Canon pixma mp170
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
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Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card (MP170)
Reading From And Writing To A Memory
Card (MP170)
Setting Up The Card Slot As The Memory Card Drive
Of The Computer
Of The Computer
Connecting the machine to a computer results in the memory card drive (removable hard disk) being
displayed under [My Computer].
displayed under [My Computer].
When a memory card is already inserted, connecting the machine to a computer results in the
memory card drive (removable hard disk) being displayed on the desktop.
memory card drive (removable hard disk) being displayed on the desktop.
Inserting a memory card into the machine and then opening the [Removable Disk] on your computer
enables you to view the photos stored on the card. Furthermore, you can copy the files to your hard
disk in the same way as any regular hard disk drive, and by changing the write protection setting,
you can copy files from your hard disk onto a memory card.
enables you to view the photos stored on the card. Furthermore, you can copy the files to your hard
disk in the same way as any regular hard disk drive, and by changing the write protection setting,
you can copy files from your hard disk onto a memory card.
Enabling Writing Of Data To Memory Cards
1
Press [MEMORY CARD].
2
Press [Menu] repeatedly until <SYSTEM SETTINGS> appears.
3
Use [
] or [
] to select <OTHERS>, then press [OK].
4
Use [
] or [
] to select <READ-ONLY MODE>, then press [OK].
5
Use [
] or [
] to select ON or OFF, then press [OK].
Important
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Do not remove a memory card or unplug the USB cable while a
memory card is being accessed.
memory card is being accessed.
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Do not put the computer into standby or sleep mode while a memory
card is inserted in the Card Slot. Similarly, do not remove or switch
memory cards while the computer is in standby or sleep mode.
card is inserted in the Card Slot. Similarly, do not remove or switch
memory cards while the computer is in standby or sleep mode.
z
Always turn OFF the machine before removing a memory card.
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Windows 2000: Turning OFF the machine causes the [Unsafe
Removal of Device] error message to be displayed. In this case click
[OK]. This has no effect on the computer or the machine.
Removal of Device] error message to be displayed. In this case click
[OK]. This has no effect on the computer or the machine.
Note
Make sure no memory card is inserted in the Card Slots.
ON:
The write protection is enabled. The Card Slot is used only for reading.
OFF:
The write protection is disabled. The Card Slot is used as the memory card drive
of the computer.
of the computer.
Note
Be sure to select ON when printing photos.