[. . . ] Notes Even if the video or photo can be imported to “PlayMemories Home, ” some functions may not work properly on it. The functions you can use may differ, depending on the camera you are using. Also, the content of the help may differ, depending on the functions supported by your camera. Back to top
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Starting/Exiting the program
Starting the program
You can use the following procedure to start the program. [. . . ] Back to top
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Importing videos and photos from your camera to a computer
You can import videos and photos recorded on your camera by connecting your camera to a computer. The video/photo import window is displayed on the screen of the computer.
2. If you select [Select files to import], select videos or photos to be imported from the video/photo selection area. If you click [Settings] and put a check in the [Delete imported media files from the device or media] checkbox, videos and photos will be deleted from your camera after they have been imported to your computer. When the import of the data is completed, the main window is displayed. Hints For details on the import window, see Parts and controls of the import window. For how to connect your camera to a computer, refer to the supplied Operating Guide. If you connect your camera to your computer using a Wi-Fi connection, videos and photos will be imported to the computer only if you select the video import function on your camera. Only videos and photos that have not previously been imported will be imported in this operation, and a progress indicator will be displayed on the window. (Only for models that support the Wi-Fi import function of “PlayMemories Home”) Notes If you are using a camera that does not have a USB power supply function, we recommend that you use an AC Adaptor as the power source. If you do not have or cannot use an AC adaptor, use a fully charged battery. For information on recommended computer configurations for using “PlayMemories Home, ” refer to the Operating Guide of your camera. To access “PlayMemories Home Help Guide (Additional Help Online), ” your computer must be connected to the Internet.
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Parts and controls of the import window
When you connect your camera to a computer, “PlayMemories Home” starts, and the video/photo import window is displayed.
A Import source
The model name of the camera connected is displayed. By clicking , you can select other connected devices from the drop-down list. When you select [Select files to import], the video/photo selection area is displayed. Click to start import of the videos and photos.
B Import method C Import button
D Destination The destination drive is displayed. By drive clicking , you can select the destination drive from the drop-down list. E Destination The destination folder for imported folder videos and photos is displayed. By clicking , you can display the name of the destination folder currently set and a history of the destination folders to which you have imported videos and photos before. When you click [Browse], the folder selection window is displayed, and you can select the destination folder. F Settings You can change various settings, such as whether to delete videos and photos imported to a computer from the camera, whether to turn off the camera automatically after import, whether to import videos and photos automatically
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using Wi-Fi, or whether to retain a GPS track log, etc. Functions that your camera supports may differ depending on the model. [. . . ] Functions that your camera supports may differ depending on the model. Back to top
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Parts and controls of the main window
A Tool area B Media file locations C Display switching area D Thumbnail icons
A Tool area
(Main) (Import Media Files) (Print) (Create Discs) (Edit) (Share Publicly) (Share Privately) Click to display the main window. Click to upload videos or photos to a “Personal Space” Sharing Group, or to send videos or photos via e-mail using “Personal Space. ” (Only for regions supporting “Personal Space”)
B Media file locations
Cameras and Click to display videos and photos stored on the media camera connected or on recording media, such as memory cards or discs. Hard Disk Click to display videos and photos saved on a Drive drive of the computer or an external hard disk drive.
C Display switching area
/ Click to switch view modes between Folders and Calendar.
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Click to display the Map View. [. . . ]