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How do you transfer photos recorded to an SD card to a computer? (XF305/XF300)

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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 (XF305/XF300).

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

Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not remove the SD card.

Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing the SD card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.
SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.

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.

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