25Before Downloading Still ImagesWindowsBefore Downloading Still ImagesConnecting the Camcorder to a Computer Be sure to install Photo Application before you connect the camcorder to thecomputer. Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter beforeconnecting it to a computer. Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USB ports.The interface may not function correctly if the camcorder is connected via aUSB hub. The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USBdevices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time. If this occurs,disconnect the other devices from the computer and try reconnecting thecamcorder. Do not connect two or more camcorders to the computer. The camcordersmay not operate normally. Never allow the computer to go into standby (sleep) mode while acamcorder is connected via the USB interface. Refer to your computer manual for the location of the computer’s USB ports. For details about changing settings on the camcorder and connecting thecamcorder to the computer, see the camcorder’s instruction manual. Settings on the CamcorderBefore connecting the camcorder to the computer, change the following camcordersettings in advance.• In the still images index screen, select which still images to play back (built-inmemory or memory card).• In the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu, set [USB SETTING] to one of the following options.- [PC/PRINTER]:To simply connect the camcorder to the computer without further operations.- [CONNECT&SET]:Select [PC/PRINTER] on the camcorder every time you connect it to a computer. Connecting the Camcorder1 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.2 If downloading images from a memory card, insert thememory card into the camcorder.3 Set the camcorder to still image playback mode.Wait until the ACCESS indicator stops flashing.