radios. You can learn about our new firmware here.

First Steps to Set Up Your New Radios

  1. Download the Quick Guide for your radio here
  2. Check your firmware! Go to the Getting Started page to download our Utility and update your radios. (note: PlusX users may skip this step)
  3. Register your radios! A PocketWizard radio purchased new from an authorized dealer has a 2 year warranty against manufacturer's defects. Extend your warranty to 3 years by registering them online!

Helpful links for technical support questions and common features

Our new firmware upgrade is a game changer! This is paid upgrade for the Plus III and Plus IV radios but you may be eligible for a free license-click here for details!

Looking for a quick solution to a common problem? This is a great place to check!

If you want to sync a strobe over your camera's X-sync speed, our patented HyperSync technology might be able to help you!

Did you know you can trigger your camera remotely (and you might be able to start and stop videos) using your PocketWizards?

Want more details about your PocketWizard radios?

PocketWizard Standard Channel Radios

ControlTL Technology



This is a living document. As features change and grow, so will this wiki. If you have a question that is not answered here (or you just can't find it!), contact us directly: Inquiries


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