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    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. ( l15)
    1Turn the power of the PC on.
    2Connect the USB cable≥The status indicator  B will flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on 
    for approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun.
    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. ( l10)
    ≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
    ≥If the status indicator flashes at a particul arly fast or slow rate, refer to page 95.
    ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l9).
    ≥ 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.
    ≥ 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  91.
    ≥ 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.
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    Charging and recording time
    ∫Charging/Recording time
    ≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/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.
    ≥ 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.
    Battery model number
    [Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording formatRecording  modeMaximum 
    continuously  recordable  timeActual 
    recordable  time
    Supplied battery/VW-VBY100 (optional)[3.6 V/970 mAh] 2h20min
    (3h10min) AVCHD
    [HA], [HG] 1 h 5 min
    40 min
    [HE] 1 h 10 min
    iFrame - 1h20min 45min
    MP4 -
    VW-VBT190 (optional)
    [3.6 V/1940 mAh] 2h50min
    (5h20min) AVCHD
    [HA], [HG], 
    [HE] 2h20min 1h10min
    iFrame - 2h40min 1h20min MP4 - 2h45min 1h25min
    VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.6 V/3880 mAh] 4h45min
    (9h45min) AVCHD
    [HA], [HG] 4 h 40 min
    2h25min
    [HE] 4 h 45 min
    iFrame - 5h25min 2h50min MP4 - 5h35min 2h55min
    Battery capacity indication≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  #### 
    If the battery discharges, then   will flashes red. 
    						
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    The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card. To record to an SD card, read the 
    following.
    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.
    * SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. 
    Check via the label on the card, etc.
    ≥Please check the latest information on the support website below.
    http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
    (This website is in English only.)
    ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the 
    equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
    ≥ An Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required to use functions related to Eye-Fi. ( l70)
    ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. Further, SD cards 
    with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for 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.
    ≥ 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.
    Preparation
    Recording to a card
    Card typeCapacity
    SD Memory Card 512MB/1GB/2GB
    SDHC Memory Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/24GB/32GB
    SDXC Memory Card48 GB/64 GB
    e.g.:
    32 
    						
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    Inserting/removing an SD card
    Caution:
    Check that the access lamp has gone off.
    1Open 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 center of the SD card and then pull 
    it straight out.
    2Securely 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
    j Turn the unit off
    j Insert and remove the USB cable
    j Expose 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
    j In very dusty or humid areas
    j Near a heater
    j Locations susceptible to significant 
    difference in temperature (condensation 
    can occur.)
    j Where 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. ( l95)
    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. (
    l32) When the SD card is formatted, all of the 
    recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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    Access lamp [ACCESS]  A≥When this unit is accessing the SD card, 
    the access lamp lights up. 
    						
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    You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
    Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
    AThe status indicator lights on.
    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.
    ≥ 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
    j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
    Preparation
    Turning the unit on/off
    Turning the unit on and off with the power button
    Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
    To turn off the unitHold down the power button until the status 
    indicator goes off. 
    						
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    Operate the mode switch to change the mode to   or  .
    Preparation
    Selecting a mode
    Recording Mode (l19, 21 )
    Playback Mode ( l24, 51 ) 
    						
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    The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
    ¬Change the mode to  .
    1Select the menu. ( l26)
    2Select the date or time using  2/1  and set the desired value using 3 /4.A Displaying the World time setting 
    (l 27):
    [HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
    ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
    3Press the ENTER button.≥A message prompting for World Time setting 
    may be displayed. Perform the World Time setting by pressing the ENTER button. (l 27)
    ≥ Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
    ≥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 St e ps 2 to 3 to set the date and time.
    ≥ 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. The battery is still 
    being recharged even if the unit is off. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery 
    will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months.
    Preparation
    Setting date and time
    : [SETUP]  # [CLOCK SET] 
    						
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    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.
    Basic
    Before recording 
    						
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    ≥Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. ( l6)
    1Change the mode to   and 
    open the LCD monitor.
    2Press the recording start/stop 
    button to start recording.
    A When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
    3Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
    ∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording
    Basic
    Recording motion pictures
    Recording format/Recording mode
    R1h20m Approximate remaining recordable time
    ≥
    When the remaining time is less than 
    1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
    0h00m00s 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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    0h00m00s 0h00m00s
    0h00m00sR 1h20m
    R 1h20m
    R 1h20m 
    						
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    ≥To change the recording format, change the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. ( l40, 41 )
    ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and 
    pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
    When you record with the [REC FORMAT] set to  [iFrame] or [MP4], the scenes longer than 
    approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)
    ≥ (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 iFrame or MP4 scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card.
    ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
    ≥ Please refer to page 97  for details about approximate recordable time.
    Recording formats[AVCHD][iFrame]/[MP4]
    Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100
    Different dates (l54) Approx. 900 Approx. 900 
    						
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