Chapter 7: using with a macintosh computer – Sony HDR-HC7 User Manual
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This “First Step Guide” describes how to connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer and how to
import images from the inserted “Memory Stick Duo.”
(Picture Motion Browser is not used on a Macintosh computer.)
Connecting your camcorder and a Macintosh computer with a USB cable
Note
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The computer may not recognize your camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable before turning on your
camcorder.
1
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.
2
Connect your camcorder to a power source, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly
to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
Use the AC Adaptor as the power source.
For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder.
3
Connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder firmly.
For the location of the USB jack, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder.
4
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed on the screen of your camcorder.
Tip
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When the screen is not displayed, select the item from the menu. For selecting the menu, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your camcorder.
Note
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When connecting your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction. Do not insert
the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable or the camcorder.
5
Select [ MemoryStick] on the LCD of your camcorder.
A drive icon appears on the desktop.
To disconnect the USB cable / To turn off the camcorder / To eject the “Memory Stick
Duo”
1 Touch [END] on the [
MemoryStick] screen on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
2 Quit all applications running on the computer.
3 Drag and drop the drive icon on the desktop onto the [Trash] icon.
4 Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder and computer.
Notes
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Make sure to disconnect the USB cable before turning off your camcorder.
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If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the computer before disconnecting the USB cable and ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
Chapter 7: Using with a Macintosh computer
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