Connecting the Camera

Note the following before you start:

◗If you have the optional AC adapter, you can conserve battery life by using it when you connect the camera to your computer. See page 1-5 for instructions.

◗The camera’s auto shut-off feature takes place after

5 minutes of inactivity when the camera is connected to your computer. (If you are using the optional AC adapter, the camera remains on.) To turn the camera back on, close the lens cover and then open it again. (You can change the auto shut-off time period if you want. See page 7-4 for instructions.)

◗When you connect the camera, make sure your system is not exposed to sources of electromagnetic interference, such as stereo speakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

Make sure you have the serial cable that came with your camera. Then follow these steps:

1Turn off the camera and your computer.

2Locate a serial port on the back of your computer. You may have two serial ports labeled COM1 and COM2, or the ports may be labeled with icons. If you have two serial ports available, use COM1 (port 1) to connect your camera.

NOTE

If you have a 25-pin serial port, you can use a 9- to 25-pin

adapter.

3Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the serial ports on your computer, and insert the connector. Then tighten the screws.

3-2 Getting Pictures Into Your Computer