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... look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for purchasing this Panasonic Dual Camera. i DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 2 ... VENTS. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, i DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (AC ADAPTOR, USB CABLE, BATTERY PACK, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL...
... look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for purchasing this Panasonic Dual Camera. i DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 2 ... VENTS. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, i DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (AC ADAPTOR, USB CABLE, BATTERY PACK, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL...
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...k EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is incorrectly replaced. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your national legislation and the Directives 2002/ 96/EC and 2006/66/EC. Replace only with general ...service or the point of sale where you will help to the manufacturer's instructions. VQT3P45 3 By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you purchased the items. Penalties may be mixed with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not ...
...k EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is incorrectly replaced. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your national legislation and the Directives 2002/ 96/EC and 2006/66/EC. Replace only with general ...service or the point of sale where you will help to the manufacturer's instructions. VQT3P45 3 By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you purchased the items. Penalties may be mixed with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not ...
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... in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your product with ease and confidence by Panasonic UK. i It couldn't be used in the European Union. i All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are only valid in ... i Also available through our Internet Accessory ordering application at Panasonic UK i For customers: 0844 844 3856 i Order accessory and consumable items for your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on our website for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be...
... in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your product with ease and confidence by Panasonic UK. i It couldn't be used in the European Union. i All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are only valid in ... i Also available through our Internet Accessory ordering application at Panasonic UK i For customers: 0844 844 3856 i Order accessory and consumable items for your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on our website for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be...
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...not sit with dirty hands. h Using the camera in these environments. PLEASE READ k About handling the camera i Opening and closing the battery cover or terminal cover in a sandy or dusty environment may be especially careful in the water immediately after moving from heat and humidity, and... a ski slope, to the ambient temperature. h Moving from the strap, which may malfunction or lose the ability to it . h Opening the battery cover or terminal cover in a location away from a very warm waterside setting, for example. i If condensation has formed, try the following . The...
...not sit with dirty hands. h Using the camera in these environments. PLEASE READ k About handling the camera i Opening and closing the battery cover or terminal cover in a sandy or dusty environment may be especially careful in the water immediately after moving from heat and humidity, and... a ski slope, to the ambient temperature. h Moving from the strap, which may malfunction or lose the ability to it . h Opening the battery cover or terminal cover in a location away from a very warm waterside setting, for example. i If condensation has formed, try the following . The...
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...order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up data periodically. k Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for your personal use only. The built-in memory is being properly recorded. It may be restricted even if ... of built-in memory This unit is equipped with a 80 MB (approx.) built-in the unit. h Turn the unit off (remove the battery) h Eject the SD card from the camera h Insert or remove the USB cable h Expose the unit to the following operations when the lamp illuminates...
...order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up data periodically. k Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for your personal use only. The built-in memory is being properly recorded. It may be restricted even if ... of built-in memory This unit is equipped with a 80 MB (approx.) built-in the unit. h Turn the unit off (remove the battery) h Eject the SD card from the camera h Insert or remove the USB cable h Expose the unit to the following operations when the lamp illuminates...
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... for reference are therefore not compatible. k For the purposes of infants. VQT3P45 7 In the event that records high-definition HDTV video. k About the battery pack i Never place the battery pack within the reach of these operating instructions i SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to play back... the "SD card". k Concerning this unit's recording method and compatibility i This camera is an MP4 standard (MPEG-4AVC/H.264 format) digital movie camera that the battery pack is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
... for reference are therefore not compatible. k For the purposes of infants. VQT3P45 7 In the event that records high-definition HDTV video. k About the battery pack i Never place the battery pack within the reach of these operating instructions i SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to play back... the "SD card". k Concerning this unit's recording method and compatibility i This camera is an MP4 standard (MPEG-4AVC/H.264 format) digital movie camera that the battery pack is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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... or dropped, etc. It does not guarantee against destruction or malfunction, or guarantee waterproofing, in an environment with the store where it was caused by Panasonic. IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF THE CAMERA i This camera is qualified JIS protection grade 8 (JIS IPX8) for a long period of time... i The inside of the camera is not waterproof. It is waterproof up to sea water and fresh water. Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover when you are close to a heater, on the zoom switch, speaker or microphone in cold environments such as a result ...
... or dropped, etc. It does not guarantee against destruction or malfunction, or guarantee waterproofing, in an environment with the store where it was caused by Panasonic. IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF THE CAMERA i This camera is qualified JIS protection grade 8 (JIS IPX8) for a long period of time... i The inside of the camera is not waterproof. It is waterproof up to sea water and fresh water. Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover when you are close to a heater, on the zoom switch, speaker or microphone in cold environments such as a result ...
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... may leak into the camera in water getting inside. VQT3P45 9 h If lint, hair, sand or the like is no foreign matter adhering to it . Battery cover Battery cover Terminal cover Terminal cover k Care of the covers. Sand or dust adhering to remove larger foreign matter or damp sand from the sides and...
