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31LSQT1093
Setup
Setup
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
unit.
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
≥The Panasonic battery that can be used 
with this unit is VW-VBG260. Other 
Panasonic batteries will not work. (l32)
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
≥Remove the DC cable beforehand.
2Put the battery on the...

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Setup
32LSQT1093
Charging time and recordable time
ªAbout batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260.
VW-VBG260 comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.
≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this 
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥In order to safely use the unit we recommend that...

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33LSQT1093
Setup
≥The recordable times will vary depending on 
the status of use. These times are 
approximations.
The recordable time will become shorter in the 
following cases:
– When you use both the viewfinder and the 
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, 
using the 0 Lux MagicPix function, etc.
– When you use this unit with the LCD monitor 
lit up by pressing the POWER LCD button.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. 
This unit will also...

Page 34

34LSQT1093
Setup
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, 
playback, PC connection or power OFF.
≥Rotate the mode dial slowly.
While pressing the lock release 
button, set the mode dial to  ,   
or .
≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time 
pressing in the lock release button A if 
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥Align with the status indicator B.
The status indicator lights and the power turns 
on.
≥The lens cover opens in recording mode.
≥When the...

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35LSQT1093
Setup
When the mode dial is set to  , the power can 
be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and 
the viewfinder.
ªTo turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder.
The status indicator A lights and the power turns 
on.
≥It lights up when the viewfinder is extended with 
the LCD monitor closed. (When the LCD 
monitor is opened, the viewfinder turns off.)
ªTo turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor and retract 
the viewfinder.
≥The status indicator A goes off and the power...

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36LSQT1093
Setup
Inserting disc
Fit the disc onto the spindle in the center.
ARecording/playback side
BPickup lens
CPress until it clicks.
≥Be careful not to touch the recording/playback 
side of the disc when inserting/removing it.
Removing disc
While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the 
edge of the disc and gently lift it out.
4Push the section marked 
PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the 
disc compartment to close the 
cover.
≥When using brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW 
(l28)
≥When inserting a disc recorded...

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37LSQT1093
Setup
ªIdentifying recording/playback 
sides of disc
A“SIDE A” mark
BThe opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ 
playback side.
Single sided disc/dual layer on single side 
disc:
The recording/playback side is opposite to the 
labelled side.
Double sided disc:
The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is the side 
opposite the side with the “SIDE A” mark.
The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side 
with the “SIDE A” mark.
≥Do not use excessive force when opening the 
cover.
≥Do not touch...

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38LSQT1093
Setup
Inserting/removing an SD 
card
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before 
inserting/removing an SD card.
1Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone 
off.
2Open the LCD monitor and then 
insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label 
side A upwards and press it straight in as 
far as it goes.
≥When removing the SD card, press the 
center of the SD card and then pull it 
straight out.
ªConcerning the SD card...

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39LSQT1093
Setup
How to use the cursor button
This unit has a cursor button A for selecting 
functions, performing operations, etc. so it is 
easy to operate this unit with one hand.
BOperating the operation icons and menu 
screens that are displayed
The following describes operations on the menu 
screen and selection of files on the thumbnail 
view screen, etc.
Move the cursor button up, down, 
left, or right to select an item or 
scene, and then press the cursor 
button to set it.
1Select by moving...

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40LSQT1093
Setup
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Move the cursor button up, 
down, left or right to select the 
scene to be played back and 
press the cursor button.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen. The operation icon is automatically 
displayed on the screen.
2Move the cursor button up, 
down, left or right to operate.
≥The operation icon appears or disappears 
each time the center of the cursor button is 
pressed.
Operations during playback
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