2-2Connecting the Camera to Your ComputerConnect the camera to your computer with the interface cable so that they can communicate.You can connect the camera while your computer is running.● When you connect the camera to your computer, be sure to follow theprocedure below.● Never perform the following operations while the software installed from theSOLUTION DISK runs after connecting the camera to the computer as acommunications error may occur.• Setting the camera’s main switch to • Opening the CF card slot cover• Disconnecting the interface cable, the power cord, or the AC adapter’s plug• Removing the DC coupler or the batteryBefore you perform the operations above, be sure to end the software beingused.1 Plug the interface cable into the computer.● Plug the cable into the IEEE1394port on the computer.● You can plug either end of thecable into the IEEE1394 port.● The location of the port differsdepending on your computer. Referto the User’s Manual for yourcomputer for details.2 Plug the interface cable into your camera.● Open the cover and plug the cableinto the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.● You can plug either end of thecable into the DIGITAL terminal.3 Set the camera’s main switch to .\ The camera can now communicate with your computer.● Start up the software to be used.\ If you are using Windows Me, the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] dialog box appears,and if you are using Windows XP, the [EOS-1DS] dialog box appears. Click the[Cancel] button to close these dialog boxes.Interface cableDIGITAL terminalIEEE1394 portInterface cable
