Downloading to a PC

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Connecting to a Computer

To transfer your still pictures and videos to your PC or Macintosh, you will need an
optional DV cable, a suitably equipped computer with IEEE1394 connection (also known
as Firewire), a DV card, and editing software equipped with your computer or
commercially available software. Some newer computers are already equipped with this
connection.

Minimum Requirements

• IEEE1394 Firewire-compatible PC interface, DV card, and editing software
• IEEE1394 Firewire cable
Note: You can order an IEEE1394 Firewire cable from the accessories section (see
page 96).
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1. Make sure all units are turned off before making any connections.
2. Connect one end of the optional DV cable to your camcorder and the other end to
the computer.
3. Press in the Lock button on the camcorder while setting the Power switch to
(playback mode). (The POWER indicator comes on.)
4. Turn on the computer, open the application you want to use, and refer to the
software user’s guide of the application to transfer the still images or video.
5. When finished, close the software, then turn off the computer and camcorder.
Notes:
•Use the power supply instead of the battery pack to power the camcorder.
•The date/time information can’t be transferred to the computer.
•For more information on how to download snapshots or video to your
computer, refer to your DV card software user’s guide.