Connecting to a Computer
This section describes how to use the supplied
Before Connecting the Camera
Before connecting the camera, install the software on the supplied Software Suite CD (see the Install Guide for more information). To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an
The camera can be connected to computers running the following operating systems:
•Windows: Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Professional). Users of Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 can transfer pictures by inserting the camera memory card in a card reader or card slot.
Q • Macintosh: Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.3)
See the websites listed on page xviii for the latest information on supported operating systems.
❚❚Supplied SoftwareNikon Transfer is used to copy photographs from the camera to the computer, where they can be viewed using ViewNX (Nikon Transfer can also be used to back up photographs and embed information in photographs as they are transferred, while ViewNX can be used to sort photographs, convert images to different file formats, and perform simple editing on NEF/RAW photographs).
DConnecting Cables
Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
DDuring Transfer
Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.
ACamera Control Pro 2
Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; pg. 240) can be used to control the camera from a computer. When Camera Control Pro 2 is running, “c” will be displayed in the control panel.
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