Minolta Dimage 5, dimage7 DATA-TRANSFER Mode, Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position.

• The data-transfer menu will be displayed.

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 134.

Start up the computer.

• The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.

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DATA-TRANSFER MODE

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 and Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to connect to the operating system before connecting the camera to a computer (Windows 98 - p. 126, OS 8.6 - p. 129).

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6After using the four-way keys of the controller to high- light the USB option in the USB section of the data- transfer menu, press the the right key of the controller.

•“Enter” should appear on the right side of the screen.

7Press the center of the controller to send a signal to the computer 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 camera’s monitors will turn off.

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Initializing USB connection

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4 Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.

• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.

5Attach 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 the camera from operating properly.

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COMPUTER

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When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon will appear. If the computer does not recognize the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the com- puter. Repeat the connection procedure above.

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