Panasonic Hx Wa30 Basic Owners Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-WA30HX-WA3
HX-WA03
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
This document explains basic operations of the 
unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer 
to “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)” which is 
recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
until 
2013/2/25
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Safety Precautions Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing 
Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the 
most sophisticated and reliable 
products on the market today. 
Used properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family years 
of enjoyment. Please take time to 
fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag 
located on the inner side of the 
LCD monitor of your camera. Be 
sure to 
retain this manual as 
your convenient camera 
information source.
WARNING:To reduce...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
∫Concerning the battery
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 
120 V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, 
use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥...

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∫
Product Identification Marking
-If you see this symbol-
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA. Product
Location
Dual Camera Inner side of LCD monitor
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact 
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
Contains FCC ID:ACJ-HXWA30M
Contains IC:216A-HXWA30M
This device complies with...

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For Chile
The Wi-Fi function of this camera must be used indoors-only.
∫Cautions for use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on 
this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in 
noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥ Recorded data may be...

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∫
Indemnity about recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or 
indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or 
edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing 
does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where 
any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in 
memory related component).
∫Cards that you can use with this unitSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory...

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Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of this unit.........................................................................................  10Check before using underwater ..................................................  13
Using this unit underwater...........................................................  15
Caring for this unit after using it underwater ...............................  15
When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures...

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Basic
Recording motion pictures .............................................................  33
Recording still pictures ...................................................................  34
Recording audio...............................................................................  35
Intelligent Auto Mode ......................................................................  35
Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback ..................................  36Watching Video/Pictures...

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This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or 
waterproofing in all conditions.
*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method 
established by Panasonic.
*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of  the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests 
from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 
Preparation
(Important)
About the...