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With a PC
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About the SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard
• All other company and product names in the
operating instructions are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective corporations.
Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard
It may not be possible to play back the files on
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the
compatibility of the equipment in advance.
SD Memory Card (Optional)
The SD Memory Card (Optional) is virtually the same
size as a MultiMediaCard. It is an external memory
card that is available in larger capacities. It has a
write protect switch to prevent data writing and card
formatting, as well as a copyright protection function.
• SD Logo is a trademark.
MultiMediaCard
The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and
removable external memory card.
• These instructions do not cover the basic operations
of the personal computer or define any terms. For
this information, refer to the Operating Instructions
which accompany your personal computer.
• Do not disconnect USB Cable while the operation
light of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the software
or destroy the data in transfer.
• We recommend using the AC adaptor as the
power source for the Camcorder when using USB
Connection Kit. Data may be lost if the battery power
is lost while transferring data.
• If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while
virus checking software is running, the Camcorder’s
operation may stop midway through. In this case,
exit the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger,
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows
Messenger or MSN Messenger.
• Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as
picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if
folders are deleted.
• When the Camcorder is connected to a personal
computer in PC Mode, it will not be possible
to change to other modes. To change modes,
disconnect the USB cable, switch the Camcorder
Mode Dial, then reconnect the USB cable.
• When the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder is
switched to the PC Mode, a warning message may
be displayed. You may simply ignore it.
• When you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000,
you may install or uninstall this software after logging
ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to a
user name having equivalent authority.
• If you install the USB Driver after the USB Cable is
connected, or if you do not follow these Operating
Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recognized
correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from
[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the
USB Driver, and re-install it.
• With the Camcorder and personal computer
connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device
Manager]. Right-click [!DVC]
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in [Ports] or
[Other devices], and select [Uninstall].
([!DVC]
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will differ depending on the OS
or operating environment of your personal
computer.)
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a
“MultiMediaCard” by this Camcorder conform with
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established
by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
• If you attempt to play back files recorded with this
Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files
recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder,
you may not be able to play them back. Please
check the compatibility with the other equipment in
advance.
About the compatibility of the card files