Canon HF S20 Camcorder User Manual


 
134 External Connections
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.
r Refer to Starting CameraWindow.
Using the software
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Set the camcorder to mode, in single photo view.
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB
cable.
•Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 128).
If the device type selection screen appears, touch [Computer/
Printer].
4 Save the photos onto the computer.
r Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer.
IMPORTANT
When the camcorder is connected to a computer:
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove
the memory cards.
- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or
files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data
loss. Always save your movies on the computer, and restore files to
the camcorder, using only the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE.
Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the
specifications/settings of your computer.
If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of
them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.
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 double 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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