Pc Mode Setup; System Requirements; Setup (Connections) - Panasonic SV-PT1 Operating Instructions Manual

PC Mode (Setup)
By connecting this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable, it can be utilized as an
external drive.

System Requirements

System requirements are shown below.
Compatible PC Models
OS Compatibility
PC must come factory equipped with a USB port and preinstalled with one of the OS
listed above.
• For Windows 98SE, a CD-ROM drive is required to install the driver.
• If more than one USB device is connected to a PC, or if a USB hub or USB extension cable is
used, correct operation is not guaranteed.

Setup (Connections)

1
Turn on the PC and start
Windows.
2
Install a fully charged
battery, then connect AC
adaptor, then turn this unit
on. (p. 18)
3
Connect unit to PC with
supplied USB cable.
• PC begins automatic hardware
detection. Messages displayed
depend on OS used.
• Windows 98SE requires a
dedicated driver. See next page
for the driver install procedure.
3
USB Cable
(supplied)
42
• PC / AT compatible (PCs with USB port)
• Windows ® 98SE • Windows
Caution
• Connect USB cable correctly, referring to the
symbol on the PC USB port. For more on USB
connection, see your PC manual.
• For PC connection, a fully charged battery must be
installed, followed by the AC adaptor. Without a
battery installed, power will not be supplied. It is
recommended that you charge the battery fully before
use.
• Never disconnect USB cable or AC adaptor during
communication between the unit and PC. Otherwise,
operation will terminate abnormally. If this happens,
restart the PC, immediately run ScanDisk/CheckDisk,
and make a backup of data. (p. 9) Data integrity
cannot be guaranteed, even if this procedure is
followed, so always place the unit on a stable, level
surface, and never disconnect USB cable or AC
adaptor during use. Refer to page 49 for what to do if
the HDD SAFETY is activated.
• Always start up the computer before connecting
the USB cable.
– Note –
• With USB cable connection, PC may take longer to detect this
unit. During this period, no operations can be performed from the
PC.
USB
USB
Terminal
Terminal
DC IN
® 2000 • Windows ® Me • Windows
2
AC Adaptor
2
® XP