Connecting To A Computer; Before Connecting The Camera - Nikon Coolpix L12 User Manual

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.
Operating system
Windows Vista (32-bit HomeBasic/
HomePremium/Business/Enter-
prise/Ultimate editions)
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows 2000 Professional
Mac OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.x)
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.
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1
E
Choose [Mass
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Choose [PTP].
USB mode
(d) on the
[Transfer] in PictureProject
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camera
Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
storage].
Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
Choose [Mass storage].
2
Choose [PTP] or
[Mass storage].
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