Transferring Data To A Computer; Usb Connection; With Windows® Xp/Vista - Leica M9 Instructions Manual

Transferring data to a computer

The LEICA M9 is compatible with the following operat-
ing systems:
Microsoft®: Windows® XP/Vista®
Apple® Macintosh®: Mac® OS X (10.5)
The LEICA M9 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 M9) 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 M9 allows data to be transferred via a USB
cable using two different standards. This allows for
the fact that some programs for transferring picture
data require a connection based on the PTP protocol.
In addition, it is always possible to operate the camera
as an external drive ("bulk storage").
158 / Transferring data to a computer
Setting the function
1. In the main menu (see p. 102/119) select USB
connection (4.1.26), and
2. then select either PTP or Mass storage in the sub-
menu.
Connecting and transferring data using the
PTP protocol
Once the LEICA M9 is set to PTP and has been detect-
ed by the connected computer, the procedure is as
follows:
Note:
The PTP protocol data transfer function always
accesses the respectively active folder of the memory
card in use. If you want to view or transfer images
in/from other folders, these must be activated (see
p. 152).
With Windows® XP/Vista®
1. Use the USB cable supplied (C) to connect the USB
socket (1.33) on the LEICA M9 to a free USB port
on the computer. To do this, first open the flap
(1.25) over the socket on the camera downwards.
With Windows® XP
• After connecting, a message appears on the desk-
top to confirm that the LEICA M9 has been detected
st
as new hardware (1 connection only!).
2. Double-click on the message (not required after the
st
1 connection).
• A pull-down menu entitled "M9 Digital Camera"
opens for the data transfer wizard.
3. Click on "OK" and follow the subsequent instruc-
tions in the wizard to copy the pictures to a folder
of your choice and access them in the normal way.
With Windows® Vista®
• 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 a further
message.
The "Automatic 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 nor-
mal way, to
3. access the card directory structure using Windows
Explorer.