User manual PANASONIC PV-GS32

[. . . ] Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. PV-GS32 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. · Refer to page 71 for ArcSoft® Software/USB Connection Kit Mail-In Rebate. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo LSQT0953 A Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. [. . . ] · We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source for the Camcorder when connecting to the personal computer. Data may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. · If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Camcorder's operation may stop midway through. In this case, exit the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger. · Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted. · When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode while it is connected to the personal computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB Connection Cable. Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable. · When the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode, a warning message may be displayed. · 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 install the USB Driver or Video Stream Driver after the USB Cable is connected, or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder 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. · With the Camcorder and personal computer connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device Manager]. Right-click [!DVC] 1 in [Ports] or [Other devices], and select [Uninstall]. ([!DVC] 1 will differ depending on the OS or operating environment of your personal computer. ) 1 About the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card (Optional) The SD Memory Card 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. · All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on an SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Camcorder recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. 46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo With a PC About the compatibility of the card files Data files recorded on an "SD Memory Card" by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). · If you attempt to play back files recorded with this Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, you may not be able to play them back. Please check the compatibility with the other equipment in advance. About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer · When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001. JPG, etc. ) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder. are necessary items in the folder structure. [. . . ] To receive your ArcSoft® Software/USB Connection Kit, purchase a Panasonic PV-GS32 Digital Palmcorder Camcorder from April 1, 2005 through February 25, 2006. Return this completed form, including the serial number label, along with a copy of your cash register receipt with the item and purchase price circled. IMPORTANT: You must cut out and include the original label from the carton, which includes the UPC code, model number and serial number, or your claim cannot be processed. Only handwritten responses will be accepted. [. . . ]