Using an external device (with a computer)

Connecting to a computer

You can connect to a computer to view and copy images from the internal memory of the photo frame to the computer, and copy images from the computer to the photo frame.

System requirements

To connect a computer to the picture frame, your computer must satisfy the following recommended system requirements.

xWindows
Recommended OS: Microsoft Windows Vista
SP1/Windows XP SP3/Windows 2000
Professional SP4
Port: USB port
xMacintosh
Recommended OS: Mac OS X (10.4 or later)

Port: USB port

Notes

If multiple USB devices are connected to a computer or if a hub is used, a problem may occur. In such a case, simplify the connections.

You cannot operate the photo frame from another USB device being used simultaneously.

Do not disconnect the USB cable during data communication.

Operation with all computers that satisfy the recommended system requirements is not guaranteed.

The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable when connected to PC or Sony digital photo printer. When other devices are connected to the photo frame, these devices may not recognize the internal memory of the photo frame.

Connecting to a computer to exchange images

1 Connect the photo frame to the AC power source. (.page 18)

2 Connect the computer and photo frame with a commercially available USB cable (optional: VMC- 14UMB2)*.

To USB B connector

Computer

To USB connector

*This cable may not be available in all countries.

Note

Use a B-Type USB cable that is less than 3 meters long.

3 Turn the photo frame to ON. (.page 19)

4 When the [AutoPlay] window appears on the computer display, click [Open folder to view files].

If the [AutoPlay] window does not appear, click [Computer (My Computer)] in the

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