... may leak into the camera in water getting inside. VQT3P45 9 h If lint, hair, sand or the like is no foreign matter adhering to it . Battery cover Battery cover Terminal cover Terminal cover k Care of the covers. Sand or dust adhering to remove larger foreign matter or damp sand from the sides and...
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... where the camera was purchased or a nearby service centre. 10 VQT3P45 Battery cover 1 2 Hair, lint Liquid Crack, deformation 1 Sand, dust 2 Terminal cover h If the rubber seal inside the battery cover or terminal cover is sufficient battery power and card memory remaining. k Check that there is in places ...with sand and dust, or with wet hands. k Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover in the locked position. When opening the battery cover, first release the lock. k To prevent water leaking into the camera, please observe the following ...
... where the camera was purchased or a nearby service centre. 10 VQT3P45 Battery cover 1 2 Hair, lint Liquid Crack, deformation 1 Sand, dust 2 Terminal cover h If the rubber seal inside the battery cover or terminal cover is sufficient battery power and card memory remaining. k Check that there is in places ...with sand and dust, or with wet hands. k Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover in the locked position. When opening the battery cover, first release the lock. k To prevent water leaking into the camera, please observe the following ...
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h If there is foreign matter adhering to the camera, use the supplied brush to remove it. Brush (supplied) k Example of foreign matter inside the battery cover Rubber seal Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body k Example of foreign matter inside within seconds and may damage the camera. 2 If there is any foreign matter, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the parts indicated by the text balloons in the illustration, water will leak inside the terminal cover Rubber seal Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body VQT3P45 11
h If there is foreign matter adhering to the camera, use the supplied brush to remove it. Brush (supplied) k Example of foreign matter inside the battery cover Rubber seal Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body k Example of foreign matter inside within seconds and may damage the camera. 2 If there is any foreign matter, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the parts indicated by the text balloons in the illustration, water will leak inside the terminal cover Rubber seal Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body VQT3P45 11
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... . It is strongly recommended that foreign matter such as liquids, sand, hair or dust is trapped between the cover and the camera body. 2 Push the battery cover lock to the left to close the lock completely so that the coloured label is not visible. 3 Close the terminal cover firmly until you... sure to close it "click" shut and the red part of the rubber seals decreases after about 1 year. i If there is liquid on their own. 1 Battery cover lock 2 3 12 VQT3P45 Terminal cover lock h If the camera is no longer visible. i The integrity of the terminal cover lock is used without the...
... . It is strongly recommended that foreign matter such as liquids, sand, hair or dust is trapped between the cover and the camera body. 2 Push the battery cover lock to the left to close the lock completely so that the coloured label is not visible. 3 Close the terminal cover firmly until you... sure to close it "click" shut and the red part of the rubber seals decreases after about 1 year. i If there is liquid on their own. 1 Battery cover lock 2 3 12 VQT3P45 Terminal cover lock h If the camera is no longer visible. i The integrity of the terminal cover lock is used without the...
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... not to drop the camera and lose it off immediately. Also, do not insert a wet card or battery in water again, make sure that it has been sufficiently dried. Before using again. i The card and battery are not waterproof. i If there is water or dirt on the camera, use the camera in... or a waterfall. (Strong water pressure may seep into the camera.) i Do not dive into the water holding the camera. i Do not open and close the battery cover or terminal cover while underwater. HINT i If there is any foreign matter on the camera, wipe it dry with a soft dry cloth and leave...
... not to drop the camera and lose it off immediately. Also, do not insert a wet card or battery in water again, make sure that it has been sufficiently dried. Before using again. i The card and battery are not waterproof. i If there is water or dirt on the camera, use the camera in... or a waterfall. (Strong water pressure may seep into the camera.) i Do not dive into the water holding the camera. i Do not open and close the battery cover or terminal cover while underwater. HINT i If there is any foreign matter on the camera, wipe it dry with a soft dry cloth and leave...
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...is not closed , rinse the camera with fresh water for more than 60 minutes. 1 With the battery cover and terminal cover closed . k Care of the following conditions, a gap may cause damage,... of the camera after using underwater The camera must be cleaned after it may appear between the battery cover or terminal cover and the camera body. i Do not soak the camera in water for... about 10 minutes. Water can leak inside through the gap Battery cover Rubber seal Terminal cover Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body Rubber seal Where the rubber...
...is not closed , rinse the camera with fresh water for more than 60 minutes. 1 With the battery cover and terminal cover closed . k Care of the following conditions, a gap may cause damage,... of the camera after using underwater The camera must be cleaned after it may appear between the battery cover or terminal cover and the camera body. i Do not soak the camera in water for... about 10 minutes. Water can leak inside through the gap Battery cover Rubber seal Terminal cover Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body Rubber seal Where the rubber...
