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title: "FS81: How to save files to your computer"
description: "Note: The scanner will not scan directly to your PC. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your PC. Ensure there is an SD card in the SD"
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# FS81: How to save files to your computer

**Note**: The scanner will not scan directly to your PC.

1. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your PC.
2. Ensure there is an SD card in the SD card slot on the scanner.
3. Press POWER the button on the scanner to turn it on.
4. Press the MENU button on the scanner to enter the main menu.
5. Use the RIGHT ARROW button to move to USB in the menu.
6. Press OK to start the scanner-to-PC connection. The SD card is read like it is an external hard drive and will show up as a USB drive.
7. Open the FilmScanner folder and then the Movie folder. You should now be able to see your saved files (MP4) that are on your SD card. Simply copy and paste or drag them to a folder on your computer.

 IMPORTANT: Always safely eject the USB drive before disconnecting the USB cable.

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