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≥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 VE 2.0]  # [HD Writer VE].
≥For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF 
operating instructions of the software.
Reading the operating instructions of the 
software applications
≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 
or later to read the PDF operating instructions.
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic]  # 
[HD Writer VE 2.0]  # [Operating Instructions].
With a PC
Starting HD Writer VE 2.0
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≥HD Writer VE 2.0 is not available for Mac.
≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact 
Apple Inc.
≥
You cannot acquire scenes recorded in Slow Motion Mode (l81) to Mac.
∫ 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.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
1Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [CARD READER] using the SET button on the 
unit, and press the SET button.
≥The LCD monitor will turn off.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac.
≥ If you select anything other than [CARD READER], remove and then 
reconnect the USB cable.
3Double click on the [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] 
displayed on the desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
With a PC
If using Mac
PC Mac
OSMac OS X 10.7.2
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo or better
RAM2 GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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4Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures 
you want to acquire or the folder storing those 
pictures to any different folder on the PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] disk icon to the [Trash], and then 
disconnect the USB cable.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation 
is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
When you connect the unit to a PC that is connected to the Internet, you 
can easily upload files recorded on the SD card to YouTube or Facebook.
≥ Insert the SD card.
≥ Set to Playback mode. ( l47)
1Select the menu.
2Select the file to upload using the SET button and 
press the SET button.
≥  will appear on the selected file. To cancel, press the SET button 
again.
≥ You can continue selecting up to maximum of 20 files.
≥ Copy files recorded to the built-in memory to the SD card before 
configuring the settings.
≥ On configuring the settings, the upload tool built into the unit 
(HD Writer Web Uploader) is automatically copied to the SD card.
With a PC
Uploading files to a web service
[MENU]:   # [UPLOAD SET]  # [SELECT]2
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3Press the recording start/stop button or the   
button.
≥To cancel all selections, press the MENU button, select 
[CANCEL ALL], and press the SET button.
4Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable.
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation 
is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥ Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in 
[Computer].
5Select [CARD READER] using the SET button and 
press the SET button.
6Open the removable disk that appears in [Computer].
7Double-click [HDWWEBUP.EXE] in the [AD_HDWUP] 
folder.
≥ The HD Writer Web Uploader will start.
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8Select an upload destination.
≥For subsequent operations, please read the operating instructions 
(PDF) of the HD Writer Web Uploader.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 
or later to read the PDF operating instructions.
≥Audio files cannot be handled.
≥ When using the Eye-Fi card, the web upload function is disabled.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on future YouTube and Facebook 
services and updates. The service content and screens which can be 
used are subject to change without prior notice. (The service is 
currently available (February 1st 2012))
≥ Do not upload images protected by copyright unless you hold the 
copyright or you have obtained permission from the relevant copyright 
holder.
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By using the Eye-Fi card, you can save files recorded on a card to a PC 
or file-sharing site via a wireless network.
≥The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are 
not guaranteed to work on this product. In the case of a malfunction of 
the card, please contact the card manufacturer.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature, a broadband wireless LAN 
environment is required.
≥ To use the Eye-Fi card, permission from the national or regional 
government is required. Do not use if you have not obtained 
permission. If you are unsure as to whether use is permitted, please 
check with the card manufacturer.
≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card in advance on 
your PC, and configure the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods 
etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the 
card manufacturer)
Select the menu.
≥When [TRANSFER] is set to [ON], the transferable files will be 
transferred automatically.
≥ To cancel the forwarding of a file, turn off the unit or set [TRANSFER] 
to [OFF].
≥ The setting at the time of purchase is [OFF]. Every time the Eye-Fi card 
is removed from the unit, this setting is set to [OFF].
≥ You can check the transfer of the file on the thumbnail screen (8-file 
display).
With a PC
Using the Eye-Fi™ transfer feature
[MENU]:   # [Eye-Fi] # [TRANSFER]  # [ON]
File has been transferred
File waiting for transfer
File cannot be transferred
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∫Using Direct Mode
The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone 
or tablet without going through the access point when necessary setting 
is performed in a PC in advance.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and 
configure the Direct Mode settings.
Select the menu.
