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Connecting to a Computer
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3 Connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB connection
–connection type ( 68)– shown
in the previous section PC
Connection Diagrams.
See Connecting the Camcorder to a
Computer in the Digital Video
Software instruction manual
(electronic version on PDF file).
4 Set the auto-launch setting.
• See Starting CameraWindow
(Windows) or Auto-downloading
(Macintosh) in the Digital Video
Software instruction manual (electronic
version on PDF file).
• The direct transfer menu appears on
the camcorder screen.
IMPORTANT
When the CARD access indicator is on or
flashing do not perform the following actions.
Doing so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover and
do not remove the memory card.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the position of the /
switch or the operating mode.
Operation may not work correctly depending
on the software and the specifications/settings
of your computer.
The image files on your memory card are
valuable, original data files. If you wish to use
the image files on your computer, make copies
of them first, and use the copied file, retaining
the original.
NOTES
We recommend powering the camcorder
using the compact power adapter.
Refer also to the computer’s instruction
manual.
Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X:
Your camcorder is equipped with the standard
Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to
download still images (JPEG only) simply by
connecting the camcorder to a computer using
the USB cable without installing the software
from the supplied software CD-ROM.
Transferring Images
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[ ALL IMAGES...]
Transfers all images to the computer.
[ NEW IMAGES...]
Transfers only those images that have not
yet been transferred to the computer.
[ TRANSFER ORDERS...]
Transfers images with transfer orders
( 71) to the computer.
[ SELECT & TRANSFER...]
Allows you to select the still image you
want to transfer to the computer.
[ WALLPAPER...]
Allows you to select the still image you
want to transfer and set it as your
computer’s desktop background.