Canon VIXIA HG10 Instruction Manual page 3

Preparing to Use the Software
Turn on the computer and start
Windows. Before you use this
software, copy Backup Utility and
instruction manual to your computer.
1
Insert the Backup Utility CD-ROM
into the computer's CD or DVD
drive.
2
From Computer (in Windows
Vista) or My Computer (in
Windows XP), double-click the
icon of the drive in which you
inserted the disc.
3
Double-click [English].
4
Copy the folder [HGBACKUP] to
your computer's desktop.
Connecting the Camcorder to the
Computer
Connect the camcorder to the
computer to back up your video data
or to transfer it back to the camcorder.
1
Connect the camcorder to a
power outlet.
Insert a fully charged battery pack
and power the camcorder using the
compact power adapter.
2
Turn on the camcorder and set it
in video playback mode.
Refer to the camcorder's instruction
manual.
3
Connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable.
IMPORTANT
Do not disconnect the camcorder's
power source or USB cable while using
this software. Doing so may result in
damage to the camcorder's hard disk
and/or permanent data loss. Insert a fully
charged battery pack into the camcorder
in advance and use the compact power
adapter. Do not allow the USB cable to be
inadvertently disconnected. Before
disconnecting the USB cable, use the
"Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the
System Tray to end the connection.
Starting Backup Utility
The first time you use this software,
make sure to read the license
agreement.
1
Open the desktop folder
[HGBACKUP].
2
Double-click the icon
[HGBACKUP.exe].
If this is the first time you are using
this software, the license agreement
will appear. Continue to step 3. If
you have already agreed to the
license agreement, the main menu
will appear. Skip directly to the
section corresponding to the
desired function in the main menu.
3
Read the license agreement and
select [I agree].
The main menu will appear.
3