Preparations

Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. (Windows users only: you also need to select Camer- aWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder to the computer (steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the photos ( 129).

1Install the software on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

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

2Set the camcorder to mode, in single photo view.

Select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 52) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view.

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

•Connection 4 . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 119).

•If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/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 also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch setting.

DVSD 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.

-Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

128 Š External Connections