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Installing the Digital Video Software  Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before connecting the camcorder to the computer.  You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to install programs. Windows Vista/Windows XP Users: Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download still images by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable (applications such as the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] start automatically). However, note that there are several limitations to downloading still images with this method. To avoid these, install ZoomBrowser EX to download still images.  It may take a few minutes, after connecting the camcorder, until you can download still images.  Still images protected on the camcorder may lose this setting once they are downloaded to the computer. 1 Check that the camcorder is not connected to the computer. While a camcorder is connected to the computer, the software cannot be installed normally. If a camcorder is connected, detach the USB cable from the computer. 2 Set the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk in the computer's CDROM drive. • Windows Vista: When the [AutoPlay] window appears, click [Run SETUP.EXE]. Follow the instructions in the [User Account Control] window that appears after a brief period. • Windows XP/Windows 2000: The installer panel appears automatically. • If the installer panel does not open automatically, use the following procedures to display it. - Windows Vista: 1) Select [Computer] from the Start menu. 2) Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu. 3) Double-click the [setup.exe] icon. 4) Follow the instructions in the [User Account Control] window that appears. - Windows XP: 1) Select [My Computer] from the [start] menu. 2) Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu. 3) Double-click the [SETUP.EXE] icon. - Windows 2000: 1) Double-click the [My Computer] icon. 2) Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu. 3) Double-click the [SETUP.EXE] icon. 20 Installing the Digital Video Software

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Installing the Digital Video Software
Installing the Digital Video Software
Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before connecting the
camcorder to the computer.
You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to install
programs.
Windows Vista/Windows XP Users:
Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer
Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download still images by simply
connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable (applications such
as the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] start automatically).
However, note that there are several limitations to downloading still images
with this method. To avoid these, install ZoomBrowser EX to download still
images.
It may take a few minutes, after connecting the camcorder, until you can
download still images.
Still images protected on the camcorder may lose this setting once they are
downloaded to the computer.
1
Check that the camcorder is not connected to the computer.
While a camcorder is connected to the computer, the software cannot be
installed normally. If a camcorder is connected, detach the USB cable from the
computer.
2
Set the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
• Windows Vista: When the [AutoPlay] window appears, click [Run
SETUP.EXE]. Follow the instructions in the [User Account Control] window
that appears after a brief period.
• Windows XP/Windows 2000: The installer panel appears automatically.
•
If the installer panel does not open automatically, use the following procedures
to display it.
- Windows Vista:
1)
Select [Computer] from the Start menu.
2)
Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed
menu.
3)
Double-click the [setup.exe] icon.
4)
Follow the instructions in the [User Account Control] window that
appears.
- Windows XP:
1)
Select [My Computer] from the [start] menu.
2)
Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed
menu.
3)
Double-click the [SETUP.EXE] icon.
- Windows 2000:
1)
Double-click the [My Computer] icon.
2)
Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed
menu.
3)
Double-click the [SETUP.EXE] icon.