177Connecting to external devices > Transferring files to your computerDisconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)With Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, the methods fordisconnecting the camera are similar.1 Ensure that no data is being transferred between the cameraand the computer.• If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, it means the datatransfer is in progress. Please wait until the status lamp stopsblinking.2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computerscreen.3 Click the pop-up message.4 Click the message box indicating safely removed.5 Remove the USB cable.Transferring files to your Mac OSMac OS 10.5 or later is supported.1 Turn off the camera.2 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USBcable.• You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. If thecable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is notresponsible for any loss of data.• If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port, the camera may notwork properly.
