Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied audio video/USB cable to connect the camera to a com- puter, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Picture- Project software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Installing PictureProject

Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).

Confirming USB Option

The following two methods can be used to transfer pictures from the camera to a computer:

•Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.

•Press E (d) on the camera.

The method used will depend on your computer’s operating system and the USB option selected in the camera’s setup menu.

 

 

 

USB mode2

Operating system1

E (d)

3

[Transfer] in PictureProject

 

on the camera

 

 

Windows Vista (32-bit HomeBasic/

Choose

 

 

HomePremium/Business/Enterprise/

 

Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].

[Mass storage].

 

Ultimate editions)

 

 

 

 

 

Windows XP

Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].

(Home Edition/Professional)

 

 

 

Windows 2000 Professional4

Choose [Mass storage].

Mac OS X (Version 10.3.9, 10.4.x)

Choose [PTP].

 

Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].

 

 

 

 

1 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

2This camera supports the USB options, [PTP] (default setting) and [Mass storage].

3The camera’s E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures when the memory card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Use [Transfer] in PictureProject. To use E (d) on the camera, unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position before transferring pictures.

4If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, be sure to set the USB option to [Mass storage]. If [PTP] is selected, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] will be displayed when the camera is connected to the computer. Select [Cancel], close the window, and disconnect the camera from the computer.

jNote on Power Source

Printers and Computers, Televisions, to Connecting

When connecting the camera to a computer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the cam-

 

era from turning off unexpectedly.

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