Nortel Networks L12 Connecting to a Computer, Before Connecting the Camera, Confirming USB Option

Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied PictureProject 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.

Confirming USB Option

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

•Press E (d) on the camera.

•Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.

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) on the	[Transfer] in PictureProject
	camera3
Windows Vista (32-bit HomeBasic/	Choose [Mass
HomePremium/Business/Enter-		Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
	storage].
prise/Ultimate editions)
Windows XP Home Edition	Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
Windows XP Professional
Windows 2000 Professional4	Choose [Mass storage].
Mac OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.x)	Choose [PTP].	Choose [PTP] or
		[Mass storage].

1This camera supports the USB options, [PTP] (default setting) and [Mass storage].

2The camera’s E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures in the following cases. Use [Transfer] in PictureProject.

•When transferring pictures from the camera’s internal memory and [Mass storage] is selected in the [USB] menu.

•When the memory card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position before transferring pictures.

3If 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.

4Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

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