Sony Computer Applications Guide User Manual
Connecting to a Windows computer
10
2
Click [Next].
3
Click [Finish].
The computer restarts automatically, then a
short-cut icon for [Picture Package Menu]
appears on the desktop.
short-cut icon for [Picture Package Menu]
appears on the desktop.
10
Remove the CD-ROM from the disc
drive of your computer.
drive of your computer.
If you have any questions about Picture
Package
Package
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied on the CD-ROM supplied with your
camcorder, or on-line help.
supplied on the CD-ROM supplied with your
camcorder, or on-line help.
Step 2: Connecting
your camcorder to a
computer
your camcorder to a
computer
About connection
There are two ways to connect your camcorder
to a computer:
– USB cable (supplied)
– i.LINK cable (optional)
to a computer:
– USB cable (supplied)
– i.LINK cable (optional)
Connecting with the USB cable
(supplied)
(supplied)
This method is good for copying pictures and
sound recorded on a tape to the computer,
copying files from a “Memory Stick” to a
computer, and copying files to a “Memory
Stick.”
• When connecting the camcorder to a computer
sound recorded on a tape to the computer,
copying files from a “Memory Stick” to a
computer, and copying files to a “Memory
Stick.”
• When connecting the camcorder to a computer
with a USB cable (supplied), the computer and
camcorder must be recognized beforehand.
Follow the steps below.
camcorder must be recognized beforehand.
Follow the steps below.
– Using the USB cable (supplied) when
viewing pictures on a tape (p. 11)
– Using the USB cable (supplied) when
copying pictures on a “Memory Stick”
(p. 13)
(p. 13)
Connecting with an i.LINK cable
(optional)
(optional)
• This method is good for copying pictures and
sound recorded on a tape.
Image data is transferred with more precision
than with a USB cable.
Image data is transferred with more precision
than with a USB cable.
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Notes
• When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable
to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure
you insert the connector in the correct direction. If
you insert the connector forcibly, it may be
damaged, and causes a malfunction of your
camcorder.
you insert the connector in the correct direction. If
you insert the connector forcibly, it may be
damaged, and causes a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• You cannot copy pictures from a “Memory Stick” to
a computer with an i.LINK cable.
• You cannot connect with an i.LINK cable when you
use Windows 98/Windows 98SE.