Panasonic Hx A500 Owners Manual

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≥When no wireless access points are displayed, refer to “Setting up a connection manually”. (l62)≥If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the connection is complete and a message is 
displayed. To finish the setup, select [EXIT] and press the joystick.
6(When there is an Encryption key (Password))Select the entry field, press the joystick, 
then enter the Password.
≥Confirm that “Input password and select ENTER.” is 
displayed in the area  F.
≥ For information on how to enter characters, refer to 
“Entering text” below.
7Select [NEXT], then press the joystick.≥When the connection is complete, a message will be displayed and the screen will return to the 
connection destination setting screen. Select [EXI T], then press the joystick to finish the setup.
Entering textYou can enter text by operating entry icons with the joystick.1Move the joystick to select the text entry area, then press the joystick.≥The text entry mode will be activated, allowing you to select an icon.
2 Move the joystick left or right to select the icon of the desired entry method 
([A]/[a]/[1]/[/.]), then move the joystick up or down to change the character.
3 Press the joystick to enter the character.
≥Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to enter characters.
≥ To delete a character, select  , and then press the joystick.
≥ To change the cursor position, perform the operation in Step 4, select the cursor movement area 
with the joystick, and then move it left or right.
4 Select  , then press the joystick to deactivate the text entry mode.≥Selecting [ENTER] and then pressing the joystick will end the text entry. 
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
j  is displayed on the screen
IconDescription
[A] Allows you to enter uppercase alphabetic 
characters.
[a] Allows you to enter lowercase alphabetic 
characters.
[1] Allows you to enter numbers.
[/.] Allows you to enter symbols. Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in 
an empty space.
Deactivates the text entry mode.
0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù0ù
\b
G[RETURN]
H Entry field
/î
Aa
/.


/î
ACursor movement area
B [RETURN]
C Text entry area
D [ENTER] 
						

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≥When connecting by [Manual Setting], confirm the SSID (Identification name) and Encryption key 
(Password) of the wireless access point you are using.
1Press the joystick to select the menu.
(When setting a connection destination in [LIVE CAST])
(When setting a connection destination in [Wireless Network Mode])
2Select [New], then press the joystick.
≥To delete a wireless access point ( l63)
≥ To change the search order of wireless access points ( l63)
3Select [Manual Connection], then press the joystick.
4Select [Manual Setting], then press the joystick.
5Select the entry field, press the joystick, 
then enter the SSID of the wireless access 
point to connect.
≥Confirm that “Input SSID and select ENTER.” is 
displayed in the area  F.
≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  61.
6Select [NEXT], then press the joystick.≥If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, proceed to 
Step 8.
Setting up a connection manually
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [LIVE CAST SETUP]  # [SET CONNECT. DEST.]
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [WirelessNetworkModeSetup]  # [SET CONNECT. DEST.]



A[New]
B [ACCESS PRIORITY]
C [Return]
D [Delete]
E [EXIT]
(Example: In [LIVE CAST] mode)
\b


G
[RETURN]
H Entry field 
						

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7(When there is an Encryption key (Password))Select the entry field, press the joystick, 
then enter the Password.
≥Confirm that “Input password and select ENTER.” is 
displayed in the area  I.
≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  61.
8Select [NEXT], then press the joystick.≥When the connection is complete, a message will be 
displayed and the screen will return to the connection 
destination setting screen. Select [EXIT], then press the 
joystick to finish the setup.
≥Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access 
point.
≥ When the signal of the wireless access point is weak, a connection may not be established. Refer 
to “Messages” ( l82) and “Troubleshooting” ( l83) for details.
≥ Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is 
used in.
To delete a wireless access point≥Select [SET CONNECT. DEST.] in [LIVE CAST SETUP] or [WirelessNetworkModeSetup]. 
(l 59, 60 , 62 )
1 Move the joystick to select [Delete], then press the joystick.≥(When [WirelessNetworkModeSetup] is selected)
The message is displayed. Select [YES], then press the joystick.
2(When [LIVE CAST SETUP] is selected)Select the wireless access point to be deleted, then press the joystick.≥The message is displayed. Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥To change the wireless access point, delete one of the registered wireless access points, and 
then add one.
To change the search order of wireless access pointsIn [LIVE CAST], you can change the search order of wireless access points.
≥Select [SET CONNECT. DEST.] in [LIVE CAST SETUP]. ( l59, 60 , 62 )
1 Move the joystick to select [ACCESS PRIORITY], then press the joystick.≥You need to register two or more wireless access points in advance.2 Select the wireless access point you want to give priority to, then press the 
joystick.
≥The selected wireless access point will disappear.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
j  is displayed on the screen
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\f

J[RETURN]
K Entry field
L [NEXT] 
						