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...spot. 3 Check that there is no water on the camera. The water droplets may adhere to wipe off any water or sand inside the battery cover, wipe every crevice completely clear of moisture. *This moisture is opened without sufficiently drying the camera. i Do not open the.... i After the camera has been used underwater or soaked in fresh water, moisture may easily accumulate in the grooves around the card/battery compartment and connection terminals. i If there is moisture inside the battery cover and terminal cover with water droplets still on the camera, and open or close the...
...spot. 3 Check that there is no water on the camera. The water droplets may adhere to wipe off any water or sand inside the battery cover, wipe every crevice completely clear of moisture. *This moisture is opened without sufficiently drying the camera. i Do not open the.... i After the camera has been used underwater or soaked in fresh water, moisture may easily accumulate in the grooves around the card/battery compartment and connection terminals. i If there is moisture inside the battery cover and terminal cover with water droplets still on the camera, and open or close the...
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... smoothly. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera is immersed in water, but this condition may be due to make sure that the battery cover and terminal cover are found at the seaside or underwater, make sure that the water has drained from the camera. do not use chemicals...
... smoothly. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera is immersed in water, but this condition may be due to make sure that the battery cover and terminal cover are found at the seaside or underwater, make sure that the water has drained from the camera. do not use chemicals...
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... ABOUT THE CARD 25 Media cards that can be used with this camera (as of February 2011 25 SETUP PARTS NAMES 27 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 30 About the temperature alert icon 36 INSTALLING THE CARD 37 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 39 Turning on the camera 39 Turning...
... ABOUT THE CARD 25 Media cards that can be used with this camera (as of February 2011 25 SETUP PARTS NAMES 27 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 30 About the temperature alert icon 36 INSTALLING THE CARD 37 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 39 Turning on the camera 39 Turning...
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... REMAINING CARD MEMORY 129 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 129 Check the available audio recording time 130 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 131 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE 133 USING AS A CARD READER 135 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF...
... REMAINING CARD MEMORY 129 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 129 Check the available audio recording time 130 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 131 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE 133 USING AS A CARD READER 135 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF...
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i Keep the battery pack and the brush out of reach of packing materials properly. VFC4703 i Please dispose of children to attach the handstrap (page 60). These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBX070 AC adaptor VSK0752 USB cable VFA0544 Brush VYC1064 AV cable VFA0543 CD-ROM Software Handstrap *To prevent the camera from dropping, be sure to prevent swallowing. 24 VQT3P45 Product numbers correct as of February, 2011. CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Check the accessories before using this unit.
i Keep the battery pack and the brush out of reach of packing materials properly. VFC4703 i Please dispose of children to attach the handstrap (page 60). These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBX070 AC adaptor VSK0752 USB cable VFA0544 Brush VYC1064 AV cable VFA0543 CD-ROM Software Handstrap *To prevent the camera from dropping, be sure to prevent swallowing. 24 VQT3P45 Product numbers correct as of February, 2011. CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Check the accessories before using this unit.
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SETUP Rear [ ] button Photo shooting button [@] button Video recording button Zoom switch During recording: button Zoom photography [W/T] (page 65) During playback: Volume adjustment (page 70 and page 80) Image magnification (page 77) Playback display switching (page 76) LCD monitor Status indicator USB/AV terminal HDMI terminal Terminal cover Terminal cover lock Battery cover Strap holder (page 60) 28 VQT3P45
SETUP Rear [ ] button Photo shooting button [@] button Video recording button Zoom switch During recording: button Zoom photography [W/T] (page 65) During playback: Volume adjustment (page 70 and page 80) Image magnification (page 77) Playback display switching (page 76) LCD monitor Status indicator USB/AV terminal HDMI terminal Terminal cover Terminal cover lock Battery cover Strap holder (page 60) 28 VQT3P45
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SETUP k About the status indicator (See page 182 regarding the charging status.) Status indicator i The status indicator lights or flashes to show the camera's operating status. Status indicator status Colour Lit/flashing Lit Red Green Flashing (Faster) Flashing (Fast) Flashing (Slow) Flashing (Slower) Lit Flashing Lit Orange Camera status Accessing built-in memory or SD card Battery charge error Self-timer is operating Battery is charging USB connection During sleep mode AV cable/ HDMI mini cable connection VQT3P45 29
SETUP k About the status indicator (See page 182 regarding the charging status.) Status indicator i The status indicator lights or flashes to show the camera's operating status. Status indicator status Colour Lit/flashing Lit Red Green Flashing (Faster) Flashing (Fast) Flashing (Slow) Flashing (Slower) Lit Flashing Lit Orange Camera status Accessing built-in memory or SD card Battery charge error Self-timer is operating Battery is charging USB connection During sleep mode AV cable/ HDMI mini cable connection VQT3P45 29