Step 2: connecting your camcorder to a computer – Sony DCR-PC350 User Manual

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Connecting to a Windows computer

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2

Click [Next].

3

Click [Finish].

The computer restarts automatically, then a
short-cut icon for [Picture Package Menu]
appears on the desktop.

10

Remove the CD-ROM from the disc
drive of your computer.

If you have any questions about Picture
Package

For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied on the CD-ROM supplied with your
camcorder, or on-line help.

Step 2: Connecting
your camcorder to a
computer

About connection

There are two ways to connect your camcorder
to a computer:
– USB cable (supplied)
– i.LINK cable (optional)

Connecting with the USB cable
(supplied)

This method is good for copying pictures and
sound recorded on a tape to the computer,
copying files from a “Memory Stick” to a
computer, and copying files to a “Memory
Stick.”
• When connecting the camcorder to a computer

with a USB cable (supplied), the computer and
camcorder must be recognized beforehand.
Follow the steps below.

– Using the USB cable (supplied) when

viewing pictures on a tape (p. 11)

– Using the USB cable (supplied) when

copying pictures on a “Memory Stick”
(p. 13)

Connecting with an i.LINK cable
(optional)

• This method is good for copying pictures and

sound recorded on a tape.
Image data is transferred with more precision
than with a USB cable.

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Notes

• When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable

to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure
you insert the connector in the correct direction. If
you insert the connector forcibly, it may be
damaged, and causes a malfunction of your
camcorder.

• You cannot copy pictures from a “Memory Stick” to

a computer with an i.LINK cable.

• You cannot connect with an i.LINK cable when you

use Windows 98/Windows 98SE.

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