Folder and file names on computer
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-AC5G, optional).
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
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
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.
Align marks
and insert
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.)
