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- Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode

# Connecting to a computer in the USB device mode

## Connecting to a computer

Fig. 1

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

Set the [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [INFORMATION] to [USB].

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations”.

During USB connection, [USB DEVICE CONNECTED] is displayed in the center of the control panel.

If it is not connected properly, [USB DEVICE DISCONNECTED] is displayed.

Exit the USB device mode.

There are following two methods:

- Turn the power switch of the camera to <OFF>.

- Press the <HOME> button.

NOTE

- The USB 2.0 cable is not supplied with the camera. Prepare a commercial USB 2.0 cable (double-shielded for noise suppression).

- A USB connection cable of up to 5 m is supported, however, a cable of 3 m or shorter is recommended as preferable.

- When the camera is operating in the USB device mode, no camera shooting, recording/playback operation or clip thumbnail operation is allowed.

- When the camera is operating in the USB device mode, the P2 card remaining capacity and status are not displayed. Also, video/audio cannot be output or displayed.

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