Operating Instructions

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Using with your PC
(Continued)
New folders are created in the following cases:
• When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999.
• When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures
taken with other cameras, etc.)
• When recording after performing ‘NO. RESET’ (P.22)
• File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file name.
• If mode dial is set to , built-in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are
displayed even when card is inserted. Data in card is not displayed.
• Do not delete or modify folders or data in the AVCHD folder using Windows
Explorer or other tools. The camera may be unable to play back the motion
pictures correctly if any of these files are deleted or modified. For data
management and editing of motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’, use the
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.
If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X
The camera can be connected to your computer even if ‘USB MODE’ (P.22) is set to
‘PictBridge (PTP)’.
• Only picture reading operations can be performed via the camera (picture deletion
also possible with Windows Vista).
• It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.
• Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be read.
You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files
into separate folders on your computer.
Folder and file names on computer
Built-in
memory/
Card
Windows
Drives are displayed in
‘My Computer’ folder.
Macintosh
Drives are displayed on
the desktop.
(Displayed as ‘LUMIX’,
‘NO_NAME’, or
‘Untitled’.)
JPG:
Still pictures
MOV:
Motion pictures
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)
100-PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000001.JPG
P1000999.JPG
101-PANA
:
999-PANA
MISC (DPOF files, Favourite)
PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures) Built-in
memory
MEMO0001.JPG
PRIVATE
When using
memory card
AVCHD
(Motion pictures in AVCHD Lite)
MODELINF
(VIERA Link information)
Playing motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ on your computer
Use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.
Save the motion picture to your computer, and play it back.
Playing motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG on your computer
Use the ‘QuickTime’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.
• Installed as standard on Macintosh
Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.
If using Windows 98/98SE, install USB driver software when connecting for first time.
When the battery begins to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes
and a warning beep sounds. Cancel communication via your computer immediately
(recharge the battery before reconnecting).
Setting the ‘USB MODE’ (P.22) to ‘PC’ remove the need to make the setting each time
the camera is connected to the computer.
For more details, consult your computer operating manual.
Using the Multi Conversion Adaptor (optional)
The Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional) enables connection to your
computer or printer and to a TV for picture playback with your camera connected to the
AC adaptor (optional) so that you do not have to worry about the battery power level.
Connection example
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
Multi Conversion Adaptor
(optional)
USB connection cable
(supplied)
AC adaptor (optional)
• Do not connect and disconnect the camera while the
power is set to ON.
Computer or printer
TV
AV cable (supplied)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
Do not use any other adaptors except a genuine Panasonic multi conversion
adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional).
Ensure that the AC adaptor and Multi Conversion Adaptor are purchased as a set.
The camera is not available if you use only either of them.