canon power shot SX610 HS

[myronmichael]

i'm having trouble establishing a connection between my camera and my desk top. can anybody help me out?

[John_B]

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[John_]

Have you downloaded the software and installed it on your computer yet? Here is the link to your cameras support page to get those  https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/point-and-shoot/long-zoom-... 

[480329C]

The lens is extended.  Power is off.  Battery is fully charged.  When SX610 is powered up it says to turn off camera and restart.  I have done that.  Lens is still extended.