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 
connection
Status indicator 
						

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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 time is for when the AC adaptor is used for 
charging.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to 
the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. 
Some of these battery packs are not adequately equipped with protective 
devices to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There 
is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that 
safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery 
pack be used.
Battery model 
number [voltage/
capacity (minimum)]Charging 
timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuous 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/ VW-VBX070 (optional) 
[3.7 V/700 mAh] Approx. 
2 h Approx. 1 h
Approx. 
30 min
Approx. 
1 h 10 min
Approx. 35 min
Approx. 
1 h 15 min
Approx. 
1 h 10 min

						

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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 remaining battery pack charge.
i Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (VW-VBX070).
i If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
i Do not heat or expose to flame.
i Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a 
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Approximate operating time and number of 
recordable images
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
i CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.
i Using the supplied battery
i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)
Number of 
recordable images Approx. 170 images
By CIPA standard
Recording timeApprox. 85 minPlayback time Approx. 180 min 
						

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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 
the left to lock it.
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.
Colored label 
						

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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 the battery 
pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make sure that the 
battery pack is correctly installed.
h If the battery pack still fails to recharge, it is possible that there is a 
malfunction in the camera, the battery pack or the AC adaptor. In case 
the status indicator is flashing  fast or slow, please see page 184.
h When charging is completed, the status indicator turns off.
h The charging time is approx. 120 minutes.
h
Use only the supplied USB cable.  Operation is not guaranteed if 
a different USB cable is used.
h The AC adaptor is for this camera only. Do not use it with other 
devices.
To AC adaptor
AC adaptor
2
1
Open 3
To  p o w e r  
outlet
Status indicator 
						

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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 supplied brush to remove any 
foreign matter. Whenever foreign matter is adhering to the unit, use the 
supplied brush to remove it.
Recharging when connected to a computer (page 135) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a 
computer.
i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different 
USB cable is used.
i The charging time is two to three times longer than when the AC adaptor is 
used to charge the battery pack.
i It is not possible to charge the battery if the status indicator flashes fast 
and then turns off, or if it doesnt light at all. In this case, use the AC 
adaptor to charge the battery.
i Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal on your computer. Do not 
connect it to the USB terminal on the monitor or the keyboard, or to the 
USB hub.
i If the camera is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please 
disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed
i Doing so may result in malfunction.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it 
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the 
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the 
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may 
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the 
camera settings are correct.
To maximize the battery pack life i The battery pack is a consumable product, but the battery life can be 
prolonged by heeding the following suggestions.
h Don’t leave the battery pack in a high-temperature environment, such as 
outside in extremely hot weather in the summer.
h Don’t repeatedly charge the battery pack when it is fully charged. After a 
full recharge, the battery should be used for a while before charging 
again.
h For prolonged periods of unuse, avoid fully charging the battery pack, 
and store it in a cool dark place. 
						

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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   
icon is lit; however it is advised  that you discontinue use as soon as 
possible and turn the camera off.
h If the temperature rises further, t he   icon will start to flash, and the 
camera will turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or 
as long as the   icon remains flashing). Please wait until the 
temperature has dropped before resuming use.
h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while 
the   icon is flashing), it canno t be turned on again until the 
temperature has dropped (or as long as the   icon remains flashing). 
						

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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 
the left to lock it.
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.
Colored label
 hTo remove the card, press it in, 
and then release. The card will 
protrude slightly, and you can 
then pull it out.
1Push the middle 
part of the card.
2 Pull the card out straight.