134 Using a Memory CardEConnecting to a Computer Using a USB CableYou can download images from the memory card to a computer using the suppliedUSB cable. With the supplied software, you can easily download, browse and archiveimages, and arrange still images for printout.For instructions on how to connect the camcorder to the computer, andinstall and operate the software, refer to the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTIONDISK Software Instruction Manual.• Refer also to the computer instruction manual.• “PC CONNECT ” appears to indicate that the camcorder isconnected to the computer via USB cable.❍ Do not disconnect the USB cable, remove the memory card, change theposition of the POWER switch or turn off the camcorder and computer whiledata is being transferred to the computer (while the camcorder’s card accessindicator is flashing). Doing so may damage the memory card’s data.❍ Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and thespecifications/settings of your computer.❍ The image file on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard diskdrive of your computer are valuable, original data files. If you wish to useimage files on your computer, make copies of them first, and use the copiedfile, retaining the original.❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power sourcewhile it is connected to the computer.❍ For transferring recordings from to a computer using a DV cable, see p. 99.❍ Still images/movies recorded on a tape cannot be transferred to a computer viaUSB interface.PC CONNECT5_D74PAL_E(100-138) 03.1.28 2:56 PM Page 134
