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Images and Video
Transferring Files to a PC
6.5 Transferring Files to a PC
NOTE:
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When the Thermal Imager is connected by USB cable to a PC, saving and viewing files is
disabled. If the screen capture trigger is pulled, or the gallery icon is selected while the USB cable
is connected to a PC, an error message is displayed. To resume saving images, disconnect the
USB cable from the PC.
The Thermal Imager can be connected to a PC using the supplied USB cable. This allows you to
transfer saved files to the PC.
1. Open the protective cover on top of the Thermal Imager, and connect the USB cable to the
USB jack.
2. Turn the Thermal Imager on.
3. With your PC turned on, connect the USB cable to your PC.
4. The Thermal Imager will be recognized by your PC as an external storage device
(e.g. USB Drive (E:), USB Drive (H:), etc.) (
Figure 6-6
Typical PC screens
5. Using the standard Windows applications on your PC (e.g. Windows Explorer or Computer),
select your saved files from the
“USERDATA”
folder on the Thermal Imager microSD card
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Select a file (image/BMP or video/AVI) to open it, or copy or move files from the Thermal
Imager to your PC.
6. When finished, (if required) perform any Windows procedures to “Safely Remove Hardware or
Eject Media” to stop communication with the Thermal Imager.
7. Disconnect the USB cable from the PC, and the Thermal Imager.
8. Close the protective cover.
Removing the microSD card and using a memory card reader connected to your PC, is an
alternate way to transfer images to your PC.