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TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER
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Installing the Digital Camcorder Driver
Before connecting this camcorder to a computer for the first time, you should install a driver
on the computer. The driver is on the CD-ROM disc provided in the package. To install the
driver:
Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen will appear.
1.
Click “Install Device Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
2.
Depending on your operating system, you may have to restart your computer after installing
the driver.
Note
1.For Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista, Installing the driver can support Web Cam Mode
2.For Windows 98, Installing the driver can support both Mass Storage Device and Web
Cam Mode.
Connecting Your Camcorder to a Computer
You can transfer pictures, movies or voice recordings stored on your camcorder to a computer
and send them in emails to friends or post them on websites. To do this you should:
Install the camcorder driver on your computer.
1.
Connect the computer and camcorder with the supplied mini USB 2.0 cable.
2.
Default mode is Mass Storage Mode when the camcorder connects to PC.
3.
Transfer pictures, movies, MP3 or voice recordings.
4.
Mass Storage Device Mode
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The RED LED will light up when the camcorder is connected to the computer. Movies, pictures
and voice recordings can be found on your computer at “My Computer\Removable Disk\
DCIM\”. In this mode, you can read, delete, move, or copy any movie/picture/voice recording
you want. Use the bundled Arcsoft application software to edit the movies or pictures.
Web Cam Mode
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When in Mass Storage Device Mode, press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch to Web Cam
Mode and the GREEN LED will light up. In this mode, you can implement live video conference
meetings or use video email over the Internet.