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Using the Camera with a Computer
Installing Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM on your computer makes it possible to
transfer images from the camera to your computer automatically.
. To install Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM
1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-
ROM drive.
Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your
computer does not display the menu screen automatically, navigate to the CD-
ROM on your computer and then double-click the “AutoMenu.exe” file.
2. Click “Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM 3.1” to select it and then click
“Read me.”
The “Read me” file contains important information about installation, including
installation conditions and computer system requirements.
3. Click “Install” for Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to complete
installation.
Checking Your Computer’s DirectX Version
In order to manage images using Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM, your computer
also needs to have Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher installed. Use the following
procedure to check your computer’s DirectX version.
1. Click the following items on your computer to display System Tools:
Start * All Programs * Accessories * System Tools.
2. On the System Tools “Tools” menu, select “DirectX Diagnostic Tool”.
On the “System” tab, check to make sure that the “DirectX Version” is 9.0 or
higher.
3. Click “Exit” to exit the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
• If your computer does not have Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM.
Save images to a computer automatically/Manage images