Canon EOS 20D EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Manual (EOS Viewer Utility 1.2. - Page 16

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer O Do not connect more than one camera to the same computer. The connections may not operate correctly. O When unplugging the dedicated cable, be sure to grip the sides of the plug as you pull it out. O If you do not perform any operation while the camera and computer are connected, a confirmation message appears on the computer screen asking whether you wish to continue communicating with the camera for some computer systems. If you do not perform any operation even after this message appears, the communication with the camera is terminated. To re-establish the communication, press the shutter button down halfway or set the camera's power switch to and then back to . O Do not put your computer to sleep while it is connected to the camera. If your computer goes into the sleep mode, never disconnect the dedicated cable while your computer is still in the sleep mode. Always wake your computer up while it is connected to the camera. On some types of computer, disconnecting the dedicated cable while your computer is in sleep mode could prevent the computer from waking up correctly. Refer to the computer User's Manual for more information on sleep mode. O When you connect the camera to a computer, use of the DC Coupler Kit is recommended. O If your computer has a 4-pin IEEE1394 port, use a Canon 4-pin to 4-pin IEEE1394 cable (optional) with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II, and a 4-pin to 6-pin IEEE1394 cable (optional) with the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D. Using Your Card Reader Users with a third-party card reader can download images directly from a memory card to the computer. 1 Remove the memory card from the camera. 2 Load the card into the card reader. O Proceed to Chapter 3 continuously. For information on connecting the card reader to your computer, refer to the card reader User's Manual. W-10