Nortel Networks COOLPIX S8000 - Manual (Page 124)

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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 Nikon Transfer software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer,
ViewNX for displaying transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating
panorama photos, must be installed using the supplied Software Suite CD. For
more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
• Windows 7 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate
editions)
• Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate editions)
• 32-bit versions of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional)
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6)
For information on the requirements for playing back high-definition movies, refer
to the ViewNX help information (System Requirements>H.264 High-Definition
(HD) movie playback) (
A 116).
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system
compatibility.
B
Note on Computer Connection
Disconnect other USB devices such as commercial USB chargers from the computer. Simultaneous
connection of the camera and other USB devices to the computer could result in operation
malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory
card. Refer to the documentation supplied with other USB devices for more information.
B
Notes on Power Source
• When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer pictures, use a fully charged battery to
prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
• When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default
setting) selected for the Charge by computer option in the setup menu, the battery inserted into
the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer (
A 117, 140).
Pictures can be transferred while the battery is charging.
• If the AC Adapter EH-62F ( A 149) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S8000 can be powered
from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the
camera to overheat or malfunction.