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 Q 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, edit NEF/RAW photographs, and adjust NEF/RAW and JPEG images).

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 Pro 2

Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; 0 202) can be used to control the camera from a computer. When Camera Control Pro 2 is running, a capture mode indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and information display.

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