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Using the Camera with a Computer
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Precautions for Windows Vista Users
• The bundled software will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows Vista.
• The bundled software requires Administrator privileges to run.
• Operation on a self-made computer or under a dual-processor environment is not
supported.
• Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments.
You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images
(snapshot and movie files).
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To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1.
Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2.
On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [
6
].
3.
Use [
8
] and [
2
] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
4.
Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the
camera to connect it to your computer.
• The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s
battery is sufficiently charged before connecting.
• Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you
feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in
poor communication or malfunction.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will
be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the
illustration.
• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure you
align the connector correctly with the port.
Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer
USB port
USB cable
Making sure that the
6
mark on the camera is
aligned with the
4
mark of the USB cable
connector, connect the cable to the camera.
USB/AV port
Large connector
Small connector