Can I use this without a computer when traveling and plug it into a computer when I return to transfer the images?
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If you put an SD card in the scanner (slot in front), that would enable you to scan documents without a computer (but you won't be able to view/edit the images/scans without a computer, of course).
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no.... it requires a wire from your computer. you could use a USB thumbdrive for no wires.
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Yes it works without the computer. But I have to caution you regarding buying this product. I bought two of them so far. They work for an year or so and it stops working. I have two of them and I can give them you free to you. just pay for postage.
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no, it is only connected through USB to your computer and your computer must be on for you to use it.
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We use ours strickly without a computer. It's only an option to link it to a computer.
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Hi Christie yes you can use it without the pc but has little memory you need download the information if you need your history, unfortunately the software does not work on Mac
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No it functions fine without it BUT if your device requires allot of power like a passport hard drive you will be required to hook up power. Most devices like Flash drives, mice, keyboards, Ect don't
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No, you don't need it. It works with the power suministrated by the usb cable taken from the PC, Laptop, iPad or iPhone.
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Yes, if you want transfer your photos to computer. I have notebook that has a SD slot. I pop out SD card and plug it into the notebook to transfer photos
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Yes, it also is used for charging the battery, however if you have a separate memory card reader or on your computer you don't need it for transferring pictures.
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I was able to connect my (http://www.amazon.com/Passport-Ultra-Portable-External-Backup/dp/B00E055H5O) without using any adapter.
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If you're using the computer to control the camera, I believe you should be able to set the software to save the images to any disc volume including external harddrives. There is no way to transfer images from the camera to an external drive without a computer, however, as you need a computer to act as a 'host' for image transfers. There are some portable photo storage devices made by Epson and other companies that can read memory cards and copy them into their internal harddrives. There is also a series of Wi-Fi capable SDHC memory cards called Eye-Fi which can use your wireless network to automatically transfer images to your computer or, depending on the model, to a web site of your choosing using local wireless hotspots.
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If it's a external hard drive, you cannot because there's not enough power running through the device. But thumb drives and flash drives work fine but beware that they transfer very slowly
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I don't know because I have not tried it but I can't see why you would want to do that since the camera comes with computer and electricity connections.
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i am not aware of this option as i haven't really read the owners manual. i know i plug the camera into the computer and it will download the pics, then i can throw them up on the cloud and use them across all my devices. i just got the camera so i can stick it in my pocket and get a good pic when i travel.
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None. You can buy an external USB drive or share a drive from another computer. We use our portable for that purpose.
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I never thought to try that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. It's a standard USB plug, so anything would plug into it. Would certainly be handy when travelling!