Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual

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≥Voices recorded with this unit can be played back on a PC using 
QuickTime (Ver. 7 or later) or copi ed to a PC using Windows Explorer.
≥ Playing back still pictures on a PC using standard Windows picture 
viewer or a commercially availabl e picture viewer, or copying still 
pictures to a PC using Wind ows Explorer is available.
≥ Refer to page 70 if using a Mac.
≥Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device 
cannot be written to HD Writer PE 2.0.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation...

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With a PC
Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are 
fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when 
devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension 
cables other than the supplied USB extension cord.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with...

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≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, 
French, Simplified Chinese and Russian.
≥ 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.
≥
If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this 
software. If using Windows...

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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
OSWindows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPUWindows 7/Windows Vista: 
1.0 GHz or higher
32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
Windows XP: Intel Pentium
III 450 MHz or higher 
or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/
2 GB or more (64 bit)...

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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 7.
≥ Turn on the unit.
1Connect USB terminal of this...

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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 2.0
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 2.0],...

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With a PC
Connecting to a PC
AUSB extension cord (supplied)
≥ Turn on the unit.
1Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord.
≥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. (Insert to line B.) It 
will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.
2Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥The LCD monitor turns off.
≥ The...

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∫To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click 
[Eject Panasonic Mobile Camera].
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
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 SD card:
1Up to a total of 999 files of 
motion pictures, still 
pictures and voices can 
be saved in a single 
folder....

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With a PC
Starting HD Writer PE 2.0
≥To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for 
standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista).
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # 
[HD Writer PE 2.0]  # [HD Writer PE].
≥For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF 
operating instructions of the software.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or...

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With a PC
If using Mac
≥HD Writer PE 2.0 is not available for Mac.
≥iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.
∫ Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are 
fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
≥
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
≥Turn on the unit.
1Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord.
≥Do not use any other...