138 Using a Memory CardEConnecting to a Computer Using a USB CableYou can download images from the memory card to a computer using the suppliedUSB cable.❍ Do not disconnect the USB cable, open the memory card cover, remove thememory card, change the position of the POWER switch or turn off thecamcorder and computer while data is being transferred to the computer(while the camcorder’s card access indicator is flashing). Doing so may damagethe memory card’s data.❍ Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and thespecifications/settings of your computer.❍ The image file on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard diskdrive of your computer are valuable, original data files. If you wish to useimage files on your computer, make copies of them first, and use the copiedfile, retaining the original.❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power sourcewhile it is connected to the computer.❍ Refer also to the computer instruction manual.❍ Still images/movies recorded on a tape cannot be transferred to a computer viaUSB interface.❍ For transferring recordings from to a computer using a DV cable, see p. 107.❍ Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X:Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)allowing you to download still images (JPEG only) by simply connecting thecamcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software fromthe DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.❍ Users of Windows XP can use the DV Network Software contained on theDIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows. For details, refer to the DVNetwork Software Instruction Manual.Selecting the USB Connection ModeYou can choose between [STANDARD] and [STORAGE] mode when connecting thecamcorder to a computer using the USB cable.[STANDARD]The camcorder automatically selects the correct mode for downloading still images orMPEG-4 movies to the computer. When downloading or printing still images, set thecamcorder to still image playback mode and connect it to a computer or a printer.When downloading movies, set the camcorder to movie playback mode and connectit to a computer.We recommend setting the USB connection mode to [STANDARD].
