.To connect the camera to your computer and save files

1.Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu (page 54) or the PLAY menu (page 70).

2.On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].

3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].

4.Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh.

Connecting the camera to a computer with a USB cable starts charging of the camera’s battery (page 16).

Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction.

USB port

 

USB cable

(included with camera)

 

Large connector

 

[USB/AV] port

Small connector

Making sure that the mark on the USB cable connector is towards the lens side, connect the cable to the camera.

Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.

When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure you align the connector correctly with the port.

Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if you connect via a USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer’s USB port.

95Using the Camera with a Computer