USB Connect Setting

Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable (supplied).
  1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [USB Connect Setting] desired mode


Auto
Depending on the computer or other USB devices you connect to the camera, the connection mode is automatically selected from [MTP] or [Mass Storage].
When you use Windows 7, [MTP] is selected and Windows 7-specific functions become available.

MTP
Establishes a MTP connection between the camera and a computer or other USB devices.
When you use Windows 7, [MTP] is selected and Windows 7-specific functions become available.
When you use other operating systems (Vista/XP, MacOS X), the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer.

Mass Storage
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device.

Note
  • If Device Stage* does not appear when connecting the camera to a Windows 7 computer, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto].

* Device stage is a manageable menu (Windows 7-specific function) for camera connection, etc.