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CONNECTING AT DSC (MASS STORAGE DEVICE)MODE
Computer
1Load a SmartMedia containing images into
your camera.
2Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the
camera on.
3Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP”
menu to “DSC” (➡P.52, 53).
4Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the
camera off.
1Switch your computer on.
2Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to
your computer.
3Switch the camera on.
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Camera
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Always use the prescribed procedure when
disconnecting or switching off the camera (➡P.62).
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Switch the camera off when you change the
SmartMedia (➡P.14).
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Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera
is communicating with the computer. See P.62 for
information on the disconnection procedure.
iThe viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green
and orange while the camera is communicating
with your computer.
i“DSC” appears on the LCD monitor.
iThe camera does not automatically switch off
when a USB connection is being used.
iFinePixViewer automatically starts up.
iA removable disk icon appears and you can
use your computer to transfer files to and from
the camera.

Camera Operation Computer Operation

Windows Macintosh
*Screen for Windows 98 SE
If you are connecting your camera to a Windows
PC for the first time, the “Add New Hardware
Wizard” window opens and driver software
installation begins (➡Software Quick Start Guide
booklet).
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You should use the optional AC power adapter when the
camera is connected to your computer (➡P.18, 65). Loss
of power during data transmission can prevent successful
data downloading (It also preserves battery power).
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Ensure that you insert the USB cable plugs into the
correct sockets.
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Push the cable plugs firmly into the connector sockets.
If the above operations do not occur, you do
not have the required software programs or
drivers installed on your computer. Refer to the
Software Quick Start Guide booklet and
complete the required computer setup
procedures. Then reconnect the camera to your
computer.