DATA-TRANSFER MODE

DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER

Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or

CompactFlash card may permanently be damaged.

WINDOWS 98

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.

WINDOWS ME AND WINDOWS 2000

To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped.

Click on the small window to stop the device. The safe-to remove-hardware window will appear. Click “OK.” Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.

When more than one external device are connected to the computer, the unplug-or-eject-hardware window can be used. To disconnect the camera, double click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar to activate the window.

The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the device by click- ing on it then click “Stop.”

A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device.

A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer. Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.

MACINTOSH

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash.

Disconnect the USB cable.

If the USB cable is disconnected before performing the first step, an alert message will appear. Always complete the first step before disconnecting the USB cable.

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Minolta Dimage 5, dimage7 Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer, Windows ME and Windows, Macintosh