•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.

•When transferring video files previously saved on a computer to a memory card connected to the computer, do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the camcorder or computer. Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be played back on the camcorder.

NOTES

•Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual.

•Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 2,500 photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000 photos or more), you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader.

•Always use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function (Win- dows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection with the cam- corder before disconnecting the USB cable and operating the camcorder.

Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder

You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs.

Operating modes:

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection 1 or 1 ( 77).

Recording

1External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode.

2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode.

3Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback just before the desired scene.

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