How can I import video into my computer from my video camera?

I have a Hitachi DVD Cam and Windows XP. When I connect the camera to the computer, it won’t recognize that the camera is attached. I would like to import video from the disc to my computer so that I can then erase the video from the disc and free up more space. The computer will recognize the camera when I have it on “card photo” but not for video clips. What can I do to fix this?
I forgot to mention; my camera is a Hitachi DZ-MV580A.
The Artistic One, I can’t drag and drop the files, unfortunately. It won’t recognize that I even have a camera attached via USB cable.

By: Eowyn Skywalker

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