DATA-TRANSFER MODE

Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. This manual does not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.

System requirements

For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. Both the computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. The following operating systems are compatible with the camera:

Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP home and professional editions

Mac OS 9.0~9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.3~10.1.5, 10.2.1~10.2.8, 10.3~10.3.9, 10.4~10.4.1

Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/

Europe:http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com

Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included Digital Camera Software CD-ROM (p. 103). No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.

Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE or Dynax digital camera and have installed the Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied Digital Camera Software CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE Z6 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.

A remote camera driver is supplied in the Windows edition of the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM. The driver is not compatible with this camera.

Connecting the camera to a computer

Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the full-battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition, read the section on page 103 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.

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

2. Insert the memory card into the camera. To change the memory card while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 110.

3. Open the terminal cover and attach the smaller plug of the USB

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cable to the camera. The arrow on the plug should face the back

of 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

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camera to a USB hub may prevent proper operation.

5. Press the main switch to turn on the camera. The USB connection is made automatically; a screen appears to indicate the operation. The monitor turns off when the connection has been made. If the USB connection is not made, disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.

Initializing USB connection.

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