Sony DSC-P71, DSC-P31 Connecting your camera to your computer, For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users

3 Connecting your camera to your computer

1

,Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.

•When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel.

•When using Windows XP, the copy wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 49.

USB MODE

NORMAL a a a a

2

“USB MODE NORMAL” appears on the LCD screen of your camera. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize your camera. Wait for a while.

•If “USB MODE NORMAL” does not appear, confirm that [USB CONNECT] is set to [NORMAL] in the SET UP settings (page 98).

Removing the USB cable from your computer or the “Memory Stick” from your camera during a USB connection

For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users

1Double-click on the tasktray.

2Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop].

3Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].

4Click [OK].

This step is unnecessary for Windows XP users.

5Disconnect the USB cable or remove the “Memory Stick.”

For Windows 98 or 98SE users

Carry out only Step 5 above.

Copying still images to your computer

47