One of the following installation screens appears, depending on the computer environment. Check the screen and follow the instructions displayed to install the required software.

–Sonic UDF Reader*

Software required to recognize a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc

–Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only)

Software required to create a DVD

–Microsoft DirectX 9.0c*

Software required to handle movies

*Windows 2000, Windows XP only

qa Restart the computer if required to complete the installation.

qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer.

xOperating the Picture Motion Browser

• To start “Picture Motion Browser,” click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB - Picture Motion Browser].

• The basic operation of “Picture Motion Browser” is described on “PMB Guide.” To view “PMB Guide,” click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [Help] - [PMB Guide].

xConnecting your camcorder to a computer

To connect your camcorder to a computer, follow the steps below.

1Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket).

2Turn on your camcorder.

3Connect the (USB) jack (p. 123) of your camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder. Touch the item you want to operate on the screen.

zTips

•If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,

touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [USB CONNECT].

Recommended USB cable connection

To assure the proper functioning of your camcorder, connect your camcorder to a computer as below.

•Connect only the camcorder to the USB port of your computer. Do not connect anything else to other USB ports of a computer.

•When connecting to a computer with a USB keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard equipment, connect the camcorder to another USB port using the USB cable.

bNotes

•Operations are not guaranteed when multiple USB devices are connected to a computer.

•Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port. If the USB cable is connected to a computer via a USB keyboard or USB hub, operations are not guaranteed.

To disconnect the USB cable

1Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon on the task tray on the bottom right of the desk top.

2Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].

3Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only).

4 Touch [END] on the screen of your camcorder.

5 Touch [YES] on the screen of your camcorder.

6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and the computer.

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