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) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, ViewNX for viewing transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional)
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.6)
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.
BNotes on Power Source
• When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer pictures, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
• When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default setting) selected for the Charge by computer option (A84, 131) in the setup menu, the battery
inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Pictures can be transferred while the battery is charging.
• If the AC Adapter
80
62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.