Panasonic SDR-SW21PC Open the terminal cover, Status indicator, Does not flash

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The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use.

For charging time (P.24)

We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10)

If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

●Do not heat or expose to flame.

●Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

6 Open the terminal cover.

Lift the flap upright and turn it counter- clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the cover.

7 Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unit.

Status indicator

Flashing red at approx. 1 second intervals:

Charging in progress

Off: Charging complete

If the status indicator does the following:

Does not flash:

Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.

Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals: The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following: •Remove and reinsert the battery, and try recharging the battery.

•The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery.

If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.

Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals: Charging requires time for the following reasons: •The battery has been excessively discharged.

•The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.

●If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power supply will be used and charging interrupted.

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VQT2A17 Model No. SDR-SW21P/PCThank you for choosing Panasonic Things You Should KnowOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ SDR-SW21PResponsible partyPanasonic Corporation of North America Important Safety Instructions AC adaptor BatteryBattery pack Lithium ion battery pack Camera and SD card sold separately temperature PrecautionsCarefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentFor the purposes of these operating instructions LCD monitorContents Request for Service Notice SpecificationsOptional accessories Accessory Order FormQuick guide Set the mode dial to OFF Opendoor. the card/batteryInsert the battery Closedoor. the card/batteryEnter the date and time Plug the DC plug into DC input terminal on the unitSelect YES Set the date and time →LANGUAGE Set to Start recording Stop recordingSet to Take picture Display and menu language can be changedSelect YES Set to Select and enter the picture to viewDuring playback VW-VBJ10 AccessoriesParts identification Tripod mounting holeHandling Mode dial P.26Parts identification and handling Using the hand strap suppliedUsing the LCD monitor Handling Before using the unit under waterImportant Waterproof performance Waterproof performanceCurrent is swift, near waterfalls, or in other locations Underwater useDry thoroughly in a well-ventilated location Inspecting the units waterproof performance After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standing Care after underwater use Microphone and speakerSD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of JanuaryType of card Capacity Sdhc Memory Cards can be used only with Sdhc devices Precautions in handlingBe careful when sharing cards between devices Write-protecting cardsTo AC outlet Lever AC adaptor AC cable* Setup 1 ChargingSet the mode dial to OFF Insert the battery into the unit and charge itPlug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unit Status indicatorIf the status indicator does the following Open the terminal coverCharging time Approx hours 15 minutes SetupRemaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable timeInsert/Removecard. the SD Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SDDoor.Close the card/battery When not in use, set the mode dial to OFF Setup 4 Turning power ON/OFF Selecting modesSet to icon of desired mode Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitorQuick starts Select settings from the menus. P.28Setting Quick Start IndicatorTo return to the previous screen Menu displayed differs according to modeDisplay the menu Select the top menuDisplay and menu language can be changed. →LANGUAGE Using the cursor buttonsSelect an item Close the menu Enter the selected item Changing the display languageSelect the desired menu Setup 6 Setting the date and timeSetting the date and time Set to or→SETUP→ Power LCD Adjusting the LCD monitorAdjusting the LCD monitor Selectitem. and adjustHold the unit firmly with both hands Recording 1 Before recordingBasic stance Taking pictures underwaterFor SD cards applicable with this unit P.20 Card access lamp Card/battery doorTo set coloring, focus, and brightness automatically To change aspect ratio to To remove sound when record button is pressedSet to Press Start recordingIf recording stops Recording mode and recording timesTo change recording mode →ADVANCED→SHTR EFFECT→OFF Recording 3 Automatic recording still picturesSet to Press Take picture To remove shutter soundHigh highest picture quality Picture qualityTo change picture quality To avoid jitterTo enlarge further Enlarge RestoreRecording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Enlarging zoom→ADVANCED→ZOOM MIC→ON Picture brightness in dark locationsAvoid jitter image stabilizer function Apply zoom effect to sounds zoom microphoneRecording for posting videos on YouTube WEB Mode To cancel WEB ModeVQT2A17 Change operation icons Recording 6 Other recording optionsDisplay operation icons →ADVANCED→FADE COLOR→WHITE / Black Fade-in/Fade-outSelect in on the previous Select function to be Explained Start recordingTo quit halfway through Self-timerRecording 6 Othercont. recording