Nikon 2500 - Manual (Page 57)

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Connections
5 Connect the camera and computer
Connect the UC-E3 USB cable as shown below. Use the flat connector for
connection to the computer, and connect the other end of the cable to the
camera’s USB connector. Do not connect the camera via a USB hub or
keyboard.
6 Turn the camera on
Slide the mode selector to
or . If the UC-
E3 is connected, the monitor will remain off,
and all controls except the
( ) button
and power switch will be inactive.
Choosing a USB Protocol
The COOLPIX 2500 supports two USB protocols: Mass Storage (the default
option) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). Before connecting the camera to
a computer running Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or
Mac OS X, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP (
000). If
you are connecting the camera to a computer running Windows 2000 Profes-
sional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE),
Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and have changed the USB setting to PTP, return to the
USB menu and select Mass Storage.
Before Connecting the Camera
Before connecting your camera to a computer, make sure that Nikon View 5
is installed.