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≥The memory capacity listed on the microSD 
card label is the total of the capacity that is 
used for protection and management of 
copyright, and capacity that can be used 
normally with this unit and computer.
≥ Do not subject the microSD card to strong 
shocks, bend it or drop it.
≥ Data on the microSD card may be damaged 
or deleted due to electrical noise, static 
electricity or malfunctions with this unit or the 
microSD card.
When the microSD card is being accessed 
(when the access lamp is lit or flashing), do 
not perform the following: jRemove the microSD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
When disposing of or giving away the 
microSD card, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or 
computer only changes the file management 
information and does not completely delete 
the data in the microSD card.
≥ It is recommended that the microSD card is 
physically destroyed when disposing of the 
microSD card.
≥ The customer is responsible for the 
management of the data in the microSD card.
Cautions for using a microSD card
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the microSD 
card to water, dirt or dust.
≥ Do not place microSD 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  pro t ec t  mi c r oS D  c a rds ,  ret urn  t he m t o t h ei r 
cases when you are not using them.
To update the firmware version of this unit, 
follow the steps below.
1 Turn off this unit. 2
Copy the update file to the microSD 
card and insert it into this unit.
3 While pressing and holding the 
recording mode/Wi-Fi button ( l9) and 
the recording start/stop button ( l9), 
press and hold the power button.
4 When the power lamp and access lamp 
start flashing red, remove your finger 
from the buttons.
≥ The firmware update will start.
5 When the access lamp lights (while the 
power lamp is flashing), turn off this 
unit.
6 Turn on this unit.
To reset the network settings to the default, 
after turning off this unit, press the power button 
( l 9) and recording start/stop button ( l9) 
simultaneously to turn it on again and continue 
to hold them down for approximately 3 seconds. 
When the Wi-Fi lamp flashes alternately in red 
and green, the network settings are initialized.
≥ After initializing the settings, turn off and on 
this unit.
≥ The following settings will be reset to the 
default:
jAn SSID/password for this unit set after the 
purchase
([Camera Wi-Fi settings]  # [Camera SSID 
settings] in the “Image App”)
j S

SID/Password of Main Camera that was 
connected to this unit ( l37)
The battery used in this unit is a 
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is 
susceptible to humidity and temperature 
and the effect increases the more the 
temperature rises or falls.
Due to the waterproof, dustproof, and anti-
shock design of this product, it is not 
possible to replace the built-in battery.
If the operating time is very short even after 
the battery has been recharged, the battery 
has worn out.
About the microSD card
About firmware updates
For the latest update information, check 
the support website below. (As of May 
2015)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/
index.html
(This site is English only.)
Initializing the network settings
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microSD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.
≥The default setting is [1920 k1080/30p].
≥ The stated times are the approximate recordable times for conti nuous recording.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced when lot of action scenes an d recorded or recording of 
short motion picture is repeated.
[Normal Shooting]
A Favors image quality
B Favors Recording time
[Slow Motion]
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
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Recordable time/Number of recordable 
pictures
Approximate recordable time
Pixels/Frame rate[1920k1080/
30p][1280 k720/
60p][1280 k720/
30p][848 k480/
30p]
Transfer rate (VBR)Average 15 MbpsAverage 9MbpsAverage
4.5 Mbps
microSD card 4GB
33 min 33 min 55 min 1 h 50 min
16 GB 2h10min 2h10min 3h40min 7h20min
64 GB 8h35min 8h35min 14h40min 29h25min
Pixels/Frame rate[1280k720/
60fps][848 k480/
120fps]
Transfer rate (VBR)Average 9MbpsAverage
4.5 Mbps
microSD card 4GB
25 min 25 min
16 GB 1h40min 1h40min
64 GB 7h20min 7h20min
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≥The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictu res.
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being  recorded.
Approximate number of recordable pictures
Picture size2.7 M
2176 k12242.1 M
1920 k1080
Aspect ratio16:9
microSD card 4GB
1800 2500
16 GB 7000 10000
64 GB 29000 40000 
						

