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 destruction or malfunction, or 
guarantee waterproofing, in all conditions.
Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure 
exceeding the guaranteed performance, or in an environment with excessive 
dust or sand.
The waterproof capability is not guarante ed if the camera is subjected to an 
impact as a result of being hit or dropped, etc.
If an impact to the camera occurs, consult with the store where it was 
purchased or a service center, and have it inspected (subject to a fee) to 
verify that the waterproof capability has not been compromised.
Any damage due to water leakage that was caused by customer misuse or 
mishandling is not covered by the warranty.
k Handling of the camera
i Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where the 
temperature is very low (ski resort etc.) or very high (above 35 °C [95 °F]), 
especially in strong sunlight, in a car  sitting outside, close to a heater, on 
the beach, etc. (The waterproof capability may be degraded.)
i The inside of the camera is not waterproof. Do not open or close the 
battery cover or terminal cover when you are close to the sea, a lake or a 
river, or with wet hands.
i The waterproof function of the camera applies only to sea water and fresh 
water.
i Operation may not be possible, or the audio volume may be low, if snow or 
water freezes on the zoom switch, speaker or microphone in cold 
environments such as at a ski resort. 
						

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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 supplied brush to remove it.
h Take particular care to remove all traces of 
foreign matter from the sides and corners of 
the rubber seals, where minute particles of 
sand or dust may adhere.
h Use the brush end with the short (hard) bristles to remove larger 
foreign matter or damp sand from the camera.
k Care of the brush
i Before using the brush, check that there is no foreign matter adhering to it.
i After using the brush, shake off any foreign matter and keep it where it will 
stay clean.
Do not open or close any of the covers in sandy or dusty environments, 
near the waterside, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering to the 
camera can result in water getting inside.
Brush (supplied)
Terminal cover
Battery cover
Battery cover
Terminal cover 
						

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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 or terminal cover (where the rubber seal  1 contacts the 
camera body  2).
h If the rubber seal inside the battery cover or terminal cover is cracked 
or deformed, consult the store wh ere the camera was purchased or a 
nearby service center.
Battery cover lock
Red part
(colored label)
Terminal cover lock
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2
Terminal cover
Battery cover
Hair, lint
Liquid
Crack, 
deformation
Sand, dust 
						

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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 rubber seal 
contacts the camera body 
						

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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 dust is trapped between the 
cover and the camera body.
2 Push the battery cover lock  to the left to lock it.
h The colored label is visible when the battery cover lock is not 
completely closed. Be sure to close the lock completely so that the 
colored label is not visible.
3 Close the terminal cover firmly until you hear it “click” shut and 
the red part of the terminal cover lock is no longer visible. 
hIf the camera is used without the  covers securely closed, they may 
open on their own.
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Terminal cover lock Battery cover lock 
						

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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 meters (10 feet), water 
temperature from 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F), and for not longer than 
60 minutes continuously. Before using the camera in water again, make 
sure that it has been sufficiently dried.
i If there is water or dirt on the camera, wipe it dry with a soft dry cloth and 
leave it to dry in a well ventilated spot before using again.
i Do not open and close the battery cover or terminal cover while 
underwater.
i Do not subject the camera to shock underwater. (The waterproof 
performance may become impaired, and water may seep into the camera.)
i Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a 
location where it might be impacted by forceful splashing, such as in a 
strong current or a waterfall. (Strong water pressure may cause the 
camera to malfunction.)
i The camera will sink in water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it 
underwater, for example by making sure the hand strap is secured or by 
some other measure.
i Do not use the camera in water warmer than 35 °C (95 °F) (in the bath or 
spa).
i If the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot water, bath salts, 
tanning oil, sun screen, chemicals, etc., wipe it off immediately.
i The card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle them with wet 
hands. Also, do not insert a wet card or battery in the camera. 
						

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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 camera after using underwater
1 With the battery cover and 
terminal cover closed, rinse 
the camera with water; or, if it 
was used in the sea, soak it in 
a shallow container filled with 
fresh water for about 10 
minutes.
h Leaving the camera with 
foreign objects or saline 
matter on it may cause 
damage, discoloration, 
corrosion, unusual odor, or 
deterioration.
The camera must be cleaned after it has been used underwater.
i Rinse the camera in water, and do not open the battery cover or 
terminal cover until all sand and dust have been removed.
i Do not soak the camera in water for more than 60 minutes.
Battery cover
Water can leak 
inside through the 
gap
Te r m i n a l  
cover Rubber seal
Where the 
rubber seal 
contacts the 
camera body
Rubber seal Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body 
						

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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 soaked in fresh water, 
moisture may collect in the grooves around the card/battery compartment 
and connection terminals. In addition, water droplets may adhere to the 
card or battery if the battery cover is opened without sufficiently drying the 
camera. Be sure to wipe off the water with a soft dry cloth in such cases.
i Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover with water 
droplets still on the camera. The water droplets may seep into the camera, 
causing condensation and malfunction.

i If there is moisture inside the battery cover, wipe every crevice completely 
clear of moisture.
*This moisture is not due to exposure to water.
Moisture 
here 
						

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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 dropping.
HINT
i Use a soft dry cloth to wipe water and dirt from the camera.
i After use at the seaside or underwater, make sure that the battery cover 
and terminal cover are securely closed, and soak the camera in a shallow 
container filled with fresh water for about 10 minutes.
i If the zoom switch does not operate smoothly, it may be due to the 
adhesion of foreign matter. Using the ca mera in this condition may cause a 
malfunction such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by soaking 
the camera in fresh water and rinsing it. After cleaning, check that the 
zoom switch operates smoothly.
i After soaking or washing the camera, wipe the water from it with a soft dry 
cloth and dry it in a well ventilated shaded spot.
i After soaking the camera in water, place it on a dry cloth and leave it to dry 
for a while, and check to make sure that the water has drained from it.
i Do not use hot air from a hairdryer or the like to dry the camera. The 
waterproof capability will deteriorate due to deformation.
i Do not use chemicals such as benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or cleanser; 
do not use soap or detergents.
Drainage 
holes 
						

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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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