Saving Recordings on a Computer
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To check that the software was installed correctly
You can check that the software was installed correctly by looking for the
ImageBrowser EX
icon in the following location.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP:
From the Start menu, All Programs > Canon
Utilities > ImageBrowser EX
Windows 8:
On the Desktop screen.
Mac OS X:
In the Dock, on the Desktop.
If you cannot find the icon, check your Internet connection and install the software again.
First-time connection to a computer running Windows
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you also need to select the
CameraWindow auto-launch setting.
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Open the [Photos] index screen (
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• Select in advance the memory that contains the photos you want to save.
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
• Connection
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. Refer to
Connection Diagrams
(
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• Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the
screen.
4 Save the photos onto the computer.
• Refer to relevant sections in the ‘ImageBrowser EX’ User Guide.
IMPORTANT
• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory cards.
- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or files directly from the computer
as this may result in permanent data loss. Always use only the supplied software to save your
movies on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back previously saved video files to the
camcorder.
• 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 double 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 transferring back previously saved video files to the camcorder, do not disconnect the USB
cable or turn off the camcorder or computer. Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be played
back on the camcorder.
• 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.
Operating modes:
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