Data-Transfer Mode; System Requirements; Connecting The Camera To A Computer - Minolta DiMAGE S414 Instruction Manual

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.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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. Both 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:
IBM PC / AT Compatible
Windows 98, 98SE, Me,
2000 Professional, and XP.
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 Viewer CD-ROM (p. 95). No special driver software is required for
other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.
Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE 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 Viewer CD-ROM is required for
the operation of the DiMAGE S414 with a computer. The new software will have no affect
on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.
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ATA TRANSFER MODE
Macintosh
Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2.2 and Mac OS X
10.1.3 - 10.1.5, 10.2.1, and 10.2.2.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

A fresh set of batteries 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 batteries. For
users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on how to install the necessary USB
driver before connecting the camera to a computer (P. 95).
Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before connecting the
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camera.
2 Insert the CompactFlash card into the camera. Confirm
that the correct card is in the camera. To change the
CompactFlash while the camera is connected to a
computer, see page 102.
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Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the
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USB cable to the camera. Make sure the plug is firmly
attached.
Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer's
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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 it from operating
properly.
Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position to initiate
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the USB connection. A screen will appear to indicate
the beginning of the connection process. When the
signal has been received by the computer, the
LCD monitor will turn off.
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Initializing USB
connection
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