Panasonic Hx Wa20 Owners Manual

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Various playback functions ..........................................................  118Changing the playback settings and playing back 
the slide show ...........................................................................  118
Displaying file information .........................................................  120
Using the playback menu..............................................................  122 PLAYBACK MENU 1...

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Troubleshooting .............................................................................  173
Cautions for use.............................................................................  182
About copyright .............................................................................  189
Recording modes/approximate recordable time ........................  191
Approximate number of recordable pictures ..............................  193...

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This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or 
waterproofing in all conditions.
* This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established 
by Panasonic.
∫ Handling of this unit
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof and 
Dustproof Performance of this unit 
[HX-WA20]/[HX-WA2]
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the 
“IP58” rating. Provided...

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≥Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the rear door 
(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the rear 
door is opened or closed in places with sand or dust etc. This 
may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the 
rear door is closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely 
careful since it may result in malfunction etc.
≥ If any foreign object has adhered to the inner side of the rear door, 
remove with the supplied brush.
≥ If any liquid such...

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1Open the rear door.
2Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner 
side of the rear door.
≥If there are any foreign objects, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the 
surrounding area, water will leak  within a few seconds causing 
malfunction.
3If there is foreign matter adhering to the unit, use the 
supplied brush to remove it.
≥ Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc. that may adhere to the 
sides and corners of the rubber seal.
≥ Keep the brush out of reach of children to...

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≥Use the brush end with the short (hard) bristles to remove larger 
foreign matter or damp sand from the unit.
A Brush (supplied)
≥ Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any 
liquid. It may cause water leaks and 
malfunction if you use this unit with liquid 
adhered.
4Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal 
on the rear door.
≥The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with 
use and age. To avoid permanently damaging this unit the seals should 
be...

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5Close the rear door securely.
≥Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open/close 
lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible.
≥ To prevent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap foreign 
objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
∫ About handling the brush
≥Before use, check that foreign matter has not adhered to the brush.
≥ After use, remove any adhered foreign matter and clean in preparation 
for next use.
1
Close the rear door.
2 Slide the open/close...

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Using this unit underwater
≥Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3 m (10 feet) with the 
water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC (32 oF and 95 oF).
≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m (10 feet).
≥
Do not use it in hot water over 35oC (95 oF) (in a bath or a hot spring).≥Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes 
continuously.
≥ Do not open or close the rear door.
≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance 
may not be maintained,...

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1Rinse with water with the rear door closed.≥After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water 
pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
2Drain water by holding this unit upside down and 
shaking it lightly a few times.
≥After using this unit at the seaside or underwater, or after washing it, 
water will remain at the speaker site of this unit for a while and it may 
cause lower sound or sound distortion.
≥ Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from...

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≥Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. It will deteriorate 
the waterproof performance or cause failure due to deformation.
≥ Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or 
soap or detergents.
4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the 
rear door, and wipe off any water droplets or sand left 
inside using a soft dry cloth.
≥Water droplets may adhere to the card when the rear door is opened 
without thoroughly drying. Also, water may...