Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual

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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.Skype is a software that allows you to perform video conferencing 
using an Internet connection.
≥ Skype must first be installed before use.
≥
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 the PC or Internet environment...

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∫Operating environment for Skype
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual 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
Software Skype 5.1 for WindowsSkype 5.0 for 
Mac OS X...

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≥Turn on the unit.
1Connect 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. (Insert to line B.) It 
will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.
2Touch [WEB...

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Others
Indications
∫Recording indications
Motion pictures Still pictures Voices
/// Video Rec Mode (l53)
¥ Recording motion picture
; Recording pause (motion picture)
/////
// Intelligent Auto Mode (
l38)
01h30m Remaining time for motion picture or voice 
recording (l35, 37)
00m00s Elapsed recording time for motion pictures 
(l 35)
00h00m00s Elapsed recording time for voices (l 37)
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
15s Countdown until recording stops ( l31,...

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∫
Playback indications
//
/ Voice Rec Mode (l
54)
12345
Remaining number of recordable pictures (l36)
Focus area ( l36)
Ø 10/ Ø2 Self-Timer Recording ( l55)
F2.8 Iris value
1/30 Shutter speed
// Effect icon (l40)
/ Night View mode (l40)
/ Recording still pictures during voice recording 
(l 37)
Motion pictures Still pictures Voices
Motion picture icon ( l42)
Still picture icon ( l42)
Voice icon (l 42)
Motion picture set for online sharing 
( l 52)
Display during playback ( l43)
Playing back...

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∫Confirmatory indications
Protected motion pictures/still pictures/
voices ( l49)
00m00s Playback time for motion pictures ( l45)
00h00m00s Playback time for voices (l45)
100-0001 File number (l45)
NOV 15 2011 12:34PM Date/Time indication (l33)
SD card is not inserted or is incompatible.
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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, still pictures 
and voices 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...

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The unit arbitrarily 
stops recording.≥
Use an SD card that can be used for 
motion picture recording. (l 27)
≥ The recordable time may have 
shortened due to the deterioration of 
the data writing speed or repeated 
recording and deletion. Using the 
unit, format the SD card. ( l57)
Scenes, still pictures 
or voices cannot be 
played back. ≥
Any scenes, still pictures or voices 
where the thumbnails are displayed 
as   cannot be played back.
Although this unit is 
correctly connected 
to a...

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If the SD card is 
inserted in another 
device, it is not 
recognized.≥
Check that the device is compatible 
with the capacity or type of SD card 
(SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory 
Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you 
inserted. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the device for details.
Color or brightness 
of the image 
changes, or you may 
see horizontal bars 
in the image.
The LCD monitor 
flickers indoors. ≥
Color or brightness of the image may 
change, or you may see horizontal 
bars in the...

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About the RESET button
Use the stylus pen, when you press the RESET button.When connected by 
the USB terminal, 
this unit is not 
detected by the PC.
≥
After re-inserting the SD card into the 
unit, reconnect the USB terminal of 
this unit.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the 
PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. 
(l 62, 70, 71)
≥ Connect the USB terminal of this unit 
again after restarting the PC and 
turning on this unit again.
Cannot see the PDF 
operating 
instructions for 
HD Writer...