File Backup On A Macintosh; System Requirements; Connecting The Camera To The Macintosh - JVC GZ-MG730 Manual Book

File Backup on a Macintosh

You can back up camera files onto your
computer.

System Requirements

Hardware:
Macintosh must be standard equipped with
USB 2.0 port
OS:
Mac OS X (v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.10)
Connecting the Camera to the
Macintosh
Preparation:
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.
USB Jack
USB Cable
USB Port
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NOTES
Never disconnect the USB cable while the
access lamp on the camera lights or blinks.
Do not turn off the camera when the USB
cable is connected, to prevent malfunctions
of the PC.
Connect the camera directly to the
computer, not through a hub.
Do not use an extension USB cable.
When you copy files from the computer to
the recording medium on the camera, do not
include any other files than those recorded
with the camera.
Do not delete, move, or rename the files and
folders in the camera from the computer.
When you have finished operation
Always follow the procedures below when
disconnecting the camera, or turning the
power of the camera/computer off.
Failing to do so may cause damage to the
camera and computer off.
1) Drag & drop the recording medium icon
on the desktop into the [Trash] icon.
If the confirmation message appears,
click [OK].
2) Confirm that the access lamp on the
camera does not light or blink.
If the access lamp lights or blinks, wait
until it is turned off before proceeding.
3) Disconnect the USB cable.
4) Turn off the camera and computer.