Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Digital Video Camera
VQT4C60
Information for Your Safety
∫ About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
≥ The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC
file standard) camera for recording highdefinition motion pictures.
≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are
different formats, and are not therefore
supported by the unit.
∫ 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.
∫ About Condensation (When
the lens or the LCD monitor is
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes. Be careful
of condensation since it causes lens or LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
≥ For more details about the cause and
action required for condensation, refer to
page 86.
∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 13 for more details on SD
cards.
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∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by in these
operating instructions.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture
recording/still picture playback are
indicated by in these operating
instructions.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................2
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ....... 6
Power supply............................................. 9
Inserting/removing the battery............. 9
Charging the battery ......................... 10
Charging and recording time ............. 12
Recording to a card ................................ 13
Cards that you can use with
this unit.............................................. 13
Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 14
Turning the unit on/off ............................ 15
Selecting a mode ....................................16
Setting date and time.............................. 17
Basic
Before recording ..................................... 18
Recording motion pictures .................... 19
Recording still pictures .......................... 21
Intelligent Auto Mode ............................. 22
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.
28
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
28 HDMI mini connector (l 57, 60)
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Preparation
Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power button until
the status indicator goes off. Then remove
the battery while supporting the unit to
prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the
direction indicated by the arrow and
remove the battery when unlocked.
Insert the battery until it clicks and
locks.
Power supply
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
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 protected with internal protection 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 would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 15)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
BATTERY
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Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully
before using this unit for the first time.
∫ Charging with an AC adaptor.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable. Do not use parts supplied
with other equipment.
≥ The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with
other equipment. Similarly, do not use AC adaptors and USB cables from other
equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery cannot be charged when the unit is turned on. Press the power button to
turn off the unit. (l 15)
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC.
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
A USB terminal
B To the AC outlet
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor.
≥
Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned.
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
3 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet.
4 Connect the USB cable to the unit.
≥
The status indicator C will flash red
approx. 1 second),
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
indicating that charging has begun.
with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on for
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∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.
∫ Connecting to a PC and charging.
Charge the unit if you do not have the AC adaptor handy.
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Press the power button and turn the unit off. (l 15)
1 Turn the power of the PC on.
2 Connect the USB cable
≥
The status indicator B will flash red
approx. 1 second),
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ Always connect directly to a PC.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all.
Charge using the AC adaptor. (l 10)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
indicating that charging has begun.
with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on for
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 85.
≥ If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, disconnect the USB cable from
the unit for safety.
≥ Charging may not be possible depending on the operating environment of the PC being
used (such as custom-made PC).
Charging will stop when turning the power of the PC off or forcing it into sleep mode. Charging
≥
will start again when turning the power of the PC on again, or waking from sleep mode.
≥ When connected to a PC, an error message may be displayed at the top of the PC screen.
For more details, refer to page 82.
≥ The unit will be charged if it is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD
recorder with a USB cable, even if the unit is turned off.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time
with doors and windows closed.
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Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH
≥ Time in the parenthesis is charging time when this unit is connected to a PC, Panasonic
Blu-ray disc recorder, or DVD recorder.
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBL090 (optional)
[3.6 V/895 mAh]
VW-VBK180 (optional)
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]
VW-VBK360 (optional)
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ 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.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Charging
time
2h10min
(3 h)
2h50min
(5h20min)
4h45min
(10 h)
Recording
mode
[1280k720/50p]1 h 25 min40 min
[iFrame]/
[640k480/50p]
[1280k720/50p]
[iFrame]/
[640
k
480/50p]
[1280
k
720/50p]
[iFrame]/
[640
k
480/50p]
Maximum
continuously
recordable
time
1h40min50min
3h10min1h40min
3h45min1h55min
6h30min3h20min
7h30min3h55min
Actual
recordable
time
Battery capacity indication
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
####
When the charge runs out, flashes red.
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Preparation
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Recording to a card
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC
Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these
Memory Cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture recording.
Card typeCapacity
SD Memory Card512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
SDHC Memory Card4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/24GB/32GB
SDXC Memory Card48 GB/64 GB
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed
standard regarding continuous writing.
Check via the label on the card, etc.
≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/
SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ Operation of the SD Card 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD Card 32 MB or
less cannot be used for the motion picture recording.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed.
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
e.g.:
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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 32) When the SD card is formatted, all
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card, the access lamp lights up.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Open the SD card cover and
insert (remove) the SD card
into (from) the card slot B.
≥ Face the label side C in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.
3 Securely close the SD card
cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop
the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the
failure of this unit or the SD card may
damage or erase the data stored on the
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or
this unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD
card to water, dirt or dust.
≥
Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
jIn very dusty or humid areas
jNear a heater
jLocations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)
jWhere static electricity or
electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
card. (l 86)
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Preparation
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on/off
You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD
monitor.
