Change settings to transfer images from a digital camera

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To change settings to transfer images from a digital camera

  1. Open Wireless Link in Control Panel.

  2. On the Image Transfer tab, select the Use Wireless Link to transfer images from a digital camera to your computer check box.

  3. In Transfer images to a subfolder of, specify the default location for images transferred by Wireless Link.

  4. To automatically open Windows Explorer to the default location after receiving files, select the Explore location after receiving pictures check box.

Caution

  • To enhance security, do not enable infrared image transfer (IrTran-P), that is, do not select the Use Wireless Link to transfer images from a digital camera to your computer check box. If you select this check box, all incoming files sent over IrTran-P are automatically accepted. Because incoming files might contain harmful programs, ensure that the files originate from a trustworthy source. Do not open files if you cannot verify the source, do not recognize the file format, or are unsure of the content. Instead, delete the files immediately. For more information about infrared security considerations, see Related Topics.

Notes

  • Performing this task does not require you to have administrative credentials. Therefore, as a security best practice, consider performing this task as a user without administrative credentials.

  • To open a Control Panel item, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.

  • In the Windows Server 2003 family, only Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, supports infrared networking.

  • The Wireless Link icon appears in Control Panel only if an infrared device is already installed on your computer.

  • If you are using synchronization software, note that certain software will automatically disable infrared image transfer (IrTran-P). As a result, you will not be able to use Wireless Link to transfer images from a digital camera to your computer. In such cases, you might have to remove the synchronization software before you can use Wireless Link to transfer digital camera images. To determine whether your synchronization software disables infrared image transfer, see your software manufacturer's product documentation.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Transfer images from a digital camera to your computer
Transferring digital camera images to the computer
Security information for infrared communication