Connecting The Camera To A Computer - Minolta MM-A208 Instruction Manual

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 con-
necting the camera to a computer.
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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 con-
nected to a computer, see page 135.
After using the four-way key of the controller to highlight the
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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 comput-
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er to initiate the USB connection. A screen will appear to indi-
cate the beginning of the connection process. When the signal
has been received by the computer, the camera's monitors will
turn off.
Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before connecting the
camera.
Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the cam-
era. Make sure the plug is firmly attached.
Attach the other end of the USB cable to the 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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USB
Enter
USB
Initializing USB
connection
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