Connecting to a Computer

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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 displaying transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos, must be installed using the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

•Windows 7 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate editions)

•Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Enterprise/Ultimate editions)

•32-bit versions of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional)

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6)

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 in the setup menu, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer (A 131, 152). Pictures can be transferred while the battery is charging.

•If the AC Adapter EH-62D (A 160) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4000 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the

126camera to overheat or malfunction.