PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide

9
Windows
Connecting to the Computer
To Load Images Directly from a CompactFlash
TM
Card (CF Card)
Remove the CF card from the camera and insert it directly into an optional CF card reader, or
insert it directly into an optional PC card reader or the computer’s PC card slot using an
optional PCMCIA adapter (PC card adapter) as shown below.
1. Place the CF card from the camera into the PC card adapter.
2. Insert the assembly into the computer’s PC card slot or a PC card reader attached to the
computer.
Please refer to the documentation for your computer or PC card reader to ascertain whether
the computer should be turned off or can be left running when the PC card adapter assembly
is inserted into the slot.
To Load Images onto the Computer by Cable
1. Shut off the computer and turn the camera’s Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position.
2. Attach the PC interface cable to a serial port (COM port) on your computer
and the DIGITAL terminal on your camera as shown below.
Serial Port (COM Port)
DIGITAL Terminal
PC Interface Cable
3. Turn on the computer and start Windows.
This completes the setup required to load camera images onto your computer.
DIGITAL
VIDEO
➜
Place in Adapter Insert into Slot