Panasonic Hdc Hs250 Operating Instructions

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With a PC
Before using
1
What you can do with a PC
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), 
DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Available functionData typeSoftware required
Copying data to a PC:
A Motion/Still pictures
1 Built-in HDD
Motion 
picture 
and still  picture CD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC
*
Copying in BD/
AVCHD format:
A
Motion/Still...

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* Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥It is impossible to write data to the HDD on this unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software 
supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High 
Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software  other than...

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the 
Software defined in this End User License 
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you 
agree to the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the 
terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly 
return the Software to Panasonic Corporation 
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from 
which you made the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is...

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Before using
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Operating environment
≥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 BD/DVD 
writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.)
≥ 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...

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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all BD/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 compatib le with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor...

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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
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or...

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With a PC
Setup
1
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, cl ose all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
If [User Account Control] dialog appears, click [Continue].
1Insert the CD-RO M into...

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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 AE 1.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software 
applications that you no longer require.
1Select [start]  # ([Settings]  #) 
[Control Panel]  # 
[Add or Remove Programs 
(Applications)] or [Uninstall a 
program].
2Select [HD Writer AE 1.0 for 
HDC], then click [Change/
Remove] ([Change or...

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With a PC
Setup
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Connecting to a PC
≥Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
1Connect this unit to the AC 
adaptor.
≥It is possible to use the unit connected to the 
PC with the batteries only, but you will not be 
able to write data into the unit.
2Turn on the unit.
≥This function is available in all modes.
3Connect this unit to a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥
Insert...

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∫If the driver has not been 
recognized properly
Use the following methods to enable it to be 
recognized.
Method 1:
Turn off the unit and your PC once and try 
verifying again.
Method 2:
Remove the SD card and try verifying again.
Method 3:
Try connecting the unit to another USB port on 
your PC.
∫To disconnect USB cable safely
1 Double click the   ( ) icon in task 
tray displayed on the PC.
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon 
may not be displayed.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device]...