Panasonic Hx Wa20 Owners Manual

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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, 
French, Simplified Chinese and Russian.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives.
≥ 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...

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≥If using Windows XP, only an administrative account user can use this 
software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7, only administrative and 
standard account users can use this software. (An administrative 
account user should install  and uninstall this software.)
∫To use the HD Writer VE 2.0
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be 
used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the 
environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating...

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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) (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPUWindows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
32-bit (k86) or 64-bit ( k64) processor (including 
compatible CPU)
Windows XP: Intel Pentium
III 450 MHz or higher or 
Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32...

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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 is based on Windows 7.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.≥The [AutoPlay] screen is displayed automatically....

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≥Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Turn on the unit.
≥Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery.
≥ This function is available in all modes.
2Connect this unit to a PC.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
3Select the desired connection mode using the SET 
button and press the SET button.
With a PC
Connecting to a PC
[CARD...

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∫To disconnect USB cable safely
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click 
[Eject Panasonic Camcorder].
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation 
is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the unit is 
turned on, power is also supplied from the PC to this unit.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and...

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∫About the PC display
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 in built-in memory/SD card:
The following data will be recorded.
1 Up to 999 files of motion pictures/still pictures/audio files can 
be recorded in a single folder.
If you record further images/audio, a 101CDPFP folder is 
created and the files are stored in this new folder. The folders 
are numbered 102CDPFP,...

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∫Copying your still pictures to your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer 
or other programs.
1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM]  # 
[100CDPFP] etc.)
2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on  the PC’s HDD).
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card 
unusable in this unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on...

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Using the unit as a web camera
When the unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet, the 
unit can be used as a web camera.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on every PC having the 
recommended environment.
≥ Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jOperation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
PC
IBM...

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1Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to web 
camera mode. (l155)
≥The LCD monitor will turn off.
≥ If you touch anything other than [WEB CAMERA], remove and then 
reconnect the USB cable.
2(On the PC)
Start Windows Live Messenger or iChat.≥Check that the unit has been selected in the Windows Live Messenger 
or iChat settings.
≥ When disconnecting the USB cable from your PC, please close 
Windows Live Messenger or iChat before disconnecting.
≥After 12 hours, the unit is automatically...