External Connections

Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD- ROM you can transfer still images to a

computer simply by pressing . Refer also to the relevant sections in the “Digital Video Software” instruction manual (PDF file).

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Preparations

Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. (Windows users only: you also need to select CameraWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder to the computer (steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to

transfer the still images ( 73).

1Install the supplied Digital Video Software.

Refer to the installation guide (separate leaflet included with the CD-ROM).

2Set the camcorder to mode.

/ Select in advance the memory from which you want to

transfer still images ( 57).

3Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable.

Connection . Refer to

Connection Diagrams ( 67).

If the device type selection screen

appears, select [PC/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 need also 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.

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.

During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized.

-Erasing all still images

-Erasing all transfer orders

-Erasing all print orders

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Cannon FS10/FS11/FS100 Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer, Preparations, Transfer the still images

FS10/FS11/FS100 specifications

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