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used
to turn the unit on/off.
∫ To turn on the unit
∫ To turn off the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power
button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is originally purchased
jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button
B The status indicator goes off.
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Preparation
Selecting a mode
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .
Recording Mode (l 19, 21)
Playback Mode (l 24, 48)
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Preparation
Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform
¬ Change the mode to .
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
2 Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using
3/4.
A Displaying the World time setting
(l 28):
[HOME]/[DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and
2039.
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the
time.
3 Press the ENTER button.
≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed. Perform the World Time
setting by pressing the ENTER button. (l 28)
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To
recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this
unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and
time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)
Ste p
s 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
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Basic
Before recording
∫ Basic camera positioning
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with
another person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
∫ Recording yourself
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror
image. (However the image recorded is the same as a
normal recording.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When
appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to
normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.
(l 78)
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Basic
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m
Recording motion pictures
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 7)
1 Change the mode to and
open the LCD monitor.
2 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
3 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording
Recording mode
R 1h20m
0h00m00s
Approximate remaining recordable time
≥ When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
Recording time elapsed
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.
≥ Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset
to 0h00m00s.
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≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
The scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording
will continue.)
≥ Screen will pause momentarily when the recording is paused.
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes on a single SD card)
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be
less than above table when there are both scenes and still pictures recorded on SD card.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Please refer to page 88 for details about approximate recordable time.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support MP4. Images
cannot be played with equipment that does not support MP4. Confirm that your
equipment supports MP4 by referring to the operating instructions.
≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back,
even if the device supports MP4. In such a case, play back on this unit instead.
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Basic
R3000R3000R3000
0.9
M
Recording still pictures
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 7)
1 Change the mode to and
open the LCD monitor.
2 Press the button.
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording
Quality of still pictures (l 43)
Size of still pictures (l 40)
R3000
≥ During motion picture recording or when set to PRE-REC, you cannot record still pictures.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the
shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ To print a picture, print using a PC or a printer.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
≥ Please refer to page 89 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
Remaining number of still pictures
≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Still picture operation indicator (l 77)
M
0.9
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Basic
Intelligent auto/Manual button
Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto
Mode/Manual Mode.
≥ Please refer to page 44 for details about Manual
Mode.
/MANUAL
Intelligent Auto Mode
The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what
you want to record.
ModeEffect
PortraitFaces are detected and focused automatically, and the
SceneryThe whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting
SpotlightVery bright object is recorded clearly.
Low lightIt can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame
when detected. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 41)
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
out the background sky, which may be very bright.
adjusted to give a clear picture.
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∫ Intelligent Auto Mode
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When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate
and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 44, 47)
Automatic White Balance
The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance
adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally,
adjust the White Balance manually. (l 44)
Auto Focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following
situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 47)
jRecording distant and close-up objects at the same time
jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
jRecording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
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Basic
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Motion picture/Still picture playback
1 Change the mode to .
2 Select the play mode select
icon A using 3/4/2 and
press the ENTER button.
3 Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE]you wish to play back, then press the
ENTER button.
≥ Press the MENU button.
≥ When a video item is selected, an icon will appear on the thumbnail display. (,
4 Select the scene or the still
≥ When you select /and press the
,)
picture to be played back using
3/4/2/1, then press the
ENTER button.
ENTER button, the next (previous) page is
displayed.
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5 Select the operation icon using
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
3/4/2/1.
B Operation icon
≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display
the operation icon.
Motion picture playbackStill picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
6:Rewind playback
5:Fast forward playback
∫:Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the
zoom lever is operated to side or side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is
changed.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.
2;:Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫:Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever to adjust the
speaker volume during motion picture
playback.
Towards “r”:Increases the volume
Towards “s”:Decreases the volume
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s for each scene.
≥ The image will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are
switching.
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Motion picture compatibility
≥ The unit conforms to the MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard).
≥ Motion pictures recorded on other MP4-compatible equipment may not play back
normally or may not play back at all on this unit. Similarly, motion pictures recorded on
this unit may not play back normally or may not play back at all on other MP4compatible equipment. ( is displayed for videos that cannot be played back with
this unit)
Still picture compatibility
≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.
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Basic
Using the menu screen
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the
top menu A, then press the
ENTER button.
3 Select the submenu B using
3/4 and press 1 or press the
ENTER button.
4 Select the desired item using
3/4, and press the ENTER
button to set.
To get back to the previous screen
Press 2 of the cursor button.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
∫ About the information display
Descriptions of the selected submenus and
items displayed in
messages to confirm settings are displayed.
Step
s 3 and 4, and
∫ About the operation icons
/:
Select and then press the ENTER button
to switch the menu and thumbnail
display page.
:
Select and then press the ENTER button
to return to the previous screen in cases
such as menu setting, etc.
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