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≥Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the 
wireless access point or smartphone.
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established
ProblemCheck points
It cannot connect to the 
wireless access point.
The wireless access point 
is not detected.
(General)
≥ Turn on the wireless access point.
≥ Approach the wireless access point and reconnect.
≥ If it takes time to complete the connection, the Wi-Fi 
connection will be aborted.
Reset the connection settings.
≥ Check how to connect to the wireless access point and how 
to set the security settings.
≥ If the wireless access point supports both the 2.4 GHz band 
and the 5 GHz band, check if the setting for the 2.4 GHz band 
is enabled.
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit. 
(l 59)
≥ The device may be unable to locate the wireless access point 
due to problems with the signal. Refer to “Setting up a 
connection manually”. ( l62)
([WPS Connection])
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is in the correct WPS 
standby mode.
≥ Make sure the PIN code has been correctly input.
([Search for wireless network] or [Manual Setting])
≥ Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input.
≥ Check the Encryption key (Password).
Radio waves of the 
wireless access point get 
disconnected.
≥ The condition may improved by moving the location or 
changing the angle of the wireless access point.
≥ If you use another 2.4 GHz band device such as a microwave 
oven or cordless telephone nearby, you may interrupt the 
signal. Keep a sufficient distance from these types of devices. 
						

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The Wi-Fi connection is 
not possible between this 
unit and a smartphone.(Wireless Access Point Connection)
≥Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to the 
wireless access point by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the 
smartphone.
≥ Make sure this unit and the smartphone are connected to the 
same wireless access point.
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is registered in this unit. 
(l 59)
(Direct Connection)
≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit 
by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.
≥ Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input.
≥ Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless 
access point. If it is connected to the wireless access point, 
change the Wi-Fi access point using the smartphone’s Wi-Fi 
set up.
It takes long time every 
time to connect to a 
smartphone.
≥ It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi 
connection setting of the smartphone, but it is not a 
malfunction.
This unit is not displayed 
in the Wi-Fi setting screen 
of the smartphone.
≥ Try turning on/off the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi settings on 
the smartphone.
The Wi-Fi connection is 
disconnected immediately.
≥ If there is a setting for avoiding poor connections in the Wi-Fi 
setting menu of the Android device 4.0 or later version, turn it 
off.
While this unit is 
connecting in [Wireless 
Network Mode], the 
“Image App” fails to find 
this unit.
≥ Shut down the “Image App”, then turn off the Wi-Fi mode of 
this unit. After that, set the  [Wi-Fi MODE] to the [Wireless 
Network Mode] again, connect this unit and the smartphone, 
then start up the “Image App”.
Cannot be connected 
using NFC.
≥ Make sure your smartphone is compatible with NFC. This unit 
can be used with NFC-compatible terminals via Android (OS 
version 2.3.3 or later).
≥ Make sure the NFC function of your smartphone is on.
≥ Make sure this unit is turned on.
≥ Some smartphones cannot be easily checked simply by 
touching. If this unit is not recognized even after touching, 
change positions and try again by touching slowly.
≥ Touch again if it does not connect after touch.
If a connection still cannot be established, shut down the 
“Image App”, turn off this unit and try to establish a 
connection again.
≥ If the amount of time this unit is in contact with the 
smartphone is too short, this unit may not recognize the 
smartphone. Touch and hold the smartphone.
ProblemCheck points 
						

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Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function.
When a Wi-Fi mode is active, the settings cannot be changed on this unit.
(When setting a menu item on this unit)
Press the joystick to select the menu.
(When setting a menu item on the “Image App”)
≥Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone, and perform remote 
operation. (l 43)
On the “Image App” screen, tap   and set the menu item.
≥For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu.
Please refer to page 42 .
You can make the following settings of the [LIVE CAST]: j[SET CONNECT. DEST.] ( l59, 60 , 62 )
j [E-MAIL SETUP] ( l52)
j [SAVE VIDEO IN USTREAM] ( l52)
j [IMAGE QUALITY] ( l53)
Please refer to page 59 .
Please refer to page 58 .
Wi-Fi
How to Use the [Wi-Fi SETUP] Menu
[Wi-Fi SETUP] # desired menu item
[Camera Wi-Fi settings]  # desired menu item
[Wi-Fi MODE]
[LIVE CAST SETUP]
[WirelessNetworkModeSetup]
[Wi-Fi Easy Setup] 
						

