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Connecting to a Computer
This section describes how to use the supplied UC-E6 USB cable to connect the
camera to a computer.
Before Connecting the Camera
Before connecting the camera, install the software on the supplied Software Suite CD
(see the Quick Start Guide for more information).
To ensure that data transfer is not
interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL9a battery is fully charged.
If in doubt, charge
the battery before use or use an EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector
(available separately).
❚❚Supported Operating Systems
The camera can be connected to computers running the following operating
systems:
•Windows: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/
Business/Enterprise/Ultimate) and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/
Professional).
•Macintosh: Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.6)
See the websites listed on page xvi for the latest information on supported operating
systems.
❚❚Supplied Software
Nikon 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).
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.
DDuring Transfer
Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.
ACamera Control Pro2
Camera Control Pro2 (available separately; 0202) can b e used to contr ol the c amera f rom a
computer.
When Camera Control Pro2 is running, a capture mode indicator will be
displayed in the viewfinder and information display.