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Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
You can attach the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar)/RP-CMC10  as follows.
≥ To use the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar)/RP-CMC10, the Tri pod Mount (supplied) is 
required.
≥ Please also refer to the operating instructions of the Video Ca mera Mount (For Handlebar).
≥ Refer to page  26 for information on the Tripod Mount.
∫ When attaching the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) and Tripo d 
Mount
1 Remove the Quick Shoe of the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar)  f rom  the 
camera platform.
2 Align the camera screw of the Quick shoe 
with the tripod mounting hole of the Tripod 
Mount, and insert the camera screw.
3 Turn the hinge at the back side of the Quick 
Shoe to tighten the camera screw (clockwise).
≥Hold the Tripod Mount with your hand so that it will not rotate with the camera screw.
≥ After tightening the camera screw, fix the hinge.
4 Attach the Quick Shoe to the camera platform.≥Align   on the Quick Shoe with   on the camera platform, and push  the Quick Shoe diagonally 
until it clicks into place.
5 Attach this unit to the Tripod Mount. ( l26)
∫ When removing the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) and Tripod  
Mount
To remove the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) and Tripod Mou nt, perform the steps for 
mounting them in reverse order.
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Optional accessories
About the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar)
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A Tripod Mount (supplied)
B Camera screw
C Quick shoe 
						

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When disposing of the used product, initialize the network settings (l51) first and remove 
the built-in battery from this unit. Please refer to page  56 about how to remove the battery. 
Thank you for supporting our battery recycling efforts.
≥ Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an official ly assigned location, if there is one in 
your country.
This is the rechargeable battery for this unit. 
Do not use other than with this unit.
Do not charge the rechargeable battery 
when it has been removed.
≥ Do not place in fire or heat it.
≥ Do not puncture with nails, subject it to 
impact, disassemble or modify it.
≥ Do not touch metal to the  r and  s terminals.
≥ Do not store or carry together with necklaces 
or hairpins, etc.
≥ Do not heat in microwaves or ovens, etc.
≥ Do not charge, use or leave in hot places 
such as next to fires or in extremely hot 
weather.
≥ Do not put into water.
This may cause leaking, overheating, fire or 
rupture.
≥ If a leak should occur, by no means touch the 
liquid with bare hands.
If the liquid gets on the body or clothes, wash 
well with water. If the liquid gets into your 
eyes, there is a danger of blindness. Do not 
rub the eyes; after washing immediately with 
clean water, consult your physician.
Keep removed screws etc. out of the reach 
of small children.
If accidentally ingested there will be adverse 
physical effects.
≥ Should you suspect that such an object has 
been ingested, consult your physician 
immediately.
Battery used for this unit
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Requests when disposing of this unit
Do not disassemble this unit other than when disposing of this  unit.
Name:Lithium ion (Li-ion) 
rechargeable battery
Nominal voltage: DC 3.7 V 
						

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When disposing of the used product, initialize the network settings and erase all data on this unit.
≥ Disassemble after the battery runs out.
≥ If it cannot be removed smoothly, contact Panasonic’s Service C enter.
≥ Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children.
1 Remove the terminal cover and 
glasscover. ( l4)
2 Remove the three screws shown in 
the figure below, and remove the 
cover  A.
≥Before removing the screws, peel off the label 
on the terminal with a sharp object.
≥ Use a cross-slot screwdriver (commercially 
available).
3 Pull out the inner unit.
4 Remove the five screws shown in 
the figure below, and remove the 
frame  B. 5
Remove the lead  C from the 
holders  D.
6 Open the control board  E, and lift 
up the battery.
7 Pull out the battery connector  F 
upwards, and remove the battery.
Regarding the handling of used batteries
≥ Insulate the terminals with cellophane tape or 
similar.
≥ Do not disassemble.
How to remove the battery
This figure describes the disposal of this unit, it is not inst ruction for repair. If 
disassembled, repair is not possible.
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∫
Carefully observe copyright 
laws
Whatever you have recorded and created 
can be used for your personal entertainment 
only. Under copyright laws, other materials 
cannot be used without obtaining 
permission from the holders of the 
copyrights.
∫Licenses
≥microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, 
LLC.
≥ Microsoft
®, Windows® and Windows Vista® 
are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted 
with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥ iMovie, Mac and OS X are trademarks of 
Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
≥ iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
≥ Intel
® and Intel®Core™ are trademarks of 
Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other 
countries.
≥ App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
≥ Android and Google Play are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Google Inc.
≥ The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
™ Logo is a 
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
≥ “Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi 
Alliance®.
≥ “WPA™”, and “WPA2™” are trademarks of 
Wi-Fi Alliance®.
≥ Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are usually 
the registered trademarks or trademarks of 
the manufacturers who developed the system 
or product concerned. This product is licensed under the AVC patent 
portfolio license for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) 
encode video in compliance with the AVC 
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC 
Video that was encoded by a consumer 
engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video 
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any 
other use. Additional information may be 
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com
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