Panasonic HX-WA30 User Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
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Dual Camera
Model No. HX-WA30
HX-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.
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Dear Customer,
Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.
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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
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Safety Precautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, elect r ic shock or product damage,
Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.Do not expose accessories (battery pack, AC adaptor, SD memory
card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
Do not place objects filled with liquids , such as vases, on accessories.Use only the recommended accessories.Do not remove covers.Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, elect r ic shock or product damage, Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase , built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on
this unit.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
HX-WA30
HX-WA03
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 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HX-WA30/HX-WA03 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
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.
Concerning the battery
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into cont act with your eye s, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
When disposing the batteries, pleas e contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Product Identification Marking
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
Product Location
Dual Camera Inner side of LCD monitor
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposa l in other Coun tr ies 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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
HX-WA30
Contains FCC ID:ACJ-HXWA30M Contains IC:216A-HXWA30M
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interf erence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of this device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of spec ific absorption ratio (SAR).
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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 f rom 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 affec ting the pictures and/or sound.
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by
strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may
adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
If this unit is adversely affected by elect romagnetic equipment and
stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio tran smi tters o r hi gh-v ol tag e lin es, th e re corde d
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.
About connecting to a TV
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15:
optional).
About recording format s and compatibility of the unit
The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Dual Camera
for recording high-definit ion motion pictures.
AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not
therefore supported by the unit.
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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 doe s not guarantee any content if recor ding or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the abo ve also app lies in a ca se wher e 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 unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card
4 GB or more Memory Cards that do no t have t he SDHC logo o r 48GB
or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
Refer to page 27 for more details on SD cards.
For the purposes of this owner’s manual
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD ca rd” .
Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture
playback are indicated by in this owner’s manual.
Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture
playback are indicated by in this owner’s manual.
Functions that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are
indicated by in this owner’s manual.
Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00“File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”.
This owner’s manual is designed for use with models , original.
The illustrations used in t his owner’s manual show model , Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
Features may vary, so please read carefully.Not all models may be available depending on the regi on of
and . Pictures may be slightly different from the
HX-WA3
however , parts of the explanation refer to different models.
purchase.
HX-WA03
HX-WA30
HX-WA30
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Contents

How to open the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD­ROM, the Owner’s Manual list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Owner’s Manual you would like to open. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Pleas e download it
from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Preparation
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance
of this unit......................................................................................... 10
Check before using underwater.................................................. 13
Using this unit und erw a te r................................. ... ... .. ................. . 15
Caring for this unit after using it underwater ............................... 15
When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures.................. 19
Accessories...................................................................................... 20
Power supply.. ... ... ................ ... ... ... ................. .. ... ... ................. ... .. ... . 21
Inserting/removing the battery..................................................... 21
Charging the battery ................................................................... 24
Charging and reco rdi n g tim e....... .. .................................. ... ... .. .... 25
Recording to a card ......................................................................... 27
Cards that you can use with this unit .......................................... 27
Inserting/removing an SD card.................................................... 28
Turning the unit on/off..................................................................... 30
Setting date and time....................................................................... 31
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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.................................. 36
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV........................................... 37
Using the menu scre e n ............. ... ... ................ ... ... ... ................. .. ... . 38
Language selection..................................................................... 40
Formatting................................................................................... 40
Using the zoom ......... ... ................. ... .. ... ................. ... ... .. ................. . 41
Double range zoom [HX-WA3] / [HX-WA03]............................... 42
Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30]................................. 43
Recording with a filter effect........................................................... 45
Recording underwater..................................................................... 46
Wi-Fi [HX-WA30]
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function .................................... 47
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be es tablished ....................... ..... 48
Others
About copyright .................................... ... ... ... ................ ... ... ... ......... 50
Specifications................................................................................... 52
Optional access o ri es...... ... ................ ... ... ... ................. .. ... ... ............ 58
Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)....................................... 59
Limited Warranty
(ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).............................. .......... 60
Warranty (For Canadian Cu s to me rs ) ................ ............................. 62
Useful Information
(Only For Latin American Countries)............................................. 63
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Preparation

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit

HX-WA30
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IP68” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 10 m (33 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.
Anti-shock Performance
This unit has cleared a tes t c o nducted by Panasonic, which complies with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock (a drop test performed from a height of 1.5 m (5.0 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood when the LCD monitor was closed with the screen facing inwards).
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HX-WA3
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IP68” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 5 m (16 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.
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 met hod s tan dard of
the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performin g drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners,
HX-WA03
*2
*1
*1
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12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the
HX-WA30HX-WA30
HX-WA03
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices.) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet) to 150 cm (5.0 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where dr op im pa ct is ap pl ied.)
Handling this unit
Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic’s Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
The waterproof performa nce may be deg rade d du e to t he st rong water pressure when this unit is used deeper th an 10m (33 feet) underwater.
The waterproof performa nce may be deg rade d du e to t he st rong water pressure when this unit is used deeper than 5 m (16 feet) underwater.
When this unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath
additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only.Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not
be covered by the warranty.
The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
Supplied accessories such as battery pack etc. are not waterproof.
(excluding handstrap)
Supplied accessories such as battery, etc., are not dustproof or
anti-shock performance.
Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not
insert wet card into this unit.
Do not leave this unit for a long period of time in places where
temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 35 oC (95 oF)], inside a car u nder st rong sun light, cl ose t o a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterpro of performance may be degraded.
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Wipe off any sand grains or dust on the speaker or microphones. Do
not use a needle or other sharp object. (Waterproofing performance may be adversely affected)
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 foreign objects are present on the inner side of the rear door,
wipe them off with a lint-free cloth.
If any liquid such as water droplets has adhered to this unit or inner side of the rear door, wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Do not open or close the rear door near the water, when underwater, using wet hands, or when t his unit is wet. It may cause water leakage.
When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the environment in which this unit is used.
Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and unit
malfunction.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
Turn off the unit and open the rear door in a place with constant
ambient temperature, away f r om high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear natura lly in about 2 hours with the rear door open when the temperatur e of this unit gets close to the ambient temperature.
Contact Panasonic’s Service Cent er if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and th e inner side of the lens may be fogged when this unit is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidit y, such as the following:
When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot
beach etc.
When this unit is moved to a wa rm area from a cold area, such as
at a ski resort or at high altitude
When the rear door is opened in a high-humidity environment
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Check before using underwater

