Transferring Data To A Computer - Leica M Instruction Manual

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER

This camera is compatible with the following operating systems:
– Microsoft : Windows XP / Vista
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– Apple Mac OS X (10.6 or higher)
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The picture data on a memory card can be transferred to a
computer using the camera in two ways:
– With the memory card inserted in the camera. To do this, the
multifunction M hand grip available as an accessory and
equipped with a USB 2.0 port (see p. 228) must be attached to
the camera.
– Using a card reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
Notes:
• Details of how to attach the hand grip, its functions and how to
use it can be found in the manual.
• Connecting two or more devices to a computer or connecting
using a USB hub or extension cables can result in malfunctions.
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USB connection
The camera allows data to be transferred via a USB cable using
two different standards. It thus takes account of the fact that some
programs for transferring picture data require a connection
complying with the PTP protocol.
In addition, it is always possible to operate the camera as an
external drive ("mass storage").
Setting the function
1. In the (see p. 154/248) select
Main Menu
5, section), and
SETUP
2. select or
PTP Mass Storage
Connecting and transferring data using the PTP protocol
If the camera is set to PTP:
3. Use the USB cable (supplied with the hand grip) to connect the
USB socket on the hand grip to a USB port on the computer.
(page
USB mode
in the sub-menu.
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