110Transferring Still Images to aComputer (Direct Transfer)With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software, you can transfer still images to acomputer by simply pressing the (print/share) button.PreparationsThe first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the softwareand set the auto-launch setting. From the second time on, you will only need to connectthe camcorder to the computer to transfer images.1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software.See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronicversion on PDF file).2. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ).3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable.See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Softwareinstruction manual (electronic version on PDF file).4. Set the auto-launch setting.• See Starting CameraWindow in the Digital Video Software instruction manual(electronic version on PDF file).• The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the buttonlights up. Correct performance cannot be guaranteed for discs recorded on anotherdigital device and inserted in this camcorder. When the DISC or CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform thefollowing actions. Doing so may result in permanent data loss.- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.- Do not open the disc cover/memory card slot cover and do not remove thedisc or memory card.- Do not disconnect the USB cable.- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.- Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and thespecifications/settings of your computer. The image files on your disc or memory card are valuable, original data files. Ifyou wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first,and use the copied file, retaining the original. Do not connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable during thefollowing operations: We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapterwhile it is connected to the computer. Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual.- Protecting the disc- Initializing the disc- Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc- Erasing all still images from the discor card- Copying still images between thedisc and card- Erasing all transfer orders- Erasing all print orders
