Sony DCR-DVD308 First Step Guide - Page 6

Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Installing software You need to install the software to your Windows computer to enjoy editing your recorded videos and still images. The installation is required only for the first time. Before installation, prepare your camcorder and a USB cable. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Log on as Administrators for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer]. ) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. 5 Confirm the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 6 Confirm the area and country/region you live in, then click [Next]. The software to be installed will be configured according to your country/region. 7 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. 8 When [Confirm camera connection] is displayed, connect your camcorder to the computer using a USB cable, then click [Next].