Before connecting the camera – Nikon D3 User Manual

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Q

❚❚Before Connecting the Camera

Install the necessary software from the supplied installer CD (see
the Install Guide for more information). To ensure that data
transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully
charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-6
AC adapter (available separately).

Before connecting the camera, select the
[USB] option in the camera setup menu
(pg. 350) and choose a USB option from
[MTP/PTP] (default) and [Mass Storage] as
described below.

D

Windows 2000 Professional

Do

NOT

select [MTP/PTP] when using Nikon Transfer. If [MTP/PTP] is

selected when the camera is connected, the Windows hardware wizard
will be displayed. Click [Cancel] to exit the wizard, and then disconnect
the camera. Be sure to select [Mass Storage] before reconnecting the
camera.

Operating system

*

Nikon Transfer

Camera Control Pro 2

• Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/

Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate editions)

• Windows XP (Home Edition/

Professional)

Choose

[MTP/PTP] or

[Mass Storage]

Choose

[MTP/PTP]

Mac OS X

(version 10.3.9 or 10.4.10)

Windows 2000 Professional

Choose

[Mass Storage]

* See the websites listed on page xxiv for the latest information on supported

operating systems.

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