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Using the Camera with a Computer
To play back a movie, first copy it to your Macintosh and then double-click the movie
file.
. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of
movies.
. Movie Playback Precautions
Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you
experience problems, try the following.
– Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”.
– Shut down other applications that are running.
Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use a
commercially available HDMI cable to connect to the HDMI terminal of a TV or
Macintosh and play back movies that way.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your Macintosh before trying to
play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a
network, from a memory card, etc.
Playing a Movie
Operating System : Mac OS X 10.5 or higher
Required Software: QuickTime Player (installed on computer)