Panasonic Hx Wa10 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE 
WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF 
THE CAMERA
iThis camera is qualified JIS protection grade 8 (JIS IPX8) for waterproof 
performance. It is waterproof up to a depth of 3 meters (10 feet) for at least 
60 minutes.*
i The supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding handstrap).
* This means that the camera can be used underwater for a specified time in  a specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by 
Panasonic. It does not guarantee against...

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MAINTENANCE AND 
WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE
kBefore using the camera in water, please check the following
jCheck that there is no foreign matter adhering to the inside of any of 
the covers.
hIf lint, hair, sand or the like is present, water may leak into the camera 
in seconds and damage it.
h If any liquid is adhering to the camera, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth. 
Liquid on the camera may leak inside and damage the camera.
h If there is any foreign matter adhering to the 
camera, use the...

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kTo prevent water leaking into the camera, please observe the 
following precautions before using it.
k Check that there is sufficient battery power and card memory 
remaining.
k Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover in places 
with sand and dust, or with wet hands.
k At the time of purchase, the battery cover lock is in the locked 
position. When opening the battery cover, first release the lock.
1 Check that there is no foreign matter on the inner side of the battery 
cover...

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2 If there is foreign matter adhering to the camera, use the supplied 
brush to remove it.
hIf there is any foreign matter, such as lint, hair, 
sand, etc., on the parts indicated by the text 
balloons in the illustration, water will leak 
inside within seconds and may damage the 
camera.
k Example of foreign matter inside the battery cover
k Example of foreign matter inside the terminal cover
Brush (supplied)
Rubber seal
Where the rubber seal 
contacts the camera 
body
Rubber seal Where the...

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iIf there is liquid on the surface, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.
i The integrity of the rubber seals decreases after about 1 year. It is strongly 
recommended that you have the seals replaced (subject to a fee) at least 
once a year at the store where the camera was purchased or at nearby 
service center.
3 1 With the battery cover lock released, press the battery cover to 
close it.
hTo prevent water seeping into the camera, make sure that foreign 
matter such as liquids, sand, hair or...

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HINTi If there is any foreign matter on the camera, use the supplied brush to 
remove it.
i If the camera is used in the following environments, foreign matter such as 
sand or dust may inadvertently get caught in the gap between the battery 
cover or terminal cover and the body.
h In the sea or in waters in which sand is suspended.
h In places with a lot of sand or dust, such as at the beach or in a 
sandbox.
k Using the camera underwater
i Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 3...

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kCauses of water leak
i If the camera is used in any of the following conditions, a gap may appear 
between the camera body and the battery cover or terminal cover, resulting 
in water seeping in and causing the camera to malfunction.
h When there is foreign matter, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., between the 
battery cover or terminal cover and the camera body.
h When the rubber seal has deteriorated.
h When the lock on the battery cover and/or terminal cover is not closed.
k Care of the...

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2 Wipe off the water, place the camera on a dry cloth and leave it to dry 
for a while in a well-ventilated shaded spot.
3 Check that there is no water on 
the camera, and open the 
battery cover and terminal 
cover.
hMoisture may easily 
accumulate in the grooves 
inside the covers, so take care 
that no water gets inside.
4 Wipe off any water or sand 
inside the battery cover and 
terminal cover with the 
supplied brush or a soft dry cloth.
i After the camera has been used underwater or...

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kAbout the water draining design
This camera is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the zoom 
switch etc. drains out. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera 
is immersed in water, but this is not a malfunction.
 i Drainage holes are found at two points on the bottom of the camera. Hold 
the camera vertically, as shown, to drain off the water.
When draining, attach the hand strap to the camera and secure the hand 
strap to your wrist to prevent the camera from...

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR 
DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERA
Easy shooting/playback (Basic features)
Intelligent Auto Mode 
... (page 58)
Just point the camera at the subject, and 
it automatically ascertains the scene 
and captures the images with the 
optimum settings.
Shoot movies
... (page 63)
Take photos
... (page 64)
Play back videos and 
photos
... (page 71)
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