Panasonic DMC-TZ2 User Guide

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Folder and file names on computer
ACCESS
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VQT1B61
VQT1B61
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Connecting 
with other 
devices
1
Using with computer
Connect to your computer to save, print, and e-mail your pictures.
(Using the supplied software is recommended. (P.11).)
Preparations:    Ensure that you have a sufficiently-charged battery, or an AC adaptor 
attached (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately).
 
  Remove memory card if wishing to use built-in memory.
Caution
 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
 If using Windows 98/98SE, install USB driver software when connecting for first time.
 For more details, consult the separate ‘PC connection’ or your computer operating 
manual.
 Do not disconnect the USB cable while ‘ACCESS’ is displayed.
 Turn off power and disconnect USB cable before inserting or removing memory cards.
  When using USB cable with Windows 2000, use ‘ Safely Remove Hardware’ 
application in task tray before inserting card.
 If the battery display flashes red, cancel the connection from your computer, and 
disconnect the USB cable. (Recharge the battery before reconnecting.)
 To play motion pictures on your computer
 
 Use the ‘QuickTime’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.
 
  
 (Installed as standard on Macintosh)
 
  
 If using Windows 98/98SE/Me, download and install ‘QuickTime 6.5.2 for PC’ from the 
following website. http://www.apple.com/support/quicktime/
 
 Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.
 Only built-in memory can be accessed if connecting in CLIPBOARD mode.
USB cable
(always use cable supplied)
Displayed 
during data 
transmission.
 Turn on power of both camera and computer
 Set to any mode except 
  (Do not move the mode dial while connected to computer.)
 Connect camera to computer
 Check socket direction and insert straight in.
  (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty 
operation.)
If using AC adaptor, 
turn off camera 
power before 
plugging in or 
removing.
Hold here
Align marks 
and insert
Windows
  Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder.
Macintosh
  Drives are displayed on the desktop.
  (Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, ‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.)
 
Folder structure
100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
 Folder no.
 File no.
 JPG: Still pictures  MOV: Motion pictures
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)
Built-in memory
Card
MISC (DPOF files)
PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures, P.58)
MEMO0001.JPG
P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000999.JPG
101_PANA
999_PANA
 To reset file or folder numbers: 
‘NO. RESET’ (P.22)
 New folders are created in the 
following cases:
 
 When pictures are taken 
to folders containing files 
numbered 999.
 
 When using cards already 
containing the same folder 
number (including pictures taken 
with other cameras, etc)
 
 When recording after performing 
NO. RESET (P.22)
 File may not be able to be played 
back on camera after changing 
file name.
  (Number can be changed without 
changing number of digits.)
 
Connecting with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
  If using Windows XP or Mac OS X, you can connect to your computer in PTP mode by 
setting to PRINT mode  .
 
  Pictures can only be read on computer from camera.
 
  It may not be possible to read if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.
 
  The message (PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.) will be displayed if you set 
to   after connecting to your computer. Set the mode dial to a different mode, and 
reconnect the camera after ‘ACCESS’ disappears.