Nikon CoolPix S500 - Manual (Page 81)

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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 or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
Confirming USB Option
The following two methods can be used to transfer pictures from the camera
to a computer:
• Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.
• Press E (d) on the camera.
The method used will depend on your computer’s operating system and the
USB option selected in the camera’s setup menu.
1
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.
2
This camera supports the USB options, [PTP] (default setting) and [Mass storage].
3
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.
4
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.
Operating system
1
USB mode
2
E (d)
on the camera
3
[Transfer] in PictureProject
Windows Vista (32-bit HomeBasic/
HomePremium/Business/Enter-
prise/Ultimate editions)
Choose
[Mass storage].
Choose [PTP] or
[Mass storage].
Windows XP (Home Edition
/Professional)
Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
Windows 2000 Professional
4
Choose [Mass storage].
Mac OS X (Version10.3.9, 10.4.x) Choose [PTP].
Choose [PTP] or
[Mass storage].