after making sure you have backed up any files you want to keep that are left on a previously used card) and
switch the camera back ON. The time/date and other settings made in Setup Mode will remain unchanged as long
as the batteries remain in the camera and provide adequate power for it to operate.
Downloading and Reviewing Files From the SD Card
Insert the SD card you removed from your camera into the SD card slot of your computer if it has one, or the SD
slot of a USB card reader accessory (follow the directions provided by the manufacturer).
Depending on the computer’s operating system, the SD card’s icon and name will then be visible on your desktop,
under “Devices with Removable Storage” in “My Computer” or in a list of drives and connected devices. Double
click the SD card or card reader’s icon to open it and view the file names (you may need to open an additional
folder or two within the first level).
Note: some computers and operating systems may automatically launch a pop-up window that lets you view or
save the photos/videos on the card soon after it’s inserted.
Alternatively, you can connect a compatible USB cable (not included) to the USB port on the right side of the
camera (Fig. 13) to your computer-this is less convenient as it requires removing the camera from the tree. The
camera then effectively becomes an SD card reader (USB “mass storage device”) and can be used as described
above.
If the SD card is not recognized by the computer after 30 seconds (with the card in the camera), try switching the
camera to ON or using a different USB port on the computer (not an unpowered USB hub). Note: the mini plug
jack next to the USB port is for factory service and diagnostic usage only. Do not connect any device to it.
Each new image or video will be numbered incrementally in order of the time it was captured. For example, you
will see file names such as “00000001.JPG” or “00000001.AVI”. Through the file format suffix you can distinguish
whether the file is a still photo (with suffix .jpg) or a video (with suffix .avi).
Your computer should have the option of allowing you to view the files as preview images instead of file
names/types (Windows: More Options>Small to Large Icons, Mac: View>as Icons). Double clicking any individual
file will let you view the photo or video full screen within whatever application is associated with that file format.
