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====Key features of the PocketWizard Utility====
 
====Key features of the PocketWizard Utility====
* Updating the firmware in USB enabled PocketWizards. Currently this includes the MultiMAX, the [[PowerST4]], and the Canon and Nikon versions of the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5.
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* Updating the firmware in USB enabled PocketWizards. Currently this includes the [[Plus III]], [[MultiMAX]], [[PowerMC2]], [[PowerST4]], and the Canon and Nikon versions of the [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5]].
* Modifying the settings for the C1 and C2 configurations in a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5. Configurations are similar to custom function settings in your camera, allowing you to have different setups, depending on the results desired or equipment used. Please see the [[Factory Reset]] page for the default configuration settings.
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* Modifying the settings for the C1 and C2 configurations in a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 and select functions of the PowerST4 and PowerMC2. Configurations are similar to custom function settings in your camera, allowing you to have different setups, depending on the results desired or equipment used. Please see the [[Factory Reset]] page for the default configuration settings.
  
 
====Preparing to Use the PocketWizard Utility for the first time====
 
====Preparing to Use the PocketWizard Utility for the first time====
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Once the PocketWizard Utility has been installed successfully you should register all USB enabled PocketWizard units with the application. To do this follow the steps below.
 
Once the PocketWizard Utility has been installed successfully you should register all USB enabled PocketWizard units with the application. To do this follow the steps below.
  
* Start the PocketWizard Utility.
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#Start the PocketWizard Utility.
* Connect the USB cable from your computer to your PocketWizard USB enabled radio.
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#Connect the USB cable from your computer to your PocketWizard USB enabled radio. The PocketWizard Utility will automatically find the radio and register it in the application. This will be complete when you see the radio information on the main screen.
* The PocketWizard Utility will automatically find the radio and register it in the application. This will be complete when you see the radio information on the main screen.
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#Unplug the radio and repeat the previous steps for the rest of your USB enabled PocketWizard radios.
* Unplug the radio and repeat the previous steps for the rest of your USB enabled PocketWizard radios.
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#Once all of your radios have been registered, click the Check For Updates button. Refer to the Check For Updates section for more information.
* Once all of your radios have been registered, click the Check For Updates button. Refer to the Check For Updates section for more information.
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====Setting the MultiMAX to USB mode====
 
====Setting the MultiMAX to USB mode====
  
* Connect the radio to your computer.
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Follow the instructions on the [[MultiMAX FAQ#How_do_I_put_my_MultiMAX_into_USB_Mode|MultiMAX FAQ]].
* While holding down the Back Light Button turn on the radio to either TRANSMIT or RECEIVE.
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* When the radio is in USB mode the LCD screen should be blank and the top red LED will blink steadily.
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Revision as of 10:19, 5 August 2014

Next recommended reading: Factory Reset



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Advanced features in the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are available when using the PocketWizard Utility and connecting your radio to your PC or Mac via a USB cable. The PocketWizard Utility allows you to update your USB enabled PocketWizard with the latest Firmware and adjust the features of the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5. The latest version of the utility can be downloaded from pocketwizard.com.


System Requirements

  • Internet connection (for downloading Firmware and Application updates).
  • Working USB connection (to connect USB enabled PocketWizard).
  • USB cable with standard USB connector(to connect to PC) to mini USB connector (to connect to PocketWizard).


Key features of the PocketWizard Utility

  • Modifying the settings for the C1 and C2 configurations in a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 and select functions of the PowerST4 and PowerMC2. Configurations are similar to custom function settings in your camera, allowing you to have different setups, depending on the results desired or equipment used. Please see the Factory Reset page for the default configuration settings.

Preparing to Use the PocketWizard Utility for the first time

Once the PocketWizard Utility has been installed successfully you should register all USB enabled PocketWizard units with the application. To do this follow the steps below.

  1. Start the PocketWizard Utility.
  2. Connect the USB cable from your computer to your PocketWizard USB enabled radio. The PocketWizard Utility will automatically find the radio and register it in the application. This will be complete when you see the radio information on the main screen.
  3. Unplug the radio and repeat the previous steps for the rest of your USB enabled PocketWizard radios.
  4. Once all of your radios have been registered, click the Check For Updates button. Refer to the Check For Updates section for more information.


Setting the MultiMAX to USB mode

Follow the instructions on the MultiMAX FAQ.


Setting the MiniTT1/FlexTT5 to USB mode

The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 auto detect when the USB cable has been connected. To see the battery level, the MiniTT1 and the FlexTT5 need to be powered on for at least 3 seconds before plugging in the USB cable.


PocketWizard Utility FAQ

Having trouble with the Utility? Check out our PocketWizard Utility FAQ page!