Canon FS40, Quick Manual

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External Connections
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• 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.
• 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 camcorder’s operating mode.
• When restoring to the camcorder video files that were previously saved
to the computer, do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the cam-
corder or computer. Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be
played back on the camcorder.
NOTES
• Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual.
• Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows:
2,500 photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000 photos or more), you may not
be able to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader.
• Always use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function (Win-
dows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection with the cam-
corder before disconnecting the USB cable and operating the
camcorder.
Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder
You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a
digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection ( 81).
Recording
1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device
to record pause mode.
Operating modes:
1