Panasonic Hx Wa10 Owners Manual

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Rear
Status indicator
[
@ ] button
[ ] buttonLCD monitor
Strap holder (page 62)
Zoom switch
button
Terminal cover lock Terminal cover
Photo shooting 
buttonVideo recording 
button
During recording:  Zoom photography [W/T] (page 67)
During playback:  Volume adjustment (page 72 and page 82)
Image magnification (page 79)
Playback display switching (page 78)
Battery cover
HDMI 
terminal USB/AV 
terminal 

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kAbout the status indicator (See page 184 regarding the charging 
status.)
iThe status indicator lights or flashes to 
show the camera’s operating status.
Status indicator statusCamera 
statusColorLit/flashing
Red Lit
Accessing 
built-in 
memory or 
SD card
Flashing 
(Faster) Battery 
charge 
error
Flashing 
(Fast) Self-timer 
is operating
Flashing 
(Slow) Battery is 
charging
Flashing 
(Slower)
Green Lit
USB 
connection
Flashing During  sleep mode
Orange Lit
AV cable/
HDMI mini 
cable...

VQT3P3533
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
At the time of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. Please charge it fully 
before using it.
Guide to charging time and recording capacitykCharging/recording time
i Temperature: 25 °C (77 °F)/humidity: 60 %RH
i It is recommended that the battery be recharged in a place where the 
ambient temperature (and the battery temperature as well) is between 
10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be 
the same.)
The indicated charging...

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iThese times are approximations.
i 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.
i The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly 
starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever 
etc.
i The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
i See page 133 concerning the...

VQT3P3535
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1 Open the battery cover.
Battery cover
1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. Battery cover lock
2Open 

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2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.
hIt is possible to insert the battery incorrectly, so please pay particular 
attention when inserting that it is correctly oriented.

h Be sure the turn off the camera by pressing the power button until the 
status indicator (page 32) turns off before removing the battery pack.
Battery pack
Connector markings 4
Close 
and slide 
shut
3 Insert the battery pack while 
matching the connector markings.
5Push the battery cover lock to...

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3 Use the USB cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC 
adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.
hRecharging takes place only when the camera is turned off or is in the 
sleep mode (page 43). Recharging does not take place when the 
camera is in the recording mode or playback mode.
h Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
h Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.

h The status indicator flashes red at 0.5-second intervals if...

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HINT
After installing the battery and/or after charging the battery, close the 
battery cover and terminal cover securelyi If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no 
longer be waterproof. When closing a cover, close it securely while making 
sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the 
rubber seal.
i If there is moisture inside the battery cover or terminal cover, after wiping 
the moisture from all surfaces, use the...

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About the temperature alert icon  
During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera 
(excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon   will appear as 
described below.
kWhen the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature 
rises during use
h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the 
camera (excluding the battery) rises, a   icon lights on the LCD 
monitor. It is still possible to record and play back even when the...

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INSTALLING THE CARD
Before using a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device, 
be sure to format it with this camera (pages 119 and 130). If an unformatted 
card is used, the card itself may become unusable.
4Insert the battery pack 
(page 36), then close
1 Push the battery cover lock to  the right to release it. 3
 With the label side facing up, 
push the card straight in until 
you hear a click.
Battery cover lock
2Open
Battery cover 
5Push the battery cover lock to...