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Connecting to a computer, Before connecting the camera, A 145, 174) – Nikon COOLPIX-S8100 User Manual

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Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy
(transfer) images to the computer.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer.
ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that

were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed
and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported.

Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single

panorama image.

For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate,
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service
Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)

For information on the requirements for playing back high-definition movies, refer
to “System Requirements” in the ViewNX 2 help information (

A 149).

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system
compatibility.

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Note on Computer Connection

Disconnect other USB devices such as commercial USB chargers from the computer. Simultaneous
connection of the camera and other USB devices to the computer could result in operation
malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory
card. Refer to the documentation supplied with other USB devices for more information.