Sony DPF-V900 Operating Instructions - Page 39

External memory or other external device Notes • When using a commercially available USB cable, use an A-Type USB cable that is less than 3 meters long. • Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn the photo frame and external device off while the access lamp on the external device is flashing. Doing so may damage the data in the external device. Sony assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data. • A USB hub or USB device with a built-in USB hub may not work properly. • The photo frame cannot use data that has been encrypted or compressed using, for instance, fingerprint authentication or a password. Connecting to a computer You can connect to a computer to view and copy images of the internal memory of the photo frame to the computer, and copy images of the computer to the photo frame. System requirements To connect a computer to use the picture frame, your computer must satisfy the following recommended system requirements. x Windows Recommended OS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 (pre-installed at the time of shipment from the factory) Port: USB port x Macintosh Recommended OS: Mac OS X (10.4) or later (pre-installed at the time of shipment from the factory) 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 with connecting 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. Continued 39 GB Using an external device