1128 Connecting the camera to a computerFlowUsing the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect thecamera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computerusing the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera.Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 114Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable gP. 118Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 119Download image files to the computer gP. 121Disconnect the camera from the computer gP. 122TIPSViewing 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 optional AC adapter when connecting thecamera to a computer. If you use a battery, make sure it has enough power.The camera does not turn off automatically while it is connected to(communicating with) a computer. If the battery power runs out, the camera willstop whatever operation it is performing. This may result in a computermalfunction, or loss of image 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.
