Panasonic Hc W850 Owners Manual

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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380.
≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries 
suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured 
by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee 
the quality, performance or safety of...

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Charging the battery
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always 
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥Do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for 
this unit. Also, do not use the AC adaptor/DC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature...

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To charge by connecting to other device
It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied).
Please refer to page 189.
≥If the status indicator flashes at a particul arly fast or slow rate, refer to page 206.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l14).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time...

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.
≥Maximum continuous recordable times and actual recordable times in parentheses are when 
recording with the Sub Camera *.
* These include times when   is diplayed on the screen.
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second.
≥ These times are approximations.
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity...

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≥The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces....

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the 
following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion 
picture recording.
When recording a motion picture with [REC MODE] set to [1080/50M] (l74) or in FULL HD 
Slow Motion Video Mode ( l56), use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed 
Class Rating. If the SD Speed Class Rating is lower than Class 10,...

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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card cover and insert 
(remove) the SD card into (from) 
the card slot B.
≥ Face the label side C  in the direction shown 
in the illustration and press it straight in as far 
as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull 
it straight out.
2Securely close the SD card cover.≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong...

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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to 
turn the unit on/off.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures or connecting to Wi-Fi even if the...

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You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture 
Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button.
If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched 
between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Switching this unit between Recording Mode and 
Playback Mode
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording 
Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode
Touch the...

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To display the recording mode switching iconDisplay of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed 
for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.
≥If the recording start/stop button is pressed in Still Picture Recording Mode or Playback Mode, 
this unit will be switched to Motion Picture Recording Mode. During motion picture/still picture 
playback or in other conditions, even if the recording start/stop button is pressed, the...