To import digital video:
The DV Camcorders may be connected to a computer using an optional OHCI compliant IEEE1394, digital video capture kit available commercially to import digital video into your computer. Depending on the IEEE1394 terminal of the computer use the CV-150F (4 pin - 4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin - 6 pin) DV Cable. Both cables are available as Canon Accessory. You also may use the DV Cable that came with your computer or IEEE1394 Interface Card. We recommend to use following procedure to connect your camcorder to the computer:

1. Switch-off both computer and camcorder.
2. Connect the camcorder to the computer.
3. Start-up the computer.
4. Switch-on the camcorder.

To import still images:
Use the USB terminal of the camcorder to capture still images into your computer:

1. Close all programs that are running.
2. If you already connected the camcorder to the computer with the supplied USB Cable, disconnect it temporarly.
3. Insert the Digital Video Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM Drive.
4. Follow the "Installing the Software" instructions as mentioned in the Digital Video Solution Disk Software Instruction Manual that came with your camcorder.
5. After installing the software you are able to connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB Cable. For more details, see the Digital Video Solution Disk Software Instruction Manual that came with your camcorder.