When connecting the camcorder to a computer via a USB cable, if the camcorder is not recognized by the computer, please check the following points.

• Remove and reconnect the USB cable, and then turn on the camcorder again.
• Connect the USB cable to the computer properly.
  - If there is more than one USB terminal on the computer, try to connect the USB cable to the other USB terminals.
  - Disconnect any USB devices other than the camcorder, keyboard, and mouse.
  - Connect the camcorder and the computer directly with a USB cable. Operation using USB hubs is not guaranteed.
  - If software is running in the background, exit them and connect the camcorder again.

Attention:

• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:
  - Do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory cards.

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
  - Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
  - Do not disconnect the USB cable.
  - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
  - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode.