Connecting to a Computer
Printers and Computers Televisions, to Connecting
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer.
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
•ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported.
•Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single panorama image.
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.5)
For information on the requirements for playing back
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.
BNote on Computer Connection
Disconnect other USB devices such as commercial USB chargers from the computer. Simultaneous connection of the camera and other USB devices to the computer could result in operation malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory card. Refer to the documentation supplied with other USB devices for more information.
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