Sony HDR-CX290 Operating Guide - Page 35

Saving images on an external media device Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with an AC Adaptor) For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 Supplied items  p.13 You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device.  You can connect your camcorder and the external media device, and then play back images stored on the external media device.  You can connect your computer and the external media device and import images to your computer using the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 33). Notes  For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).  Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).  Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately) 2 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.  Movies and photos that are stored on the recording media, and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time.  This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in your camcorder.  To disconnect the external media device, select while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode (either Event View or Event Index is displayed). GB 35