options Backlight compensation functionMagicPix function Soft Skin ModeAim this unit at the subject and position it securely PRE-REC functionVQT2A17 To return to automatic recording Adjusting focus manually manual focus adjustmentRecording 7 Recording manually motion/still pictures Set to orTo cancel the setting Using situation-specific settings Scene ModeAchieve natural colors white balance Setting manuallySet the mode Auto white balance range To return to automatic adjustment Set to or *Shutter speed adjustment range Adjusting shutter speed shutter speedTo return to automatic adjustment Adjust shutter speedIris/gain value adjustment range Adjusting brightness iris/gainAdjust brightness Recording 8 Useful functions Setting home city and regionSetting the city and region of your travel destination To cancel→BASIC→GUIDE LINES→ON Restoring local date and time after returning homeAvoid wind noise wind noise reduction function Enter the picture to view To adjust the volumePlayback 1 Viewing motion pictures Select the desired sceneSelect the date to display Displaying thumbnails by dateFrame-by-frame playback PlaybackFast forward/rewind playback Slow-motion playbackSet to Enter the picture to view Playback 2 Viewing still picturesDeleting one picture at a time Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptorEditing 1 Deletingpictures motion/still Selecting and deleting multiple pictures To cancel deletion halfway throughDeleted pictures cannot be restored Deleting all pictures→EDIT Scene →SETUP→ Format CARD→YESPreventing accidental deletion Formatting cards→PICT. SETUP→DPOF SET→SET Editing 3 Setting Dpof for still Pictures→PICT. SETUP→ Dpof SET→CANCEL ALLTo display LCD monitor information on TV →SETUP→EXT. DISPLAY→ONWith other 1 Playback on TV ProductsWith other Copying pictures using the AV cable suppliedCopying to video recorders Or DVD recordersPictBridge printers Printing pictures fromAvailable settings Print settingsTo cancel printing Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selectedTime required for copying Reference Using DVD burnersRequired equipment as of January Supported discs 12 cm discConnecting this unit and a DVD burner Copying all motion pictures to discs To cancel copyingCopying still pictures to discs Select thumbnails Select a date Copying selected motion pictures to discsCopying using a DVD burner →EDIT SCENE→DELETE →COPIED →YES Playing back discsExiting Deleting copied motion picturesImage management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite Software on the CD-ROMComputer With aEnd User License Agreement End User LicenseAgreement Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite Operating environmentWith a CPU Installing VideoCam Suite Uninstalling the software If the Setup Menu does not start up automaticallyImporting motion pictures and still pictures Using VideoCam SuiteClick or Simple Menu is closed Editing motion pictures and still picturesClosing VideoCam Suite First startupYouTube Uploading video clips toConcerning uploading to YouTube External drive Mass storage Using this unit as anConnecting the unit to a computer Disconnecting the unitThis unit can be used as an external drive SD card folder structureChecking the connections When the driver is recognizedWhen the driver is not recognized Copying still pictures to computers Connecting to a MacintoshComputer Operating environment required for external drivesRecording menu Set the mode dial to Top menu Submenus PurposeMenus OthersSettings/Notices Mode Purpose Setup menuOthers 1 Menus Date YES / no OFF Settings/Notices ModeStill picture recording display When recordingOthers 2 LCD monitor displays Motion picture recording displayOperating status P.56 During playbackMotion picture playback display Still picture playback displayMessage What to check Others 3 MessagesMessage Status indicator is flashing while using the battery Others 4 TroubleshootingPower does not turn on Motion picture recording stops on its own Data cannot be deleted Speaker volume is lowUnit does not recognize the SD card when inserted Appears on After disconnectingAn error message USB cableDisc is UNUSABLE. Check DISC. appears on the LCD monitor ErrorScene Mode Soft Skin ModeSet and cancel Help ModeOthers 5 Cautions for use When using the unitSD cards BatteryKeep the AC adaptor near both the AC outlet and the AC plug AC adaptorLCD monitor CondensationPanasonic test methodology CleaningWaterproof/dustproof ShockproofSD Video Camera Information for your safety Others 6 SpecificationsSpecifications may change without prior notice AC adaptor Information for your safetyBattery pack Information for your safety Accessory No Description Others 7 Optional accessoriesVisa Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico CustomersFailure to do so will delay your repair Request for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico OnlyFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Centralized Factory Service CenterLimited Warranty Coverage Panasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty United States and Puerto Rico VQT2A17 Panasonic Product Limited Warranty Warranty For Canadian CustomersIndex Economy ModeConecte el adaptador de CA suministrado Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía españolaInserte la batería Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta/bateríaIntroduzcahora. la fecha y la Para el uso rápidoAbra la cubierta del terminal Imágenes en movimiento El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiarDeseada.Seleccione la escena Imágenes en movimientoPóngalo en Durante la reproducción Seleccione SÍF0109KS0 1000 