Problem

What to check

Is the unit connected to a computer?

When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be

The indication operated from the unit itself.

disappears, the Shut the power off. If power does not shut off, eject

display does not the SD card, remove and then reinsert the battery

work or cannot be (disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor), and

operated.turn back on. If the unit still does not work right, disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit.

The SD card is not recognized when inserted into other devices.

The computer does not recognize the unit even when connected with USB cable.

Check the supported SD cards in the device’s operating instructions.

While the menu appears on the LCD monitor, the USB function screen does not appear even if the USB cable is connected. Close the menu, then connect the USB cable.

Is the AC adaptor connected?

If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try using another terminal.

Check the operating environment. (P.72) Disconnect the USB cable, shut the power off and

turn back on, then reconnect the cable.

After disconnecting

For Windows

To safely disconnect the USB cable, click the (

the USB cable,

or ) icons in the task tray, and do as instructed by

an error message

displayed messages.

appears on the

For Macintosh

computer.

Drag the unit icon to the Trash, then disconnect the

 

USB cable.

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Panasonic SDR-SW20PC operating instructions After disconnecting, USB cable, An error message, Appears on, Computer

SDR-SW20PC specifications

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