Panasonic Hx Wa10 Owners Manual

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To use the HD Writer VE 1.0
You will need a high performance computer depending on the functions to be 
used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the 
environment of the computer used. Refer to the operating environment and 
notes.
HINTi Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is 
not fulfilling the requirements of  the operating environment.
i Always use the most current driver for the video card.
i Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the computer. It 
may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity 
gets low. 
						

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Operating environment for the card reader 
function (mass storage)
iOperates with the OS standard driver. 
Computer IBM PC/AT compatible PCOSMicrosoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition 
Service Pack 3 
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional 
Service Pack 3 
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic 
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium 
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business 
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate 
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Enterprise 
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter 
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic 
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium 
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional 
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate
CPUWindows Vista/Windows 7: 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel 
Celeron 400 MHz or higher
RAMWindows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit) 
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more 
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/
Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more 
recommended)
InterfaceUSB portOther 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device 
						

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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.)i Before starting the installation, clos e all applications that are running.
i Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the software 
is being installed. 
i Explanation of operations and  screens is based on Windows Vista.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
hThe following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] 
→ [Continue].
h If Windows 7 is in use, or the following screen is not displayed 
automatically, select [Start]  → [Computer] (or double-click on 
[Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic].
2 Click [Next].
3 Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside 
[I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them 
and click [Next].
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4 Select the country or region 
where you live, then click [Next].
hIf the country or region cannot be 
selected, select [NTSC Area].
h When the confirmation message 
appears, click [Yes].
5 Select where the application is to 
be installed, then click [Next].
6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.
hA message regarding the playback in the environment used may be 
displayed depending on the performance of the computer used. Click 
[OK] after confirming.
7 Click [Next].
hWhen installation is complete, some notes will appear.
8 Check the contents, then close the window.
Click
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9 Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click 
[Finish].
The computer must be rebooted 
for the application to work.
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Uninstalling HD Writer VE 1.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no 
longer require.
1 Select [Start] →[Control Panel] → [Programs and Features].
2 Select [HD Writer VE 1.0], then click [Uninstall].
h Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions.
h After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the computer.
Click
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STARTING HD WRITER VE 1.0
iWhen using HD Writer VE 1.0 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as 
Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a 
login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications.
i When using HD Writer VE 1.0 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your 
computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or 
with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user 
name for a guest user account , the software cannot be used.
(On the computer)
Select [Start]  → [All Programs]  → [Panasonic]  → [HD Writer VE 1.0] →  
[HD Writer VE].
i For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF owner’s 
manual of the software.
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Reading the owner’s manual of the software 
applications
iYou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or 
later to read the PDF owner’s manual.
Select [Start] →  [All Programs] → [Panasonic] →  [HD Writer VE 1.0]  → 
[Operating Instructions]. 
						

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IF USING Mac
iHD Writer VE 1.0 is not available for Mac.
i iMovie ’11 is supported. For details about iMovie ’11, please contact Apple 
Inc.
Operating environment
iEven if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are 
fulfilled, some computers cannot be used.
i Operates with the OS standard driver.
i Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
Copying photos on a computer
1 Connect this unit to a computer via the supplied USB cable.
h The USB function selection screen will appear on the camera’s LCD 
monitor.
h Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.
2 On the camera’s LCD monitor, se lect [CARD READER] and press the 
SET button.
h This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac. 
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] displayed on the desktop.
hFiles are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the files you want to acquire 
or the folder storing those files to any different folder on the 
computer.
Computer MacOSMac OS X 10.6.6CPUIntel Core DuoRAM1 GB or moreInterfaceUSB port 
						

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To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] on the Desktop to the [Trash], and then 
disconnect the USB cable.
HINT
About the USB cablei Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different 
USB cable is used.
i Do not remove the SD card from this unit when this unit is connected to the 
computer using a USB cable.