Copying Pictures to the Computer (Storage/MTP)

When connected to a computer, the camera can function as external storage in much the same way as a hard drive or other external storage device. Data can be copied from the camera to the computer.

1. After confirming that the camera is off, connect it to the computer using the USB cable.

2. Turn the camera on.

   • The camera will display a message prompting you to identify the device to which the USB cable is connected.
   • If the message is not displayed, select [Select] for [USB Mode].
   • If the batteries are very low, the camera will not display a message when connecting to a computer. Be sure the batteries are charged.

3. Highlight [Storage] or [MTP] using FG and press the OK button.

   [Storage]: The camera functions as a card reader.

   [MTP]: The camera functions as a portable device.

   

4. The camera will connect to the computer as a new storage device.

• Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is equipped with a USB port.

  • Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc., computers without a factory-installed OS, or home-built computers
• Camera functions cannot be used while the camera is connected to the computer.
• If the computer fails to detect the camera, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
• When [MTP] is selected, movies exceeding 4 GB cannot be copied to the computer.