LOCK
SD CARD/ BATTERY
Do not open or close the rear door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
1 Open the rear door.
1 Unlock the LOCK lever. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Open the rear door.
2 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner
side of the rear door.
If there are any foreign objects, s uch as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the
surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.
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3 If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a
LOCK
SD CARD/ BATTERY
lint-free cloth.
Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc.
that may adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal.
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.
4 Check for cracks and deformation
of the rubber seal on the re ar 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 replaced once each year . Ple ase cont act Pa nasonic ’s Ser vice Cent er fo r relat ed cost s and other info r m ation.
5 Close the rear door securely.
1 Close the rear door. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Lock the LOCK lever.
Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open/close
lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible.
To prev ent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap foreign
objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
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Using this unit underwater

HX-WA30
HX-WA03
Use this unit underwater at a dep th of down to 10 m (33 feet) with the water temperature between 0oC and 35 oC (32 oF and 95 oF). Do not use this unit at a depth of over 10m (33 feet).
Use this unit underwater at a dep th of down to 5 m (16 feet) with the water temperature between 0oC and 35 oC (32 oF and 95 oF). Do not use this unit at a depth of over 5m (16 feet).
Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (95 oF) (in a bath or hot spring).
Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes continuously.
Do not open or close the rear door underwater.Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance
may not be maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)
Do not dive into the water holding this unit. Do not use this unit in a loc ation where the water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. ( S trong water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
This unit will sink in the water. Take care not to drop this un it and lose it
underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.
HX-WA3
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Caring for this unit after using it underwater

Do not open or close the rear door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing this unit with water. Make sure to clean this unit after using it.
Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on
your hands, body, hair, etc.
It is recommended to clean this unit indoors, avoiding places where
water spray or sand may fall.
Do not leave this unit uncared for longer than 60 minutes after using it underwater.
Leaving this unit with foreign objects or saline matter on it may
cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.
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1 Rinse 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.
SD CARD/ BATTERY
Do not directly rinse this unit with tap water.
LOCK
2 Hold this unit as shown in the illustration, and shake
it gently several times to drain the water.
Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping.
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3 Wipe off water drops on this unit w ith a dry sof t c loth
and dry this unit in a shaded area which is well ventilated.
Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth.If water collects on the microphones or speaker of this unit, it may
cause lower sound or distorted sound. Dry for approximately 1 hour.
Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. It will deteriorate
the waterproof performance or c ause failure due to deformation.
Do not use chemicals such as ben zin e, th inne r, alcohol, or cleans er, or
soap or deterg en ts .
4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the
rear door, and wi pe 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 accumulate in the gap around the card comp artm ent, the batt ery c ompar tmen t o r t he termin al connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.
The water droplets may seep in to this u nit when t he rear d oor is c losed
while it is still wet, causing condensation or f ailure.
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Wiping moisture from the unit
If there is moisture inside the rear door, wipe every crevice completely clear of moisture. (This moisture is not due to exposur e to water)
A Moisture here
About the water draining design
This unit is designed so that wat er that entered the gaps around the zoom button etc. drains out . For this reason, bubbles may appear when the unit is immersed in water, but this is not a malfunction.
Draining water from the unit
Drainage holes are found on the bottom of the unit. Hold the unit vertically, as shown, to drain off the water. When draining, attach the hand strap to the unit and secure the hand strap to your wrist to prevent the unit from dropping. (l 16)
B Drainage holes
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Preparation
HX-WA30

When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures

It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the met al p art s
of the unit in places wher e temper atur e is ver y l ow [envi ronmen t s under 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski resorts or places at high altitude] for a long period of time. Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods.
The performance of the battery (recording time/operating time) may
decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC and 0 oC (14 oF and 32 oF) (cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude). Char ge the battery sufficiently in a place where the ambient temperature is between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0oC (32 oF). (The Status indicator blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.)
Power cannot be supplied to the device via an electric wall socket
using the AC adaptor when the temperature is under 0 oC (32 oF).
If the unit gets very cold in cold places such as ski resorts or places at
high altitude, performanc e of the LCD monitor may temporarily drop immediately after turning the power on, e.g. the picture on the LCD monitor being slightly darker than usual or ghost images appearing. In cold environments, keep the unit warm during use by keeping it inside your cold-weather gear or clothes. The performance will resume as normal when the internal temperature rises.
If the unit is used in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high
altitude with snow or water droplets adhered to the unit, some parts of the unit may become hard to move or t he soun d may bec ome di m with snow or water droplets freezing in the gap of the zoom button, the power button, speakers, and microphone. This is not a malfunction.
If the Wi-Fi places at high altitude, playback may not be performed correctly.
®
function is used in cold places such as ski resorts or
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Preparation

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2013. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBX090
Handstrap
VFC4817
*
AC adaptor
VSK0750
AV cable
VFA0555
USB cable
VFA0554
* To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap.
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Owner’s Manual VFF1182
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