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TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER
The Leica M Monochrom is compatible with the
following operating systems:
Microsoft
®
: Windows
®
XP/Vista
®
/7
®
Apple
®
Macintosh
®
: Mac
®
OS X (10.6)
The Leica M Monochrom is equipped with a USB 2.0
interface for transferring data to a computer. This
allows fast data transfer to computers with the same
kind of interface. The computer used must have either
a USB port (for direct connection to the Leica M
Monochrom) or a card reader for SD/SDHC cards.
Note:
When using a USB connection, note the following:
Connecting two or more devices to a computer or
connecting using a hub or extension cables can result
in malfunctions.
USB CONNECTION
The Leica M Monochrom allows data to be transferred
via a USB cable using two different standards. It
thus takes account of the fact that some programs
for transferring picture data require a connection
complying with the PTP protocol.
In addition, it is always possible to operate the camera
as an external drive ("bulk storage").
Setting the function
1. In the main menu (see p. 13/26), select
USB
connection
(4.1.24), and
2. then
PTP or Mass storage in the sub-menu.
CONNECTING AND TRANSFERRING DATA
USING THE PTP PROTOCOL
If the Leica M Monochrom is set to PTP and is detected
by the connected computer, proceed as follows:
Note:
Data transfer complying with the PTP standard always
accesses the active folder on the memory card you are
using. To view pictures from different folders or transfer
them to an external storage medium, you must activate
the corresponding folder first (see p. 146).
WITH WINDOWS
®
XP/VISTA
®
/7
®
1. Use the USB cable supplied (C) to connect the
USB socket (1.33) on the Leica M Monochrom to
a free USB port on the computer. To do this, first
open the flap (1.26) over the socket on the camera
downwards.
WITH WINDOWS
®
XP
• After connecting, a message appears on the desktop
to confirm that the Leica M Monochrom has been
detected as new hardware (1
st
connection only).
2. Double-click on the message (not required after the
1
st
connection).
• A pull-down menu entitled “M Monochrom Digital
Camera” opens for the data transfer wizard.
3. Click on “OK” and follow the subsequent instructions
in the wizard to copy the pictures to a folder of your
choice and access them in the normal way.
WITH WINDOWS
®
VISTA
®
/7
®
• After connection, a message about installation of the
device driver software appears above the taskbar.
At the same time USB connection appears on the
camera display. Successful installation is confirmed
by another message. The Auto review menu opens
with various device options.
2. You can use the Windows wizard to "Import Images"
or "Open Device to View Files" in the normal way, to
3. access the card directory structure using Windows
Explorer.
