Copying Files to the PC (Macintosh)

Still images and video files that are stored in recording medium can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC.

1 Double-click the recording medium icon on the desktop. The folders in the recording medium appear.

2 Create a new folder, enter the folder name, and then double-click it.

3 Select the folder to be copied, and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder.

To copy still images: Copy the folder within the [DCIM] folder.

To copy video files: Copy the folder within the [SD_VIDEO] and [EXTMOV] folders.

The ACCESS lamp on the camera lights or blinks, and the folder is copied from the recording medium to the PC.

NOTE:

Never disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS lamp on the camera lights or blinks.

Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh)

Before loading or unloading recording medium or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera.

1 Drop the recording medium icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon.

If the confirmation message appears, click [OK].

2 Confirm that the ACCESS lamp on the camera does not light or blink.

If the ACCESS lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is turned off before proceeding.

3 Disconnect the USB cable.

4 Set the camera’s power switch to off. The camera turns off.

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GZ-MG50EK, GZ-MG20E, GZ-MG50E, GZ-MG30EK, GZ-MG30E specifications

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