Owner's Manual

Installing Software
Installing the Software Suite (Macintosh)
The illustrations in this section are intended as a guide only. The dialogs and messages
displayed during installation may differ in some respects from those shown here.
The supplied Software Suite CD contains Nikon Transfer and ViewNX software. Nikon Transfer
is used to copy (transfer) pictures from the camera to the computer, and ViewNX to view
pictures after transfer.
Before connecting the camera, be sure that the Software Suite is installed.
Software Suite System Requirements*
1
Start the computer and insert the installer CD.
Insert the Software Suite CD in a CD-ROM drive and double-click the Welcome icon (if the
Welcome icon is not displayed, double-click the CD icon on the desktop). Enter an administrator
name and password when prompted and click OK. A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
os'
Window'
Pre-installed versions of Windows Vista (32-bit),
Windows XP (Service Pack 2), or Windows 2000
Professional (Service Pack 4)1
MacIntosh
Mac as xversion 10.3.9, 10.4.10
If Nikon Transfer Is Already Installed
The language-selection dialog is not displayed if Nikon Transfer is already installed. The Software Suite
installer dialog is displayed in the language selected when Nikon Transfer was first installed.
HanMIsk snace A minimum of 1 GB free hard disk space required when Software Suite applications are running
Video resoJutton ,,024 x 768 (XGA) or greater with 24-bit color (True Color/millions of colors) or more
See the Install Guide on the Software Suite CD for mOTe information.
I Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.
2 If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, the D60 cannot be connected to the computer. Use a card
reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer.
• Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
• Other versions of Windows: 512 MB or more
(1 GB or more recommended)
512MBormore
(1 GB or more recommended)
2
Choose a language.
To install the Software Suite in the language currently
displayed, click Next. If the desired language is not available,
dick Region Selection to choose a different region and then
choose the desired language (the Region Selection button
is not available in the European release of the Software Suite).
The Software Suite installer
dialog will be displayed.
Installing the Software Suite (Windows)
The illustrations in this section are intended as a guide only. The dialogs and messages
displayed during installation may differ in some respects from those shown here.
Before Installing the Software Suite
o Turn off any virus-protection software and exit all other applications before beginning installation.
o log on to an account with administrator privileges when installing, using, or uninstalling the Software Suite.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Nikon
Transfer and ViewNX.
Auto·Start
When prompted, click Yes to have Nikon Transfer start automatically whenever a camera is connected
or a
camera memory card is inserted in a card reader or card slot. This setting can be changed after
installation
in the transfer options "Preferences" panel.
Click Nikon Standard Install.
Other installation options
Custom Install:
Install selected software.
Link to Nikon:
Download trial versions of Nikon software or
visit Nikon technical support websites (Internet
connection required).
Install Guide:
View online help for installing and using the Software Suite.
3
Start the computer and insert the installer CD.
Insert the Software Suite CD in a CD-ROM drive.
Windows Vista
An AutoPlay dialog will be displayed; click Run Welcome.exe. A HUser Account Control
H
dialog will then
be displayed; click Allow.
1
2
A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
If Nikon Transfer I' Already Installed
The language-selection dialog is not displayed if Nikon Transfer is already installed. The Software Suite
installer dialog is displayed in the language selected when Nikon Transfer was first installed.
If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically
Ifthe installer does not start automatically, select Computer or My Computer from the Start menu
(Windows Vista/XP) or double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop (Windows 2000 Professional),
then double-click the Software Suite CD icon.
Choose a language.
To install the Software Suite in the language currently
displayed, click Next. If the desired language is not displayed,
click
Region Selection to choose a different region and then
choose the desired language (the Region Selection button
is not available in the European release of the Software Suite).
The Software Suite installer
dialog will be displayed.
4
5
Exit the installer.
The message shown below will be displayed when
installation is complete.
Click OK to close the Software Suite installer
dialog.
If a dialog is displayed directing you to restart the
computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
3
Click Nikon Standard Install.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Apple
QuickTime, Nikon Transfer, ViewNX, and Microsoft
DirectX 9 (Windows XP/2000 only).
Other installation options
Custom Install:
Install selected software:
Link to Nikon:
Download trial versions of Nikon software or =E:.E~~"2;:;::-"
visit Nikon technical support websites (Internet
connection required).
Install Guide:
View online help for installing and using the Software Suite.
Apple QuickTime
Some time may be required to complete installation on some systems. Users ofWindows Vista are
requested to visit the Apple website for support information. Nikon recommends downloading and
installing the most up-to-date version ofQuicknme for Windows Vista.
Microsoft DirectX 9
Ifthe Microsoft DirectX 9 installer starts, follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
4
Exit the installer.
The message shown at right will be dispiayed when
installation is complete.
Click Yes to close the Software Suite installer dialog.
If a dialog IS dIsplayed directing you to restart the
computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
5
Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.