To connect the camcorder to a computer, use a mini-B type USB cable such as the separately sold interface cable IFC-400PCU.

1. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
   
   
   
   
2. Insert a CF card into the camcorder, and then turn the camcorder on in <MEDIA> mode.
   
   
   
   
3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable.
   
   
   
   The camcorder is automatically recognized by the computer.
   

Important:

• Please observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

• While a CF card is connected to the computer:
  - Do not remove the CF card or the CF card reader while editing or accessing the clips on the CF card.
  - Do not access, change or delete any of the CF card's folders or files directly from the computer.

• When the camcorder is connected directly to the computer:
  - Do not open any of the CF card slot covers and do not remove the CF cards.
  - Do not disconnect the USB cable.
  - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.