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
1. Install an SD memory card to the camcorder’s SD card slot, and then connect the camcorder to a computer.
For details on how to connect the camcorder to a computer, please see Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer.
2. After the SD memory card is automatically recognized by the computer, open the [DCIM] folder of the SD memory card.
3. Copy the photos in the folder to the computer.
The photos are saved in the [xxxCANON] folder in the [DCIM] folder.
* xxx: folder number
Caution
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not remove the SD card.
Using a memory card reader
1. Install an SD memory card to a commercially available memory card reader, and connect the card reader to a computer.
2. After the SD memory card is read by a computer, open the [DCIM] folder of the SD memory card.
3. Copy the photos inside the folder to the computer.
The photos are saved in the [xxxCANON] folder in the [DCIM] folder.
* xxx: folder number
Caution
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.