Canon HR10 Instruction Manual page 98

External Connections
Preparations
The first time you connect the
camcorder to the computer, you need
to install the software and set the auto-
launch setting. From the second time
on, just connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable to
transfer images.
1
Install the supplied Digital Video
Software.
Refer to the installation guide
(separate leaflet included with the
CD-ROM).
2
Set the camcorder to
mode.
3
Connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable.
Refer to PC Connection Diagrams
( 97).
4
Set the auto-launch setting.
• See Starting CameraWindow
(Windows) or Auto-downloading
(Macintosh) in the Digital Video
Software instruction manual
(electronic version on PDF file).
• The direct transfer menu appears
on the camcorder screen and the
button lights up.
IMPORTANT
• When the CARD access indicator is on
or flashing do not perform the following
actions. Doing so may result in
permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover and do not remove the memory
card.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
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- Do not turn off the camcorder or the
computer.
- Do not change the position of the
/ switch or the operating mode.
• 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.
• During the following operations, even if
you connect the camcorder to the
computer it will not be recognized.
- Erasing all still images from the card
- Erasing all transfer orders
- Erasing all print orders
NOTES
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Refer also to the computer's instruction
manual.
• Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP
and Mac OS X:
Your camcorder is equipped with the
standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)
allowing you to transfer still images
(JPEG only) simply by connecting the
camcorder to a computer using the USB
cable without having to install the
supplied software.