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Before going further, please check the following:

  • Please log on to your computer as an administrator.
  • Install the software package that is delivered with your Sony camera.
  • Make sure that you have installed the latest drivers available from our download page.
  • Restart the computer. Do not resume from standby, suspend or hibernation mode.
  • If you are using a notebook computer, make sure that it is connected to the mains.
  • Make sure that your camera is also connected to the mains.
  • Remove any USB component other than your camera.
  • Turn on your camera.
  • Firmly plug the USB cable in the USB port on your computer and camera. If your computer has several USB ports, connect your camera to different USB ports.
  • If you want to transfer pictures, make sure that there is a Memory Stick inserted in your camera.
  • If you want to use the USB streaming function (Sony Digital Video camcorders only), activate it from the camera's menu.

After having followed the instructions, is your camera or your Memory Stick detected?

 

Last Updated 22nd July 2008