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Step 3: View Files

By default, the connection between the camera and computer is automatically terminated and Nikon Transfer 2 automatically closes  when file transfer is complete. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
The ViewNX-i window will open and the files will be displayed when transfer is complete.
In Basic Operations of the ViewNX-i Window, the basic operations of the ViewNX-i window are described.
Default transfer destinations
By default, files are transferred to a new subfolder in folders below.
  • Windows:
  • [(User name)] > [Pictures] > [Nikon Transfer 2]
  • Mac OS:
  • [Users] > [(User name)] > [Pictures] > [Nikon Transfer 2]
Refer to "Choosing a Transfer Destination" for information on changing the default destination.
Hidden images (Windows only)
Images hidden using the camera Hide image option are displayed in thumbnail list but will be treated as hidden images after transfer to a Windows computer. Follow the steps below to view hidden images on a Windows computer:
  • Windows 10: Right-click the [Start] button and select [File Explorer]. Select [File] then [Change folder and search options] to open the [Folder Options] dialog. Click the [View] tab and set [Hidden files and folders] in [Advanced settings] to [Show hidden files, folders, or drives].
  • Windows 8.1: Right-click the [Start] button and select "Control Panel". Select [Appearance and Personalization] then [Folder Options] to open the [Folder Options] dialog. Click the [View] tab and set [Hidden files and folders] in [Advanced settings] to [Show hidden files, folders, or drives].
Removing devices from the system
In the following cases, before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable, see "Removing Devices from the System" and properly terminate the connection.
  • [Mass Storage] is selected for the camera USB option.
  • Files are being transferred using a card reader.
If ViewNX-i does not start
  • Check the [Open destination folder with the following application after transfer:] option in the [Preferences] panel of Nikon Transfer 2. Refer to "The [Preferences] Panel" for details.
  • Note that at default settings, the selected application will not start if all files have previously been transferred.
If Nikon Transfer 2 does not close automatically