Sorry to say that i couldnot get my answer.oncemore my question is i have a sony handy cam HDR-CX230.it can be recharge via USB port and photo can be transfered.previously i charged my handycam in my pc,now when i am connecting my handycam to pc.pc automatically shutdown.opening start page asking start button normally.when i press enter key again showing same page.that means my pc automatically shutting down and opening.what problem may be.my handy cam recharging in another pc.my pc is xp loaded

You may download the manual and more from http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=HDRCX230&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=manuals#/manualsTab

Check if you have a Firewire port that is either a 6pin or 4 pin port that looks like

Use a firewire IEEE 1394 cable kit and appropriate software too transfer to PC. Most firewire to usb cable will not work.
You will need a
1. Firewire cable
2. Firewire port on PC/Laptop as well.
3. Recent OS that supports firewire.
4. Appropriate image/video editing software.

Get the following device for a bit over $25 at TigerDirect.

The USB works better.
USB is far better and easy to use.

Diamond VC500 One Touch Video Capture Device - USB 2.0, 720 x 480, NTSC/PAL, S-Video, Composite, MPEG 4/2 Encoding, Burn to DVD/VCD, Editing Software

check your hard disk for problem and install again the windows to your pc

Use a video editing program on your computer. You can stitch the clips together in any order, add fades and transitions, add a soundtrack, etc.

ALTERNATE WAY TO TRANSFER PHOTOS AND VIDEOS TO A COMPUTER

If your photos and videos are stored on the memory card, then remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into an USB memory card reader. Connect this USB memory card reader and memory card into the USB port of your working computer. Your computer will see this as an USB Mass Storage Device or an external storage device; you can then open the folder on the memory card and copy the photos to your computer.
Memory card reader is a handy device and is inexpensive. You can copy photos from other cameras and you can also download photos off your memory card to someone else's computer without the need of installing any programs.

hi,
No, sorry but this cam doesn't have FW port...
if it is for access to your records for editing, use USB
If it is for streaming, broadcasting or recording on a PC, use the HDMI output and HDMI capture card...
that's all...
cheers,
mich

You don't. According to Sony, your camera will not stream video via the USB port. You can only do this using the i.Link connection (what everyone but Sony calls Firewire). The list of camera models that will stream via USB, and the method to do it, is on THIS LINK Your camera is not in the list.

Most PCs have a USB port, but no Firewire port. Macs often have a Firewire port but may not have USB. As most Windows PCs do not come with this interface, you might need to fit an add-on Firewire interface card. This will come with a driver for the card. Or maybe you have a Mac. You haven't said.

Suitable Firewire (DV) cables can easily be found on Amazon or eBay. You will need the kind with a small (four pin) connector at one end and a larger (six pin) connector at the other. My camera came with the correct lead.

There is a Sony tutorial page for downloading video to computer at THIS LINK You will need to select your operating system, then Mini-DV as the camera type, then select the type of connection. As you will see, the USB option warns that it won't work with many cameras, and you are strongly recommended to use i.Link (which everyone else calls Firewire).

Hi

Sorry to hear of the problem with your Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 camera.

You don't actually say how you are trying to take the videos off the camera - is it via the included Sony software or are you trying to access the data via Windows Explorer when the USB cable is attached?

It could be a problem with the USB cable or port - possibly static build up (switch the computer off and unplug it from the mains for 30 minutes) or try another USB port or computer.

You need to try and narrow down the fault further.

Hope this helps a little

David