To connect the camera to a Windows computer

1Make sure the camera is turned off.

2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the camera.

3Plug the flat end of the cable into any USB port on your computer.

Note

When the camera is connected to

 

your computer, only the power

 

control operates. The other

 

camera buttons do not respond.

 

 

Unloading images to a Windows computer

Unloading is the process of copying images from the camera’s memory to your computer. If you have a CF memory card installed in the camera, images will be copied from the CF memory card to the computer.

You can unload images from your camera in one of three ways: automatically, manually, or by connecting the camera as a disk drive. The automatic unload procedure is the preferred method. For descriptions of the other methods, see the online documentation with the HP Photo Imaging software.

Tip

To conserve battery power, you can use an HP-

 

approved ac adapter (optional) when you are

 

unloading images to your computer.

 

 

Follow the procedure in this section if your computer runs Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows 98.

To unload images automatically

1Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable.

2Turn on the camera.

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