Import Canon FS100 video footage onto Mac OS X?

I took home my school's video camera-- Canon FS100-- and when it won't let me import my footage onto my Mac OS X. When I try, it says that it is unrecognizable.
I thought that all Canons were compatible with Mac's?
How do I import this footage?

1. The camcorder must be connected to the mains power supply, Import will not work if the camera is running on battery
2. Connect the USB cable to the camera and the Mac
3. Switch on the camera, and set it to playback (not record) mode. The camera should appear as a new drive in the Finder
4. Start iMovie 09. If the Import window does not appear (may take a few seconds), choose File, Import from Camera

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