Canon DIM-521A - Manual (Page 16)

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❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter
before connecting it to a computer.
❍ Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before you
connect the camcorder to the computer.
❍ Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USB
ports. The interface may not function correctly if the camcorder is
connected via a USB hub.
❍ The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB
devices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time. If this
occurs, disconnect the other devices from the computer and try
reconnecting the camcorder.
❍ Do not connect two or more camcorders to the same computer via
the USB interface. The connections may not operate correctly.
❍ Never allow the computer to go into standby (sleep) mode while
a camcorder is connected via the USB interface. If it does happen,
never disconnect the USB cable. Try to awaken the computer with
the camcorder in the connected state. Some computers will not
awaken properly if you disconnect the camcorder while they are
in standby mode. Please refer to your computer manual for
instructions regarding its standby mode.
1.
Insert a memory card into the camcorder.
2. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.
3.
Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/
CARD switch to CARD.
Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing.
4.
Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port
and the camcorder’s USB Terminal.
• You do not need to turn off the computer for this procedure.
• Refer to your computer manual for the location of the computer’s USB ports.
• See your camcorder instruction manual for connecting instructions.
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
USB Cable
Camcorder End Computer End
USB Terminal
on the Camcorder
USB Port on
the Computer
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer via USB
interface, install the TWAIN Driver or the WIA Driver (
14,15).