Connecting the Camera to a PC

This section explains how to connect the camera to a PC.

Connecting the Camera to the USB Port

This method is for connecting the camera to the PC using the USB cable.

Important

Note

•Make sure that the USB driver is installed before connecting to a USB port.

•The flash lamp (red) on the camera blinks while data is being transmitted. Do not disconnect the cable or turn the camera off while data is being transmitted between the camera and the PC as the camera or PC may be adversely affected.

•After connecting the camera to a PC, you are advised to use an AC adapter when using the camera and avoid powering the camera by the battery. Particularly if you are handling non-compressed files, motion pictures or other large files, transmission takes a long time. If the power fails during transmission, the camera or PC may be adversely affected.

•Connecting the camera via the USB hub may result in the camera not functioning properly. If possible, you are advised not to use the USB hub.

•The camera will not operate on power supplied from the USB port.

■Connecting the Camera by USB Cable (For Windows)

You can connect the camera to a PC running Windows using the USB cable supplied with the camera.

A Open the terminal cover on the left side of the camera.

B Insert the smaller connector on one end of the USB cable into the DIGITAL (USB) terminal of the camera.

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