14Downloading Images (ImageBrowser)Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable.For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using a PC Card Reader/Writer( 19).❍ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card accessindicator is flashing (the camcorder is reading or writing from or to thememory card). Failure to do so may cause memory card data tobecome corrupted.– Do not open the memory card cover, remove the memory card ordetach the USB cable.– Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.– Do not change the position of the POWER switch or the TAPE/CARD switch.❍ Format the memory card with the camcorder or from the CameraSettings Window ( 21).❍ Images recorded onto the memory card or downloaded to the harddisk are important original data files. Create a copy of the file firstbefore working on it on your computer.Starting ImageBrowser1. Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 13).• ImageBrowser starts and the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialogappears. In the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog, you can selectthe action that is carried out after ImageBrowser starts.• A dialog with the previously selected automated settings will appear thenext time you start ImageBrowser.1. To use these settings unchanged, click the [Start] button.2. To do nothing, click [Cancel].3. To change the settings, click [Settings Change], select the action andclick [OK].2. Select [Display Images] and click [OK].The Communications Settings window appears. This window only appearsthe first time the camcorder is connected.Mac OS 9.0-9.2