Transferring Data To A Computer - Leica M Instruction Manual

TRANSFERRINg DATA TO A COMpUTER

The Leica M 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 Leica M 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 interface
(see p. 226) must be attached to the camera.
– Using a card reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (see p. 145)
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 Leica M 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 ("bulk storage").
Setting the function
1. In the (see p. 154/246) select
Main Menu
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.
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(page 5,
USB mode
in the sub-menu.