Panasonic Hm Ta1 Operating Instructions

 VQT2Z95 51
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating 
instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, 
Windows 95, Windows 98, Window s 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 
and Windows 2000.
≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
PC
IBM PC/AT compatible PCMac
CPU Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or higher Intel Core 
Duo
Intel Core 2 
Duo
RAMWindows 7:...

52 VQT2Z95
≥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.
A USB extension cord (supplied)
≥ 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 this 
unit leaves a gap  B.) It...

 VQT2Z95 53
Others
Indications
∫Recording indications
/// Recording mode (l33)
¥ Recording motion picture
; Recording pause
01h30m
Remaining time for motion picture recording ( l22)
00m00s Elapsed recording time (l22)
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
15s Countdown until recording stops ( l20, 22)
LED light ( l24)
High temperature warning (l 20)
Remaining battery power ( l15)
 (White) Pressing the photoshot button halfway
 (Red) Recording still picture
///
Number of...

54 VQT2Z95
∫Playback indications
Motion picture icon ( l28)
Still picture icon ( l28)
 (White)Create still pictures from motion picture 
(l 29)
 (Red)Creating still pictures from motion picture 
(l 29)
Display during playback ( l26)
Playing back the slide show ( l29)
Protected motion pictures/still pictures 
( l 31)
00m00s Playback time (l28)
100-0001 File number (l28)
NOV.15.2010 12:34PM Date/Time indication (l21)
NOV.15.2010 100-0001
00m00s
HM-TA1_PP-VQT2Z95_mst.book  54 ページ  ２０１０年７月１４日　水曜日　午後５時５０分 

 VQT2Z95 55
Others
Messages/Troubleshooting
∫Messages
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
∫Troubleshooting
INCOMPATIBLE CARD. 
PLEASE CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures 
are recorded on an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the 
SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again.
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.
This unit does...

56 VQT2Z95
This unit cannot be 
operated though it is 
turned on.
This unit does not 
operate normally.≥
Remove the battery, wait about 
1 minute and then insert the battery. 
Then about 1 minute later, turn on the 
unit again. (Conducting the above 
operation while the SD card is being 
accessed may damage the data on 
the SD card.)
≥ If normal operation is still not 
restored, remove the battery and 
contact consumer support. (l 74, 75)
The unit arbitrarily 
stops recording. ≥
Use an SD card that can...

 VQT2Z95 57
Scenes cannot be 
deleted.≥
Any scenes/still pictures where the 
thumbnails are displayed as   
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still 
pictures are unnecessary, format the 
SD card to erase the data. ( l35) 
Please be aware that if an SD card is 
formatted then all the data recorded 
on the SD card is erased and cannot 
be recovered. Back up important data 
on a PC etc.
If the SD card is 
inserted in this unit, 
it is not recognized. ≥
If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it 
may not be...

58 VQT2Z95
“ERROR 
OCCURRED. 
PLEASE TURN UNIT 
OFF, THEN TURN ON 
AGAIN.” is 
displayed.≥
The unit has automatically detected 
an error. Restart the unit by turning off 
and on.
≥ After re-inserting the battery, turn on 
the unit again.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly 
displayed even if it is restarted. 
Remove the battery and contact 
consumer support. ( l74, 75) Do not 
attempt to repair the unit by yourself.
When connected by 
the USB terminal, 
this unit is not 
detected by the PC. ≥
After...

 VQT2Z95 59
Others
Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a 
malfunction.
Do not drop or bump the unit. Do not subject to strong pressure.
≥A strong impact can break the lens, LCD monitor or the unit’s casing, 
causing it to malfunction.
≥ Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s supplied with the 
unit. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor 
and damage it.
≥ While the unit is stored in a bag, be careful not to drop or hit the...

60 VQT2Z95
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit.
≥If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a 
long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, 
do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the 
unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when...