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Please refer to page 68.
You can enable/disable the NFC function.
You can change the Wi-Fi setting back to the default condition. The “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID can 
also be deleted.
1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
2
(To delete the Login ID of the “LUMIX CLUB”)Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥ [RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS] cannot be used in “Image App”.
You can test the connection between this unit and the wireless access point.
1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
2 Select [LIVE CAST] or [Wireless Network Mode], then press the joystick.
3 Select [START], then press the joystick.
≥The connection test starts.4 Check the connection test result, select [EXIT] and press the joystick.≥To perform a connection test for [LIVE CAST], you need to make other settings in advance. 
(l 49, 68 )
≥[CONNECTION TEST] cannot be used in “Image App”.
You can display the MAC address for this unit.
≥ This item cannot be displayed in “Image App”.
[LUMIX CLUB]
[START UP USING NFC]
[RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS]
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS] # [YES]
[CONNECTION TEST]
[Wi-Fi SETUP] # [CONNECTION TEST]
[MAC Address] 
						

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Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID (free).
If you register to “LUMIX CLUB”, you can upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this 
unit on a WEB service remotely or use the live broadcast function.
≥You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID for this unit and a smartphone.
When Login ID is acquired over the smartphone (“Image App”) only, it is possible to register the 
same Login ID to this unit using the “Image App”. ( l69)
When different Login IDs are acquired for this unit and the smartphone, change one of the Login 
ID and Password to the one you like to keep.
∫ About the [LUMIX CLUB] settings
This unit and the “Image App” differ in the items that can be set.
≥For information on how to set the items with the “Image App”, refer to [Help] in the “Image App” 
menu.
∫ Acquire a Login ID on this unit
≥Select [SET CONNECT. DEST.] in [LIVE CAST SETUP]. ( l59, 60 , 62 )1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
≥Connect to the network. Select [NEXT], then press the joystick.2 Read through the “LUMIX CLUB” terms, then press the joystick.
3 Select [Agree], then press the joystick.
≥Select [EXIT] and press the joystick to cancel the process without acquiring a Login ID.4 Select [NEXT] and press the joystick, then enter a Password.≥Enter any combination of 8 to 16 characters and numbers for the Password.
≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  61.
5 Check the Login ID and press the joystick to exit.≥The Login ID (12-digit number) will be displayed automatically. When logging in to the “LUMIX 
CLUB” with a computer, you only need to enter the numbers.
≥ Be sure to make a note of the Login ID and Password.
Using the “LUMIX CLUB”
Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details.http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [LUMIX CLUB]  # [Add/Change Account]  # [New] 
						

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∫
Check or change the Login ID/Password acquired with this unit
≥To change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password on this unit, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from 
your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” Password in advance.
1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
≥The Login ID and Password are displayed.
≥ The Password is displayed as “ ”.
2 Select [Login ID] or [Password], then press the joystick.
3 Enter the Login ID or Password.
≥For details on how to enter characters, refer to page  61.
≥ Input the Password that was changed with the smartphone or the PC.
4 Select [EXIT], press the joystick to exit.
∫Register the Login ID of the smartp hone (“Image App”) into this unit
It is convenient to match the Login IDs for this unit and the smartphone (“Image App”) when using 
the Wi-Fi function utilizing the “LUMIX CLUB”.
1Connect this unit to the smartphone.
2 From the “Image App” menu, set the common Login ID.
∫Check the terms of use for the “LUMIX CLUB” on this unit
Check the details if the terms of use have been updated.Press the joystick to select the menu.
≥This unit will connect to the network and the terms of use will be displayed. Press the joystick to 
close the menu after checking the terms of use.
[Wi-Fi SETUP] 
# [LUMIX CLUB]  # [Add/Change Account]  # [Change Account]
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [LUMIX CLUB]  # [Terms of use] 
						

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∫
Delete your Login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” on this 
unit
Delete the Login ID from this unit when transferring  it to another party or disposing of it. You can 
also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account.
1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
≥The message is displayed. Select [NEXT], then press the joystick.2 Select [YES] and press the joystick in the Login ID delete confirmation 
screen.
≥A message will be displayed for a while. After that, the Login ID delete confirmation screen will be 
displayed again. Select [NEXT], then press the joystick.
3 Select [YES] and press the joystick on the confirmation screen for deleting 
the “LUMIX CLUB” account.
≥If you are not deleting the “LUMIX CLUB” account, select [NO] and press the joystick. Only the 
Login ID will be deleted.
≥ If you select [YES], the confirmation screen for deleting the “LUMIX CLUB” account will be 
displayed again. Select [NEXT] and press the joystick.
4 Press the joystick to exit.
≥Changes and other actions to Login IDs can only be made to the Login ID acquired with this unit.
When sending images to WEB services, the WEB service being used must be registered with the 
“LUMIX CLUB”. Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously.
≥ Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
Preparation:
Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to use, and have the 
login information available.
1 Connect to the “LUMIX CLUB” site using a smartphone or computer.
2 Enter your “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Password and log in to the service.
3 Save your e-mail address.
4 Select the WEB service to be used and save it.
≥Follow the instructions on the screen to save the service.
[Wi-Fi SETUP] 
# [LUMIX CLUB]  # [Delete account]
Using WEB services