Panasonic HX-WA03, HX-WA30, HXWA03H When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures

Preparation

When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures

≥It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low [environments 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). Charge 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 0 oC (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, performance 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 the sound may become dim with snow or water droplets freezing in the gap of the zoom button, the power button, speakers, and microphone. This is not a malfunction.

≥HX-WA30

If the Wi-Fi®function is used in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, playback may not be performed correctly.

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