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- Connecting to External Devices
- Connection function via the <USB DEVICE> terminal
- Connecting to a computer in the card reader mode

# Connecting to a computer in the card reader mode

Connect the camera to a computer via the USB type C cable to use the camera as a card reader for the memory card.

Connect with following procedure.

USB type C cable (optional)

Fig. 1

Computer

Connect the USB cable to the <USB DEVICE> terminal. (Fig. 1)

Select the [OTHERS] menu → [USB DEVICE] → [CARD READER MODE].

Connection is completed when [USB connected. Please operate via PC.] is displayed.

If the USB connection is being moved or it is not connected properly, [Connect this unit to PC using USB cable.] is displayed.

#### Exiting the card reader mode

There are following methods.

- Turn the power switch of the camera to < > (standby).

- Press the <EXIT> button.

After exiting the card reader mode, returns to camera shooting status in approximately five seconds.

NOTE

- A USB type C cable is not supplied with this camera. Prepare a commercial USB type C cable (double-shielded for noise suppression).

- Using a USB cable 1.5 m or shorter is recommended.

- When connecting the camera to a computer via USB, ensure that no other device is connected to the computer via USB.

- Do not remove the memory card when connecting the camera via USB.

- The card access lamp while connected to USB will turn off unless accessing.

- When the camera is operating in the card reader mode, camera shooting, recording/playback operation, or thumbnail operation of the clip is not allowed.

- When the camera is operating in the card reader mode, the remaining capacity and status of the memory card are not displayed. Also, video/audio cannot be output or displayed.

- The LCD monitor lights up by touching the monitor if it has turned out to save energy.

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