53Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD modeNonlinear editingNon-linear editing of video data on SD MemoryCards can be performed by connecting the cameravia the USB connection cable to a computer forediting. (As for connection, refer to page 51)Use a sufficiently charged battery or the ACadaptor.The following conditions are necessary for USBconnection.PC with Windows 000, Windows XP, WindowsVista or Windows 7; Macintosh with Intel CPU(Intel Mac)USB .0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class)compatibility (not compatible with USB 1.1)Only connect to one computer at a time.Camera cannot be operated if a hub or otherdevice is connected between the camera andcomputer.1 Insert the SD Memory Card, and move thePOWER switch to ON.Check that the MODE switch is set toAVCHD. The operation is not possible in DVmode.2 Connect the camera to the computer withthe USB connection cable.Turn the computer’s power on beforeconnecting.3 Select PC and press the ENTER button.•••••4 Perform non-linear editing on the computer.The contents of the SD Memory Card willappear as a removable disk icon within MyComputer or the desktop on the computerscreen. (Page 11)(Example) WindowsRemovable disk (E:)(Example) MacintoshNO NAMEWhen copying files from the camera to acomputer, be careful to ensure that files arenot accidentally overwritten.For more details, please refer to yourcomputer editing software’s operatinginstructions.When changing cards, always ensure thatthe access lamp is not flashing and that thecard is not currently being accessed.You cannot operate the camera when it isconnected to a computer.Always perform “safe hardware removal”when disconnecting the cable.The data on the SD Memory Card cannot beaccessed when the SD Memory Card slotcover is open.5 Turn the camera’s power off.If the camera cannot be correctly recognizedby the computer, this may be able to beremedied by one of the following methods.Turn the power of the camera and thecomputer off and back on again.Remove the SD Memory Card from thecamera and reinsert it.Connect to a different USB terminal on thecomputer.•���••••••