1318Connecting the camera to a computerFlowUsing the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect thecamera to a computer and download (transfer) the images to your computerusing the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera.Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 133Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable gP. 137Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 138Download image files to the computer gP. 140Disconnect the camera from the computer gP. 141TIPSViewing and editing downloaded imagesjIf you want to process images using graphics applications, make sure youdownload the images to your computer first. Depending on the software, theimage files may be damaged if the images are processed (rotated, etc.)while they are still in the internal memory or on the card.If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cablejImage files on xD-Picture Card may be downloaded using the optional PCcard adapter. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shownon the back cover of this manual.Note• It is recommended that you use the AC adapter when connecting the camerato a computer. If you use a battery, make sure it has enough power. Thecamera does not turn off automatically while it is connected to (communicatingwith) a computer. If the battery power runs out, the camera will stop whateveroperation it is performing. This may result in a computer malfunction, or loss ofimage data (file) being transmitted.• Do not turn the camera off while it is connected to the computer. Doing so couldcause the computer to malfunction.• Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operationif there is any problem with compatibility between the computer and the hub. In thiscase, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer.OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Computer equipped with a USB portUSB CablePrepare the following items before starting.
