Panasonic Hm Ta1 Operating Instructions

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CPUIntel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including 
compatible CPU)
≥Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or 
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher 
is recommended when a playback function is 
used.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is 
recommended when using the editing function.
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/
2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more 
recommended)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more 
recommended)...

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≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, 
French and Simplified Chinese.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, 
Windows XP Media Cente r Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 
Enterprise.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
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If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this 
software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7,...

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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 XP (32 bit) Home Edition 
Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional 
Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic 
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium 
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows...

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With a PC
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the 
Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you 
do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is 
being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista.
≥ Turn on the unit.
1Select the menu.
2Connect...

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5Select where the application is to 
be installed, then click [Next].
6Select [Yes] or [No] to create 
shortcut.
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 PE 1.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no 
longer require.
1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a 
Program].
2Select [HD Writer PE 1.0],...

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With a PC
Connecting to a PC
AUSB extension cord (supplied)
≥ Turn on the unit.
1Select the menu.
2Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord.
≥Connect the USB extension cord by  inserting it securely all the way 
without forcing.
≥ Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)
≥ Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way. 
(The insertion of the plug to the USB terminal of...

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To disconnect USB terminal of this unit 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] and click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA HM-TA1/SD USB Device] or  [MATSHITA HM-TA1/APP USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [Computer].
Example folder structure of an...

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With a PC
Starting HD Writer PE 1.0
≥When using HD Writer PE 1.0 on  Windows XP, log on to your 
computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If 
you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use 
the applications.
≥ When using HD Writer PE 1.0 on Wi ndows Vista/Windows 7, log on to 
your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally 
authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you 
log on with a user name for a guest...

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With a PC
If using Mac
≥HD Writer PE 1.0 is not available for Mac.
≥iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc.
∫ Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating 
instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
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The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
≥Turn on the unit.
1Select the menu.
2Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension...

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With a PC
To use as a camera for Skype
It is possible to perform video conferencing using Skype when this unit is 
connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet.
∫Operating environment for Skype
Skype is a software that allows you to perform video conferencing 
using an Internet connection.
≥Skype must first be installed before use.
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For downloading or details regarding Skype, refer to the Skype Website.≥ For information on how to use Skype, refer to the Skype help file.
≥ Depending on...