Panasonic PV-GS50-K operating instructions About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard

Notes

≥Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while the operation light of Palmcorder is on. It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer. Please refer to the user manual of Palmcorder.

≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source for the Palmcorder when using USB Connection Kit. Data may be lost If the battery power is lost while transferring data.

≥G.726 may not recognize memory card files not created by Palmcorder.

≥Do not delete the folders in memory card such as picture folder, DPOF folder, title folder etc. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted.

≥When the Palmcorder is switched to the Card Playback Mode while it is connected to the personal computer, “PC ACCESSING” is displayed on the Palmcorder and the operation mode of the Palmcorder cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB Connection Cable. Switch the operation mode of the Palmcorder and reconnect the Cable.

≥If the Palmcorder is connected in the Card Playback Mode, the [Removable disc] icon representing the Memory Card drive is displayed

in [My Computer].

≥When the VCR Mode of the Palmcorder is switched to the Card Playback Mode, a warning message may be displayed. You may simply ignore it.

≥When you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you may install or uninstall this software after logging ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to a user name having equivalent authority.

≥If you use Windows 98SE/Me, the message, “File is not found” may be displayed when the Palmcorder is connected for the first time. Enter the following paths to complete the connection: If the message “MTDV98M1.pdr is not found” is displayed, enter “C:/WINDOWS/system/ IOSUBSYS”. If the message “MTDV98M1.sys is not found” is displayed, enter “C:/WINDOWS/ system32/DRIVERS”.

(The paths will differ depending on the environment of your personal computer.)

≥When the Palmcorder is connected to the personal computer on Windows 2000, these screens described above may not be displayed.

≥If you use Windows 2000 and the Palmcorder is not recognized by the personal computer when the USB Driver is installed, update the USB Driver.

≥If you install the USB Driver while the USB Connecting Cable is being connected, or if you don’t follow these Operating Instructions, the Palmcorder will not be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from

[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it.

1 Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera Mode, connect it to the personal computer, and delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver (COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) from [Device Manager].

2Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] (or [Panasonic DVC USB Driver Version 2.0]) (If you use Windows Me/98SE, also delete [Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0]).

ªAbout the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard

SD Memory Card

The SD Memory Card (supplied) is virtually the same size as a MultiMediaCard. It is an external memory card that is available in larger capacities. It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, as well as a copyright protection function.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.

MultiMediaCard

The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and removable external memory card.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard

It may not be possible to play back the files on this Palmcorder recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

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