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Table of contents Notice for users ...2 Introduction ...4 Notes on using DirectCD ...6 When using a CD-R ... 6 When using a CD-RW ... 7 Installing DirectCD ...8 Using DirectCD ...10 Starting DirectCD ... 10 Writing data to a disc ... 11 Removing the disc ...12 When using a CD-R ...
Introduction This manual describes how to install the application software, DirectCD supplied with the camera, and how to use it. If explanations described in this manual are different from the PDF file in the CD-ROM, follow explanations described in this manual.
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Recommended Windows environment for DirectCD • MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster (When using DirectCD with the camera: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster) • 32 MB or more of RAM • 45 MB or more of free hard-disk space •...
Notes on using DirectCD When using a CD-R The supplied writing software, DirectCD v3.01c_S55, is required to connect the camera and a computer using the USB connector. If any other CD-R/RW writing software has been installed on your computer, check the chart below. Start Any writing software has been installed...
To check the version of your DirectCD software Click in the following order: [Start] [DirectCD Wizard]. You can check the version on the start up screen. When using a CD-RW • You cannot use the CD-RW which was formatted with other equipment than the camera.
Installing DirectCD When connecting the camera to your computer using the USB cable, be sure to install the USB driver before connecting the USB cable. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the camera. E.g., for Windows Me users Follow these steps below to install DirectCD.
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Click [DirectCD]. The “Welcome” window appears on the screen. Click [Next]. Read the text on the window carefully, and if you accept it, click [Yes]. Check the folder in which DirectCD will be installed. When you install DirectCD into another folder other than the default one, click [Browse...], and select the folder.
Using DirectCD You have to install the USB driver into your computer to connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. Do not connect your camera to your computer before installing the USB driver. For details on the installation of the USB driver and on the directory, refer to the operating instructions of the camera.
Turn on the camera and your computer. “DirectCD Disc Ready” appears on the screen. If this screen does not appear, double-click the CD icon taskbar, in the lower corner of your screen. Click [OK]. Writing data to a disc Once your disc is formatted as a DirectCD disc, you can write data to it in several different ways: •...
Removing the disc Note When you write new data onto the disc, before removing the disc from the camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. If you remove the disc or disconnect the USB cable, without following the procedure, data on the disc may be broken.
When using a CD-RW Right-click th e DirectCD icon from the drop-down list box. Check that the ACCESS lamp is not lit, click [OK] on the screen, then open the disc cover and remove the disc. on the taskbar and select [Eject]...
Modifying data in a disc Writing more data to a disc After you have formatted a blank disc for DirectCD use, you can keep adding data to the disc until it is full. To do so, follow these steps: Insert the disc into the camera and connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
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