Data-Transfer Mode; System Requirements; Connecting The Camera To A Computer - Minolta Dimage 7Hi Owner's 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. 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 software CD-ROM (p. 136). Users with Mac OS 8.6 will need to
download and install a USB mass-storage device from the Apple web site (p. 139). No
special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.
Customers who have bought a DiMAGE 7, 5, S304, S404, X, or 2330 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 software CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE 7Hi with a
computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of the DiMAGE 7,
5, S304, S404, X, or 2330.
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Macintosh
Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2.2 and
Mac OS X 10.1 - 10.1.5

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 and Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to
connect to the operating system before connecting the camera to a computer.
Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before
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connecting the camera.
Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to
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the camera. Make sure the plug is firmly attached.
Attach the other end of the USB cable to the
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computer's 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 the camera from
operating properly.
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With a memory card in the camera, set the mode dial to the data-transfer
position; the data-transfer menu will be displayed. To change the card
while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 135.
After using the four-way key of the controller to
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highlight the USB option in the USB section of the data-
transfer menu, press the the right key of the controller;
"Enter" should appear on the right side of the screen.
Press the center of the controller to send a signal to the
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computer to initiate 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 camera's monitors will turn off.
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Trans
USB
USB Enter
Initializing USB
connection
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