Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC70P Operating Instructions

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≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer 
drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)
≥Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
– When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB 
hubs or by using extension cables.
– Operation on an upgraded OS.
–...

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ªOperating environment for HD Writer Ver2.5 (continued)
≥Supplied CD-ROM (“HD Writer 2.5E for HDC”) is available for Windows only.
≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP 
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot...

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ªOperating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
PCIBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
CPUWindows Vista: Intel...

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Installation
When installing the software, log on to your PC 
as the Administrator (or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization) or with the user name 
for a standard user account. (If you do not have 
authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close any other 
software applications which are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your 
computer while the software is being installed.
1Insert the CD-ROM (“HD Writer 
2.5E for...

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5Click [Finish].
For details on how to use the software 
applications, read the PDF operating 
instructions.
≥To read the operating instructions (a PDF file), 
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0, Adobe Reader 7.0 
or later must be installed.
Select [start] # 
[All Programs (Programs)] # 
[Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.5E] # 
[Operating Instructions].
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software 
applications that you no longer require.
1Select [start] # ([Settings] #) 
[Control Panel] # 
[Add or...

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With a computer
Connection and recognition
After the software applications are installed, this 
unit must be connected to the computer and be 
correctly recognized by the computer.
≥Connect after installing the software 
applications.
≥Remove the supplied 
CD-ROM (“HD Writer 2.5E 
for HDC”)
 if it is inserted in the computer.
≥If the recognition procedure is not 
accomplished properly, operation will not be 
possible after connecting the unit to the 
computer.
≥If the unit fails to operate normally,...

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With a computer
When the unit is connected to a computer, it is 
recognized as an external drive.
[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
≥AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV] 
folder.
≥The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in 
the [AVCHDTN] folder.
≥JPEG format still pictures ([IMGA0001.JPG] 
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder. 
These can be opened with picture software that 
supports JPEG pictures....

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1Double click the   icon in task 
tray displayed on the computer.
≥Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.
≥Depending on your computer’s settings, 
this icon may not be displayed.
2Select [USB Mass Storage 
Device] and click [Stop].
3Verify [MATSHITA AG-HMC70 USB 
Device] is selected and click [OK].
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect 
the cable.
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable while the card 
access lamp is lit ( appears on the LCD 
monitor) as it may damage the data.
≥To...

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With a computer
Using HD Writer Ver2.5
Using HD Writer Ver2.5, you can copy images 
recorded on this unit to the hard disk of the 
computer. To play back copied images, use the 
playback function of HD Writer Ver2.5 or write 
the data from the HDD on a PC to an SD card 
and connect this unit to a TV. (l79)
≥When using HD Writer Ver2.5, log on to your 
computer as Administrator with a login name 
equally authorized. If you log on with a login 
name other than Administrator, you cannot use 
the...

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With a computer
6Click the [Start copying] button.
≥A confirmation message appears. Click 
[Yes] and copying starts.
ªWriting back to an SD card
≥Insert an SD card in this unit and format the 
card. (l78)
(Use an SD card that can be used for motion 
picture recording. (l27))
Please be aware that if an SD card is 
formatted, then all the data recorded on the 
card will be erased. Store important data on a 
computer etc.
≥Insert the battery and connect the AC 
adaptor, then rotate the mode dial to...