Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Selecting a Connection Method
The following different interfaces and methods can be used to connect the camera to a
computer. Once a connection has been established using one of the methods, you can
start the software and begin to load the camera images (
Use the AC Adapter
• You are recommended to use the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a
computer to conserve the battery charge.
USB Port (
The USB interface transfers data more rapidly than the serial interface and can start
the image loading software automatically.
USB Cable Connector Shapes
Camera End
CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot (
If you have a computer equipped with a PC card slot, a CF card reader or a PC card
reader, you can place the camera's CF card into these devices to establish a direct
connection. You will require a PC card adapter for PC card slots.
p. 11)
Computer End
p. 21 or 41).
Computer USB Port
p. 19)
CF Card
9
The USB port is
marked with
this symbol.