Panasonic Hdc Sd20 Operating Instructions

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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all BD/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP 
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor...

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∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or...

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With a PC
Setup
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Installation
When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have 
authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, cl ose all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
If [User Account Control] dialog...

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7When installation is complete, some notes 
will appear
Check the contents, then close 
the window.
8Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click 
[Finish].
∫Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software 
applications that you no longer require.
1Select [start]  # ([Settings]  #) 
[Control Panel]  # 
[Add or Remove Programs 
(Applications)] or [Uninstall a 
program].
2Select [HD Writer AE 1.0 for 
HDC], then click [Change/
Remove] ([Change or...

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With a PC
Setup
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Connecting to a PC
≥Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
1Connect this unit to the AC 
adaptor.
≥It is possible to use the unit connected to the 
PC with the batteries only, but you will not be 
able to write data into the unit.
2Turn on the unit.
≥This function is available in all modes.
3Connect this unit to a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥Insert the...

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∫If the driver has not been 
recognized properly
Use the following methods to enable it to be 
recognized.
Method 1:
Turn off the unit and your PC once and try 
verifying again.
Method 2:
Remove the SD card and try verifying again.
Method 3:
Try connecting the unit to another USB port on 
your PC.
∫To disconnect USB cable safely
1 Double click the   ( ) icon in task 
tray displayed on the PC.
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon 
may not be displayed.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device]...

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When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
/
Example folder structure of built-in memory 
or HDD:
* [CAM_MEM] is displayed when using the  , and [CAM_HDD] is displayed 
when using the  .The following data will be recorded.
1
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format 
([IMGA0001.JPG] etc.)
2 JPEG format still pictures recorded in Hi-
speed Burst Shooting...

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With a PC
Using with a PC
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Starting HD Writer AE 1.0
≥When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or 
with a login name equally authorized). If you log on wi th a login name other than Administrator, you 
cannot use the applications.
≥ When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows Vista, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a 
login name equally authorized) or with the user nam e for a standard user account. If you log on with a 
user name...

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With a PC
Using with a PC
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If using Macintosh
≥HD Writer AE 1.0 is not available for Macintosh.
≥ iMovie’08 7.1.2 or later supported. For deta ils about iMovie’08, please contact Apple Inc.
∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows...

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Others
Indications
1
Indications
*1 only
*2  only
∫Recording indications
Motion picture recording
A Still picture recording
(when the   button is pressed halfway)
Remaining battery power 
(l27)
1h30m Remaining battery time ( l27)
R 1h20m Remaining time for motion 
picture recording ( l51)
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time ( l51)
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12:34PM Date indication (
l39)
Time indication ( l39)
World time setting ( l40)
Motion picture recording mode 
(l 52)
HA mode
HG mode
HX mode
HE mode
Built-in...