158 / Transferring data to a computer
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”).
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
as new hardware (1
st
connection only!).
2. Double-click on the message (not required after the
1
st
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.
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