Panasonic Hx Wa30 Owners Manual

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Do not connect to the wireless network you are not 
authorized to use
When this unit utilizes its Wi-F i function, wireless networks will be 
searched automatically. When this happens, wireless networks that you 
are not authorized to use (SSID
*) may be displayed, however do not 
attempt to connect to the network as it may be considered as 
unauthorized access.
* SSID refers to the name of device that is used to identify a network  over a wireless LAN connection. If the SSID matches for both devices, 
transmission is possible.
∫ Before use
To use a Wi-Fi function with this unit, you need a wireless access point or 
destination device equipped with a wireless LAN function.
≥This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN 
connection.
≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device 
when using a wireless access point.
≥ When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you 
set a encryption to maintain information security.
≥ When sending scenes or still pictures, we recommend you use the AC 
adaptor. If you are using the battery, we recommend you use the fully 
charged one.
≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures on a mobile network or 
tethering, high packet communication fees may be incurred depending 
on the details of your contract.
≥ This unit may not connect to a wireless access point depending on the 
radio wave condition.
≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures with the Wi-Fi function, 
do not cover the Wi-Fi transmitter with your hand. ( l21)
≥ When the battery indicator is lit red, the connection with other 
equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted.
≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may become warm when using the Wi-Fi 
function; however this is not a sign of a malfunction. ( l21) 
						

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By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions 
of [LINK TO CELL]  and [DLNA PLAYBACK] .
Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device.≥For the operations and settings of your device such as the 
smartphone, please read the operating instructions of the device.
≥ In this owner’s manual,
jThe smartphone and tablet are indicated as “smartphone”.
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 
and the preparations
 [HX-WA30]
[LINK TO CELL]Linking with the smartphone, you can operate this 
unit from a remote location.
Caution:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. 
of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Image App
Image App
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AWhen connecting to a smartphone
1 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. 
(l 164 )
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to 
“Connecting to the 
smartphone” ( l 176).
B When connecting to a wireless access point
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, 
IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n.
2 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. 
(l 164 )
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a 
wireless access point” ( l166).
A DLNA-compatible TV
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, 
IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n.
2 Check if the TV is DLNA-compatible
When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to a 
wireless access point” ( l166).
[DLNA 
PLAYBACK]You can play back motion/s till pictures of this unit 
on a DLNA-compatible TV.
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≥The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type 
of smartphone being used. For compatible devices, see the following 
support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/
(This Site is English only.)
≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet 
communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your 
contract.
Install the “Image App”
About the “Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.
For Android™ appsFor iOS apps
OS Android 2.2 ~ Android 4.0 iOS 4.3~ iOS 6.0
Installation 
procedure 1
Connect your Android 
device to a network.
2 Select “Google Play
TM 
Store”.
3 Enter “Image App” 
into the search box.
4 Select “Image App” 
and install it.
≥ The icon will be added to 
the menu. 1
Connect your iOS 
device to a network.
2 Select 
“App StoreSM”.
3 Enter “Image App” 
into the search box.
4 Select “Image App” 
and install it.
≥ The icon will be added to 
the menu. 
						

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To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or 
smartphone via Wi-Fi.
∫About the status indicator and the connection status 
icon when connected to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Connecting to Wi-Fi [HX-WA30]
≥If the clock has been set for the first time, the confirmation 
message for the Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. Select [YES], 
and then configure the access point settings. ( l166 )
≥ In [Eye-Fi], [TRANSFER] is set to [ALL] or [SELECT], the Wi-Fi 
function cannot be used. Set [TRANSFER] to [OFF]. (l 155)
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A Lit green
≥ When Wi-Fi is disconnected, the status indicator turns off.
B The connection status icon
When connected to wireless access point:   connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi
≥ The display will change as follows according to the radio wave 
intensity:   #  #  # .
When directly connected:   connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi 
						

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Connecting to a wireless access point
Check if the wireless access point you are using is 
compatible with WPS
jIf the wireless access poin t is compatible with WPS:
Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)]
j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS:
[Manual Connection] (l 170)
≥ WPS is an abbreviation for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.
∫ If this is the first time the Wi-Fi button is pressed
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Select [YES] using the SET button and then press the 
SET button.
3Select [Easy Connection (WPS)] using the SET 
button and then press the SET button.
4Set the wireless access point to 
waiting for WPS.
≥For further details, please read the operating 
instructions for the wireless access point.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is 
complete.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection 
attempt fails. Press the SET button, and set the connection again.
[Easy Connection (WPS)]
Wi-Fi 
						

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Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection1Select [PIN code] in Step 4, and then press the SET button.
2 Select the wireless access point to be connected using the 
SET button and then press the SET button.
≥ If you select [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points 
again.
3 Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the 
wireless access point.
≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the 
wireless access point.
4 Press the SET button to finish the setup.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Press the 
SET button to finish the setup, and set the connection again.
∫ When setting from the Wi-Fi setup menu
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Select [Wi-Fi SETUP] using the SET button and then 
press the SET button.
3Select [Wireless Settings] using the SET button and 
then press the SET button.
4Select blank row using the SET button and then 
press the SET button.
≥For information on how to delete wireless 
access points or change the search order of 
wireless access points, please refer to 
[Wireless Settings] on page  187.
Wi-Fi 
						

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5Select [SET] using the SET button and then press the 
SET button.
6Select [Easy Connection (WPS)] using the SET 
button and then press the SET button.
7Set the wireless access point to 
waiting for WPS.
≥For further details, please read the operating 
instructions for the wireless access point.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is 
complete.
Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection1 Select [PIN code] in Step 7, and then press the SET button.
2 Select the wireless access point to be connected using the 
SET button and then press the SET button.
≥ If you select [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points 
again.
3 Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the 
wireless access point.
≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the 
wireless access point.
4 Press the SET button to finish the setup.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. 
						

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≥A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Press the 
SET button, and set the connection again.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
 is displayed on the screen
When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function ( l162 ) and the Wi-Fi 
connection are complete, you can use the following functions: j[LINK TO CELL] ( l181 )
j [DLNA PLAYBACK] ( l185 ) 
						

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≥Confirm Encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the 
network authentication is encrypted.
≥ When connecting by [Manual Setting], confirm the SSID (Identification 
name), Authentication method, Encryption type, and Encryption key 
(Password) of the wireless access point you are using.
∫ If this is the first time the Wi-Fi button is pressed
1Press Wi-Fi button. 
2Select [YES] using the SET button and then press the 
SET button.
3Select [Manual Connection] using the SET button 
and then press the SET button.
4Select [Search for wireless network] or [Manual 
Setting] using the SET button and then press the SET 
button.
[Manual Connection]
[Search for 
wireless network]:Allows you to search for wireless access 
points, select one, and set it. ( l172)
[Manual Setting]:Allows you to configure detailed settings by 
entering the SSID of the wireless access point 
you want to connect to. ( l173 )
Wi-Fi