187ConnectionsReading Photographs from Memory CardsIf you have a CompactFlash™ card reader or your computer is equipped with aPC card slot, you can transfer images directly from the memory card. Beforeinserting the memory card in a card reader or card slot, turn the camera offand remove the card from the camera.Using a CompactFlash ™ Card ReaderBefore using your card reader, be sure to read all documentation provided bythe manufacturer. Then follow the steps below to transfer images from thememory card using the card reader.1 Turn the computer onTurn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up.2 Insert the memory card into the card readerIf Nikon View 4 is installed, it will automatically detect cards from Nikondigital cameras. See the Nikon View 4 Reference Manual ( 180) for in-formation on transferring images to your computer.“CompactFlash ™ Card Reader”A CompactFlash™ (CF) card reader is a device that allows your computer to readmemory cards of the type used in your camera. CF card readers come in manyvarieties, ranging from inexpensive USB card readers to the built-in readersfound on some newer computers.“PC Card Slot”Commonly found on laptop computers, PC card slots take “PCMCIA” (PersonalComputer Memory Card International Association) cards, which are larger thanthe CompactFlash™ memory cards used in your camera. To read CompactFlash™memory cards using a PC card slot, you will require an EC-AD1 PC-card adapter,available separately from Nikon.
