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Using an external device (with a computer)
Using an external device (with a computer)
Connecting to a
computer
You can connect to a computer to view and
copy images from the internal memory of the
photo frame to the computer, and copy images
from the computer to the photo frame.
To connect a computer to the picture frame,
your computer must satisfy the following
recommended system requirements.
x Windows
Recommended OS: Microsoft Windows Vista
SP1/Windows XP SP3/Windows 2000
Professional SP4
Port: USB port
x Macintosh
Recommended OS: Mac OS X (10.4 or later)
Port: USB port
Notes
• If multiple USB devices are connected to a
computer or if a hub is used, a problem may occur.
In such a case, simplify the connections.
• You cannot operate the photo frame from another
USB device being used simultaneously.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data
communication.
• Operation with all computers that satisfy the
recommended system requirements is not
guaranteed.
• The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable
when connected to PC or Sony digital photo printer.
When other devices are connected to the photo
frame, these devices may not recognize the internal
memory of the photo frame.
1 Connect the photo frame to the AC
power source. (.page 18)
2 Connect the computer and photo
frame with a commercially available
USB cable (optional: VMC-
14UMB2)*.
* This cable may not be available in all
countries.
Note
Use a B-Type USB cable that is less than 3
meters long.
3 Turn the photo frame to ON.
(.page 19)
4 When the [AutoPlay] window
appears on the computer display,
click [Open folder to view files].
If the [AutoPlay] window does not appear,
click [Computer (My Computer)] in the
System requirements
Connecting to a computer to
exchange images
To USB B
connector
To USB connectorComputer
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