E11Downloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)MacintoshDownloading Still Images (ImageBrowser)Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable. For connecting a card reader/writer, see Using a Card Reader/Writer ( 17). Proper operation when connecting to a computer or printer cannot beguaranteed if the disc inserted into the camcorder was recorded or usedin a non-Canon digital device. If a memory card contains an enormous volume of images (approx.1000 or more), you may not be able to download images withImageBrowser or an OS standard software depending on the computeryou are using or the installed OS. When using a memory card, pleaseuse a card reader to download the still images; for the disc, please useyour computer’s DVD drive. When using the DVD drive to download theimages recorded on the disc, it is necessary to insert a finalized disc.- You cannot record any new images on the finalized DVD-R disc orunfinalize it. Observe the following precautions when the camcorder’s access indicator isflashing. Failure to do so may cause disc or memory card data to becomecorrupted.- Do not open the disc or memory card cover, remove the disc or memorycard or detach the USB cable.- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.- Do not change the position of the power switch or the / switch. Images recorded onto the disc, memory card or downloaded to the hard diskare important original data files. Create a copy of the file first before workingon it on your computer.Using the Computer to Download Still ImagesYou can select a downloading method in the Camera Control window. Auto-downloading1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 9).To start the Camera Control window manually, double-click the [CanonCameraWindow] icon located on the desktop. If the [Canon CameraWindow]icon is not on the desktop, double click the [Canon Utilities] folder on the drivewhere the program was installed, followed by the [CameraWindow] folder andthe [CameraWindow] icon.