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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to a Computer
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy
(transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied PictureProject software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be
installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the
Quick Start Guide
.
Confirming USB Option
The following two methods can be used to transfer pictures from the camera
to a computer:
• Press E (d) on the camera.
• Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.
The method used will depend on your computer’s operating system and the
USB option selected in the camera’s setup menu.
1
This camera supports the USB options, [PTP] (default setting) and [Mass storage].
2
The camera’s E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures in the following cases.
Use [Transfer] in PictureProject.
• When transferring pictures from the camera’s internal memory and [Mass storage] is
selected in the [USB] menu.
• When the memory card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding
the switch to the “write” position before transferring pictures.
3
If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, be sure to set the USB option to
[Mass storage]. If [PTP] is selected, the Found New Hardware Wizard will be displayed
when the camera is connected to the computer. Select [Cancel], close the window, and
disconnect the camera from the computer.
4
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.
Operating system
1
USB mode
2
E (d) on the
camera
3
[Transfer] in PictureProject
Windows Vista (32-bit HomeBasic/
HomePremium/Business/Enter-
prise/Ultimate editions)
Choose [Mass
storage].
Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
Windows 2000 Professional
4
Choose [Mass storage].
Mac OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.x) Choose [PTP].
Choose [PTP] or
[Mass storage].