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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 images from the camera (
Use the AC Adapter
• We suggest that you use the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a
computer to conserve battery power.
USB Port (
The USB interface 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.
PC Card Adapter
p. 9)
Computer End
p. 18, 42).
Computer USB Port
p. 17)
CF Card
The USB port is
marked with
this symbol.