70Connecting to a Computer
3Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB connectionSee Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file).
4Set the•See Starting CameraWindow (Windows) or
•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
[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.