16❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapterbefore connecting it to a computer.❍ Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before youconnect the camcorder to the computer.❍ Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USBports. The interface may not function correctly if the camcorder isconnected via a USB hub.❍ The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USBdevices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time. If thisoccurs, disconnect the other devices from the computer and tryreconnecting the camcorder.❍ Do not connect two or more camcorders to the same computer viathe USB interface. The connections may not operate correctly.❍ Never allow the computer to go into standby (sleep) mode whilea camcorder is connected via the USB interface. If it does happen,never disconnect the USB cable. Try to awaken the computer withthe camcorder in the connected state. Some computers will notawaken properly if you disconnect the camcorder while they arein standby mode. Please refer to your computer manual forinstructions regarding its standby mode.1. Insert a memory card into the camcorder.2. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.3. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing.4. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB portand the camcorder’s USB Terminal.• You do not need to turn off the computer for this procedure.• Refer to your computer manual for the location of the computer’s USB ports.• See your camcorder instruction manual for connecting instructions.Connecting the Camcorder to a ComputerUSB CableCamcorder End Computer EndUSB Terminalon the CamcorderUSB Port onthe ComputerThe first time you connect the camcorder to the computer via USBinterface, install the TWAIN Driver or the WIA Driver ( 14,15).