Connecting to a Computer703 Connect the camcorder to thecomputer using the USB connection–connection type ( 68)– shownin the previous section PCConnection Diagrams.See Connecting the Camcorder to aComputer in the Digital VideoSoftware instruction manual(electronic version on PDF file).4 Set the auto-launch setting.• See Starting CameraWindow(Windows) or Auto-downloading(Macintosh) in the Digital VideoSoftware instruction manual (electronicversion on PDF file).• The direct transfer menu appears onthe camcorder screen.IMPORTANTWhen the CARD access indicator is on orflashing do not perform the following actions.Doing so may result in permanent data loss.- Do not open the memory card slot cover anddo not remove the 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 dependingon the software and the specifications/settingsof your computer.The image files on your memory card arevaluable, original data files. If you wish to usethe image files on your computer, make copiesof them first, and use the copied file, retainingthe original.NOTESWe recommend powering the camcorderusing the compact power adapter.Refer also to the computer’s instructionmanual.Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X:Your camcorder is equipped with the standardPicture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you todownload still images (JPEG only) simply byconnecting the camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable without installing the softwarefrom the supplied software CD-ROM.Transferring Images2[ ALL IMAGES...]Transfers all images to the computer.[ NEW IMAGES...]Transfers only those images that have notyet been transferred to the computer.[ TRANSFER ORDERS...]Transfers images with transfer orders( 71) to the computer.[ SELECT & TRANSFER...]Allows you to select the still image youwant to transfer to the computer.[ WALLPAPER...]Allows you to select the still image youwant to transfer and set it as yourcomputer’s desktop background.