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DATA
-TRANSFER MODE
DATA-TRANSFER MODE
Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on
using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software
manual. The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their
operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.
IBM PC / AT Compatible Macintosh
Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000
Professional, and XP.
Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2.2,
Mac OS X 10.1 ~ 10.1.5
Connecting the camera to a computer
Start up the computer.
• The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.
Insert the memory card into the camera.
• Confirm that the correct card is in the camera. To change the memory card while the
camera is connected to a computer, see page
79.
Attach the other end of the
USB cable to the comput-
er’s USB port.
• Make sure the plug is firmly
attached.
• The camera should be
connected directly to the
computer’s USB port.
Attaching the camera to a
USB hub may prevent the
camera from operating
properly.
A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer.
The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the bat-
tery. For users with Windows 98, 98SE, or Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on
how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer
(Windows 98 - p. 75, OS 8.6 - p. 78).
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Remove the USB-port cover. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the cam-
era.
• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.
• The USB-port cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.
For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage
device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The
computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to
support USB interface. The following operating systems are compatible with the
camera:
DiMAGE Xi system requirements
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Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:
North America: http://www.minoltausa.com
Europe: http://www.minoltaeurope.com/pe/digital/languages__stage.html
Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on
the included DiMAGE software CD-ROM (p. 75). Users with Mac OS 8.6 will need to
download and install a USB mass-storage device from the Apple web site (p. 78). No
special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.
Customers who have bought a DiMAGE 7, 5, S304, S404, 2330, or X digital camera
and have installed the Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation
procedure. The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied
DiMAGE software CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE Xi with a
computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of the DiMAGE 7,
5, S304, S404, 2330, or X.