≥If any of the following operations is performed, the Direct Mode will be 
canceled.
jIf you turn the unit off
j Closing the LCD monitor, sending the unit into standby mode.
j Starting motion picture or audio recording
The Direct Mode may be canceled by the Eye-Fi card for reasons other 
than the above.
≥ In Direct Mode, the economy mode function ( l45) is disabled.
≥ When [TRANSFER] ( l166) is set to [OFF], [START DIRECT MODE] 
cannot be selected.
∫ Selecting files to transfer
If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC, you can 
transfer selected files alone. For settings methods etc., please read the 
card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and 
configure the selection transfer settings.
Select the menu.
≥The settings method is the same as for the protect settings. ( l131)
≥ For the files set for selected transfer,   is displayed on the 
thumbnail screen (1-file display).
≥ If you have not performed selected transfer settings on your PC, 
[PROTECT] is displayed and the selection transfer setting is disabled.
[MENU]:  
# [Eye-Fi] # [START DIRECT MODE]
[MENU]:   # [TRANSFER/PROTECT]
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≥When the write protect switch on the Eye-Fi card is on the LOCK side, 
[PROTECT] is displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled. 
Please unlock the write protect switch.
≥ The protect setting is also applied to the files for which [TRANSFER/
PROTECT] is set. To delete or rotate a file, first cancel [TRANSFER/
PROTECT] and then perform the operation.
≥The [Eye-Fi] menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used.
≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to 
operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc.
≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the 
software supplied with the Eye-Fi card before use.
≥ Eye-Fi transfer is terminated when it goes into sleep mode by the 
energy-saving function during the  Eye-Fi transfer. Connect the AC 
adapter and set the [AC:REC/PLAY] in [ECONOMY] to [60 min]. 
( l 71) (Energy-save function will be disabled during the Direct Mode)
≥ When the endless memory function of the Eye-Fi card is set to on, the 
files transferred from the card may be deleted automatically.
≥ The Eye-Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being transferred.
≥ When the Eye-Fi card is used, the battery will run down faster.
≥ Audio files cannot be handled.
≥ The [Eye-Fi] setting can be checked from the recording standby screen 
or the thumbnail screen (1-file display).
≥ When using the Eye-Fi card, please be sure to unlock the write-protect 
switch. ( l40)
≥
Files cannot be transferred during motion picture recording or audio recording.≥ Before deleting the files, please confirm they have been transferred to 
your PC and uploaded to the sharing site.
≥ Do not use the Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless 
devices is forbidden, such as inside aircraft etc.
≥ Depending on network conditions, the transfer may take some time. 
Also, if network conditions deteriorate, the transfer may be suspended.
≥ Files over 2 GB in size cannot be transferred. Such files should first be 
split to reduce the file size. ( l124)
In [Eye-Fi], [TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
(Transferring in Direct Mode)
In [Eye-Fi], [TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
In [Eye-Fi], [TRANSFER] is set to [OFF]
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∫Recording indications
Others
LCD Display Indications
A
 (White) Still picture recording icon
 (Red) Recording still picture
During burst recording ( l83)
// ////// /
// //////
Number of recording pixels for still pictures ( l90, 115)
In Playback Mode, the picture size is not displayed for still pictures 
recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the 
sizes shown above.
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/// Burst recording (
l83)
/ Panorama recording ( l85)
000:00:15000:00:15000:00:15
MF
300030003000
ISO400
ISO400ISO400
F3.5
F3.5F3.5
1/30
1/301/30
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3000Remaining number of still pictures ( l56)
High temperature warning (l 46)
ß A/ ß/ Flash (l96)
Camera shake warning (l 57)
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1//*2/
Scene Mode ( l90)
*1  only
*2 /  only
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Color mode ( l99)
ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600/ISO3200*
3
ISO sensitivity ( l100)
*3  only
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Intelligent Auto Mode ( l61)
// Exposure (
l101)
F3.5 Iris value (l56, 110)
1/30 Shutter Speed (l56, 110)
/
/ Zoom/Double range zoom (
l77)
B
// Eye-Fi settings (
l168)
 (Gray)
 (Red) Audio recording icon
Recording audio
Focus mark (l
98)
Spot metering target ( l98)
Zoom unavailable icon ( l82)
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