External Connections 81• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on orflashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.- Do not open the memory card slot cover.- Do not disconnect the USB cable.- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.• When transferring video files previously saved on a computer to amemory card connected to the computer, do not disconnect the USBcable or turn off the camcorder or computer. Doing so may result inscenes that cannot be played back on the camcorder.NOTES• Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual.• Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows:2,500 photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000 photos or more), you may notbe able to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader.• Always use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function (Win-dows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection with the cam-corder before disconnecting the USB cable and operating thecamcorder.Copying Movies to an External Video RecorderYou can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or adigital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs.ConnectingConnect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection or ( 77).Recording1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the deviceto record pause mode.2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode.3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause theplayback just before the desired scene.Operating modes:1 1COPY
