Minolta DiMAGE Xt Instruction Manual page 51

CONNECTING THE REMOTE CAMERA
Before the camera can be connected to a computer, the remote camera driver must be
installed, see page 98. 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 battery. For users with Windows 98SE, the USB driver must be
installed before connecting the camera to a computer (p. 86).
1.Select RemoteCamera from the transfer mode option in the
custom 2 section of the setup menu.
2.Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on
before connecting the camera.
3.Slide the AV-out terminal / USB-port cover open.
Insert the small plug of the USB cable into the cam-
era. Make sure the plug is firmly attached.
4.Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer's USB port.
Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The camera should be connect-
ed directly to the computer's USB port. Attaching the camera to a USB
hub may prevent the camera from operating properly.
5 Turn on the camera to initiate the USB connection. A live
image is displayed on the monitor.
RemoteCamera
To view the live image on the computer, follow the instructions
for the application used. Refer to the application's instruction
manual or help section for details.
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ATA TRANSFER MODE
NOTES ON REMOTE CAMERA OPERATION
When using the remote camera, exposure, white balance, and camera sensitivity are set
to auto. The optical and 4X digital zoom are active. There are no menu controls. The
monitor cannot be turned off. The flash is disabled. There is no audio.
Basic Custom1 Custom2
Reset default
Date/Time set
Date format
Video output Data storage
Transfer mode RemoteCamera
The camera can be focused periodically by pressing the
shutter-release button partway down. The AF system does
not continually focus when the button is pressed and held so
the operation should be repeated as the subject distances
changes.
Because of the data rate, there may be delays when the
camera is focused or zoomed.
The charger can be used as a camera stand. When the
camera is on, the charger does not charge or supply power
to the camera.
Refer to the applications instruction manual on how the view the
remote feed. With Microsoft Net messenger, simply click on the play
button. The option dialog box allows remote control over some of the
camera's functions. By clicking on the source
button in the video tab, zoom and focus controls
can be accessed; the controls are located on the
camera control tab of the dialog box.
Image magnification can be adjusted
with the zoom slider. Clicking the auto
check box on the focus option focuses
the camera. However, focus is not
continuous and the box must be
checked
required.
each time focusing is
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