CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer (P. 95).

1 Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.

2 Insert the CompactFlash card into the camera. Confirm that the correct card is in the camera. To change the CompactFlash while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 102.

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3 Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. Make sure the plug is firmly attached.

4 Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s USB

port. Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The camera

 

should be connected directly to the computer’s USB port.

 

Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent it from

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operating properly.

 

5 Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position to initiate the USB connection. A screen will appear to indicate the beginning of the connection process. When the signal has been received by the computer, the LCD monitor will turn off.

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Initializing USB connection

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