Canon HF20 A Camcorder User Manual


 
128 External Connections
Preparations
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer
for the first time. (Windows users only: you also need to select Camer-
aWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder
to the computer (steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the
photos (
129).
1 Install the software on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution
Disk CD-ROM.
Refer to the installation guide (separate leaflet included with the
CD-ROM).
2 Set the camcorder to mode, in single photo view.
Select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card
( 52) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo
view.
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB
cable.
•Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 119).
If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer]
and press .
The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the
button lights up.
First-time connection to a computer running Windows
Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the
computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch
setting.
Refer to Starting CameraWindow.
IMPORTANT
While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the
memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
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