Nikon D80 - Manual (Page 79)

67 Reference: Connecting to a TV, Computer, or Printer / Connecting to a Computer
The camera can be connected to a computer using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. The sup-
plied PictureProject software can then be used to copy photographs to the computer, where
they can be organized, retouched, and printed.
Before Connecting the Camera
Install PictureProject or any other software you may need after fi rst reading the manuals and
reviewing the system requirements. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure
the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before connecting the
camera or use an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately).
Before connecting the camera, select the USB item in the camera
setup menu and choose a USB option as described below.
Computer operating system USB
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional Choose PTP or Mass Storage
Mac OS X
Windows 2000 Professional Choose Mass Storage *
* Do
NOT
select PTP. If PTP is selected when the camera is connected, the
Windows hardware wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wiz-
ard, and then disconnect the camera and select Mass Storage.
Connecting the USB Cable
1
Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up.
2
Turn the camera off .
3
Connect the supplied UC-E4 USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert
the connectors at an angle. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not con-
nect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.
USB connector
Connecting to a Computer