To transfer photos recorded to an SD card to a computer, connect the camcorder to the computer via a USB cable, or use a commercially available memory card reader.
Connecting the camcorder to a computer via a USB cable
- Install an SD memory card to the camcorder's SD card slot, and then connect the camcorder to a computer.
- After the SD memory card is automatically recognized by the computer, open the [DCIM] folder of the SD memory card.
- Copy the photos in the folder to the computer.
- The photos are saved in the [xxxCANON] folder in the [DCIM] folder.
*xxx: folder number
Important:
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Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not remove the SD card.
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Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing the SD card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.
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SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
Using a memory card reader
- Install an SD memory card to a commercially available memory card reader, and connect the card reader to a computer.
- After the SD memory card is read by a computer, open the [DCIM] folder of the SD memory card.
- Copy the photos inside the folder to the computer.
- The photos are saved in the [xxxCANON] folder in the [DCIM] folder.
*xxx: folder number
Note:
When the photos on an SD card are displayed on a computer, the file name of the photo with the number [101-0107] is displayed as [IMG_0107.JPG] in the [101 CANON] folder in the [DCIM] folder.
