Sony SLT-A58 - Manual (Page 177)

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Connecting the camera to a computer
Selects the method used to make a USB connection between the camera
and a computer or a USB device using a USB cable.
MENU button t 2 t [USB Connection] t Select the desired
setting
Notes
• When [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], it may take some time to establish a
connection.
• If Device Stage* is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8, set [USB
Connection] to [Auto].
* Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices, such as a camera
(Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8).
Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions.
MENU button t 2 t [USB LUN Setting] t Select the
desired setting
Making a USB connection
Auto Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection
automatically, based on the computer or other USB devices
to be connected. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are
connected in MTP, and its unique functions are enabled for
use.
Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera, a
computer, and other USB devices.
MTP Establishes an MTP connection between the camera, a
computer, and other USB devices. Windows 7 or Windows 8
computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions
are enabled for use. In the case of other computers (Windows
Vista/XP, Mac OS X), the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the
still images in the recording folder on the camera are
imported to the computer.
PC Remote Uses “Remote Camera Control” to control the camera from
the computer, including such functions as shooting and
storing images on the computer (page 68).
Setting the USB connection mode (USB LUN Setting)