Digital Camera User's Guide

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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Playing Movies

Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most

computers, can be used for movie playback. To play back a

movie, first copy the movie to your computer and then double-

click the movie file.

In order to play a movie recorded with this camera on your

computer using Windows Media Player, you need to install the

MPEG-4 codec. The method you should use to install the codec

depends on whether or not you have access to an Internet

connection. Perform either of the procedures below, in

accordance with your Internet availability.

■ Installing the Codec on a Computer that Can

Connect to the Internet

1. Connect your computer to the Internet.

2. Double-click the movie file that was recorded

with the camera.

If your PC does not have the MPEG-4 codec installed, it will

connect to the Microsoft website automatically and

download it.

3. Install the downloaded MPEG-4 codec.

After installation is complete, playback of the movie file will

start automatically.

NOT

• If your computer already has the MPEG-4 codec installed,

it will start playing the movie as soon as you double-click it.