With a PCWith a PC Using on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only)Connecting Computer andCamcorderBefore making these connections, turn off alldevices, which are to be connected.• Operating environment• Despite having the operating environmentindicated, it may not be possible to use theprogram with some types of personalcomputers.For WindowsOS:{BM® PC/AT compatible personal computer withpre-installed;Microsoft Windows 2000 ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition/ProfessionalCPU:Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher(including compatible CPU)RAM:32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)Interface:USB 1.1 or later -- A type• The USB equipment operates with the driverinstalled as standard with the OS.For MacintoshOS:MacOS Xv 10.3 to v 10.4CPU:PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, IntelCore Duo, Intel Core SoloRAM:64 MB or more• The USB equipment operates with the driverinstalled as standard with the OS.• Using the Built-in SD DriveBy connecting the Camcorder and personalcomputer with the USB cable, you can transferstill images saved on a Memory Card directly toyour personal computer.1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode.3 Connect the Camcorder to your personalcomputer with the USB cable.4 Camcorder power is turned on.5 For Windows 2000 users, open[My Computer] and click [Removable Disk].For Windows XP users, click [Open folder toview files using Windows Explorer] andthen [OK].6 Double-click a file you want to view.• You can view images stored on the MemoryCard and also save them to your hard disk.• Do not change file or folder names on thepersonal computer. The images on theMemory Card may not be viewable on theCamcorder.• The appropriate driver to recognize theCamcorder is automatically installed byWindows Plug and Play when connected for thefirst time.• After the USB cable is connected to theCamcorder, open [My Computer] or[Windows Explorer] to check that the drive isdisplayed as a removable disk drive (only whencard is inserted into the Camcorder). It enablesyou to operate it in the same way as a floppydisk drive, and you can use the same drag anddrop or copy methods.LSQT1121