Preparation

Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

Turning the unit on and off with the power button

Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

 

 

To turn off the unit

 

Hold down the power button until the status

 

 

 

indicator goes off.

AThe status indicator lights on.

Opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder turns on the unit. Closing the LCD monitor/ viewfinder turns off the unit.

Preparation

How to use the touch screen

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.

Touch

Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon.

≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the touch screen.

Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

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Panasonic HC-X910, HC_X902, HC-902M owner manual Turning the unit on/off, How to use the touch screen

HC-X910, HC_X902, HC-902M specifications

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