Panasonic VQT0R46 Connecting the Digital Camera to PC, Preparations on the digital camera side

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Setting up

Connecting the Digital Camera to PC

•When Windows 98/98SE is used, install the USB driver (P6) before connection.

•If the PC has a built-in SD memory card slot, insert a Card into the slot and you can acquire pictures to the PC by use of Simple Viewer.

DIGITAL

AV OUT

DC IN

ACCESS

A: USB connection cable

B: AC adaptor (optional)

C: This message appears during data transfer.

Preparations on the digital camera side

When you connect the digital camera to the PC, use batteries with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptors. If the remaining battery power is exhausted during communication, the recorded data may be damaged.

•If you use the AC adaptor, connect it.

•Turn on the digital camera.

•Set [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu to [PC].

1.Connect the digital camera to the PC via the supplied

USB connection cable.

•When the connection is established correctly, Simple Viewer automatically starts to open the screen for starting acquisition. (P9)

If Windows 98 is used, refer to P23.

•When the following screen appears, click [Cancel] to close it.

•If Simple Viewer does not start automatically, refer to P27.

•Do not operate the digital camera or disconnect the USB connection cable while transferring data in the digital camera. The software may not function correctly and damage the data being transferred.

•The shape of the terminal varies depending on the digital camera used. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the digital camera.

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Contents Operating Instructions Connection with the PC Offers much more Enjoyment Contents Read Before Use Key termsIs Simple Viewer compatible with any PC? MacintoshInsert the CD-ROM Installing the SoftwareIf the setup menu does not start automatically Installing Simple Viewer If Simple Viewer cannot be installedConnecting the Digital Camera to PC Preparations on the digital camera sideAcquire destination folder When you click Cancel during acquisitionAcquiring pictures to the PC Acquire to PC Select View Select any location where pictures are savedViewing pictures View Folder display Thumbnail displayPicture View DegsFull screen display Printing pictures Print Select PrintSet up printing, and click Next Click Add and then click NextPlease select the printing type One sheet Two sheets, Four sheets, Eight sheetsCheck the layout, and set up printing Click Start printingSending pictures by e-mail Send by e-mail Select Send by e-mailClick Send by e-mail E-mail programme does not start automaticallySelect any function to be used AdvanceSelect Advance Click Start Click OK, and then click Finish to complete the additionClick Write Writing to the card is carried outSelect Setting Set the settings and click OK DefaultAutomatic acquisition Updating for the folder listAfter Using Simple Viewer To exit Simple Viewer Click ExitTo disconnect the USB connection cable safely Task tray of the PC screenTo disconnect the USB connection cable safely To Acquire Picture without Using Simple ViewerWhat is a drag-and-drop operation? How to Use on Macintosh To make sure that the digital camera is connected correctlyHow to Remove the USB Driver and Simple Viewer Uninstall Pictures cannot be acquired Even after the above checks When Pictures cannot be AcquiredCheck the following items first About Simple Viewer Question Answer TroubleshootingAbout connection/acquisition Question Answer About printing Question Answer By Location and File name indicated in the picture Lumix Simple Viewer Operating EnvironmentUSB-connectable environment Others VQT0R46