How do you transfer photos recorded to an SD card to a computer? (XF105/XF100)

    29-Nov-2010
    8200980000

    Solution

    To transfer photos recorded to an SD card to a computer, connect the camcorder to the computer via a USB cable, or use a commercially available memory card reader.

    Connecting the camcorder to a computer via a USB cable
    1. Install an SD memory card to the camcorder’s SD card slot, and then connect the camcorder to a computer.
    For details on how to connect the camcorder to a computer, please see Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer.

    2. After the SD memory card is automatically recognized by the computer, open the [DCIM] folder of the SD memory card.

    3. Copy the photos in the folder to the computer.
    The photos are saved in the [xxxCANON] folder in the [DCIM] folder.
    * xxx: folder number
    IMPORTANT
    • Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.
    - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
    - Do not remove the SD card.
    • Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing the SD card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.
    • SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.

    Using a memory card reader
    1. Install an SD memory card to a commercially available memory card reader, and connect the card reader to a computer.

    2. After the SD memory card is read by a computer, open the [DCIM] folder of the SD memory card.

    3. Copy the photos inside the folder to the computer.
    The photos are saved in the [xxxCANON] folder in the [DCIM] folder.
    * xxx: folder number
    NOTE
    When the photos on an SD card are displayed on a computer, the file name of the photo with the number [101-0107] is displayed as [IMG_0107.JPG] in the [101 CANON] folder in the [DCIM] folder.