Transferring Still Images – Direct Transfer
26-Mar-2008
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Solution
With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM you can transfer still images to a computer simply by pressing 
.
.Refer also to the relevant sections in the "Digital Video Software" instruction manual (PDF file).
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software and set the auto-launch setting.
From the second time on, you will only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images.
1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software.
Refer to the installation guide (separate leaflet included with the CD-ROM).
2. Set the camcorder to 
mode.
mode.- Select in advance the memory from which you want to transfer still images(*HF10 only).
3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable.
If the device type selection screen appears, select [PC/PRINTER] and press < 
>.
>.- The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up.
4. Select a transfer option.
ALL IMAGES : Transfers all still images.
NEW IMAGES : Transfers only those still images that have not yet been transferred to the computer.
5. Press .
.- The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is completed.
- To cancel the transfer, select [CANCEL] and press < >, or press <
>.
CAUTION
- While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
- Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. 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 position of the mode dial.
- Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer.
- If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.
- During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized.
- Erasing all still images
- Erasing all transfer orders
- Erasing all print orders
NOTE
- We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
- Refer also to the computer's instruction manual.
- Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer still images (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable without having to install the supplied software.
- If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set [USB SETTING] to [PC/PRINTER] so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer.