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Using the Camera with a Computer
. Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software
Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the
“Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about
computer system requirements also can be found under “Computer System
Requirements for Bundled Software (For Windows)” on page 123 of this manual.
. Precautions for Windows Users
• Except for Adobe Reader, the bundled software requires Administrator privileges to
run.
• Operation on a self-made computer 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).
NOTE
• You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially
available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory
card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer.
. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera.
2. Use the USB cable that
comes with the camera
to connect it to your
computer.
The camera will turn on
automatically and battery
charging will start (page 18).
• The camera may not turn
on automatically in the
case of certain computer
models or connection
conditions. If this
happens, press [ON/OFF]
(Power) to turn on the
camera.
• Make sure that you insert
the cable connector into
the USB port until you
feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in
poor communication or malfunction.
Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer
USB port
USB cable
(included with camera)
[USB/AV]
port
Large connector
Small connector
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.