I have the acer aspire 5315 but it doesnt have firewire?

Question

i read online that i could use a PCI card but where do i put it? and does anybody know if i got this card would i be able to upload videos from my jvc GR-D390EK ? thankyou regards

melissa x

Answer 1

If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….

Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder. Make sure your camera is in playback mode.