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VQT1Z93
VQT1Z93
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Using with your PC
Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your computer.
Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the
two together.
• Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
Computer specifications
Windows
Macintosh
98/98SE
Me
2000/XP/Vista
OS 9/OS X
Can I use
PHOTOfunSTUDIO?
No
Yes
1
No
Can I copy AVCHD Lite
motion pictures to my
computer?
No
Yes
2
No
Can I copy still pictures and
Motion JPEG motion pictures
from my camera to my
computer via USB cable?
Yes
Yes
OS 9.2.2
OS X (10.1 - 10.5)
Do I need to install USB
drivers?
Yes
No
–
• USB connection cables cannot be used with Windows 95, Mac OS 8.x, or older versions
of either, but still/motion pictures may still be copied with compatible SD memory card
reader/writers.
1
Internet Explorer 6.0 or above must be installed.
Correct playback and operation depends on your computer’s environment and cannot
always be guaranteed.
2
Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when copying AVCHD Lite motion pictures.
Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Set-up:
• Use a fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E, optional) and Multi
Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional). (P.103)
• Card
: Insert card and set mode dial to any except
Built-in memory: Remove card
To cancel connection
Click
‘Safely Remove Hardware’
in the Windows
System Tray
→
disconnect USB connection cable
→
turn off camera power
→
disconnect AC adaptor
Turn on power of both
camera and computer
Connect camera to
computer
Please make sure you use the
supplied USB connection cable.
Use of cables other than the supplied
USB connection cable may cause
malfunction.
Select ‘PC’ on the camera
A message may be displayed on screen
if ‘USB MODE’ (P.24) is set to ‘PictBridge
(PTP)’. Select ‘CANCEL’ to close the
screen, and set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’.
Operate with your
computer
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
ACCESS (sending data)
• Do not disconnect the USB connection
cable while ‘ACCESS’ is displayed.
USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
