Nikon (1855mm Kit) Red Connecting to a Computer, Before Connecting the Camera, Supplied Software

QConnections

Connecting to a Computer

This section describes how to use the supplied UC-E17 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer.

Before Connecting the Camera

Before connecting the camera, install the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL14 battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector (available separately).

❚❚Supplied Software

ViewNX 2 includes a “Nikon Transfer 2” function for copying pictures from the camera to the computer, where ViewNX 2 can be used to view and print selected images or to edit photographs and movies. For more information, see ViewNX 2 online help.

❚❚Supported Operating Systems

The supplied software can be used with computers running the following operating systems:

•Windows: Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/ Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/ Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/ Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or 32-bit editions of Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs may run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista. This application is not compatible with computers running 64-bit Windows XP.

•Macintosh: Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2)

See the websites listed on page xiv for the latest information on supported operating systems.

AConnecting 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. Close the connector cover when the connector is not in use.

DDuring Transfer

Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.

AWindows

To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu (Internet connection required).

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