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Import Photos and Videos to a Windows Figurer Using PlayMemories Abode

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This FAQ explains how to import from a Handycam camcorder, Cyber-shot camera, or α camera onto a Windows figurer using PlayMemories Home.

Note: Refer to the post-obit links for methods other than what is detailed beneath to import photos usingPlayMemories Home:

  • For importing to a Macintosh estimator by USB connection, refer to the How to transfer videos and pictures to a Macintosh reckoner with PlayMemories Home (for Mac). article.
  • For importing to a Windows computer by Wi-Fi connection, refer to Wi-Fi import for Windows
  • For importing to a Macintosh calculator by Wi-Fi connectedness, refer to Wi-Fi import for Mac
  1. Download and install the PlayMemories Home software to your computer.
    For details, refer to the How to install the PlayMemories Habitation software commodity.
  2. Insert a fully charged battery into your camera/camcorder, and so plough it on.
  3. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied or congenital-in USB cable.
    Of import: If importing movies past inserting the memory card directly into the reckoner, device authentication (activation) must still be performed the first time. Once device authentication is completed, you will be able to import photos and videos past inserting the memory card directly into your computer.
    Notes:
    • Be sure to connect the photographic camera with the supplied USB cablevision. Proper functioning cannot be guaranteed if using the USB cable made by some other manufacturer. You may be unable to authenticate the device or import movies.
    • If the camera is connected to the calculator via a USB hub, connect the camera directly to the computer'southward USB port without using the hub. The figurer may non correctly recognize the camera if using a USB hub.
    • IfUSB Select is displayed on the LCD screen of your camera, tapUSB Select.
    • Some camcorder models such every bit the HDR-CX7/CX12 or HDR-SR7/SR8 practice non have a built-in USB port. In this case, you must use Sony Handycam Station.
    • If this is the first time the camcorder has been connected to the estimator, the computer should automatically install the advisable USB driver at this fourth dimension.
  4. IfTo utilize (model name) with PlayMemories Domicile, the USB functioning mode must exist changed. Do you desire to continue? is displayed, clickYes. If yous do not click Yes, yous will not be able to register the camera to PlayMemories Home.
  5. Perform the device hallmark to add together the photographic camera's functions to PlayMemories Abode.
    Note: If device authentication has already been performed, skip this procedure and refer to the next procedure.
    • When PlayMemories Home recognizes the camera, the dialogThank you for purchasing (model proper noun) is displayed.
    • CheckThis is my photographic camera and click onOK to close the dialog. The displayed functions will be added to PlayMemories Home and device authentication is complete.
      Notes:
      • If you own several cameras and diverse functions have already been added to PlayMemories Home, the Added Functions field of the dialog may be empty.
      • If device hallmark fails, check the I connected the camera to the computer, but the computer does not recognize the camera article.
  6. If(model name) is continued. Do you want to display the features to this camera or media? is displayed, click onYep to close the dialog.
  7. PlayMemories Home volition offset automatically.
  8. UnderCameras and media, the name of your camera will exist displayed. Click Import Media Files to brandish the photo and video importing carte du jour interface.
  9. Import sources will be displayed in this expanse.
    Note: When your computer connects to multiple cameras or memory cards, select import sources from the drop-down list.
    Image of import sources
  10. Importing photos and videos to the computer from the photograph and video importing menu interface.
    • Import all photos and videos
      ChequeImport new files to import all newly recorded photos and videos, excluding already imported ones.
    • Import selected photos and videos
      CheckSelect files to import to display thumbnail images stored in the camera or memory card.
      Put a checkmark in the checkbox of the thumbnail images yous desire to import.
    Note: When importing AVCHD/MPEG2 movies, device authentication must be performed for a Sony-manufactured camera compatible with the AVCHD/MPEG2-format.
    For details, refer to the AVCHD and MPEG-two movies cannot exist imported using PlayMemories Home. article.
  11. Ostend import settings.
    In the Photo and Video importing window, the import drive, a binder for imported videos and photos, and aSettings button are displayed.
    Note: Yous can select a destination drive from the driblet-downwards listing by clicking and displaying the name of the destination binder currently gear up and a history of the destination folders to which you have imported videos and photos previously. When y'all clickBrowse, the folder selection window will exist displayed, and you can select a destination folder.
  12. Click the Import button to start importing videos and photos.
  13. In one case importing is successfully completed, the imported photos and videos will be displayed in the PlayMemories Habitation window.

Enjoy editing, managing, sharing, and more than with your imported photos and videos using PlayMemories Habitation.

Note: For further information about importing photos and videos using PlayMemories Dwelling house refer to the PlayMemories Home support website.

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