Wearable Camera

Basic Owner’s Manual

Model No. HX-A500

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/A500/

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Contents

Https//eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/A500 Wearable Camera Dear Customer FCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions Contains IC 772C-LBVX604 Contains FCC ID VPYLBVX532 About connecting to a PC If you see this symbol Contents Handling of this unit Important About the Waterproof/ Dustproof Open the side cover Check before using underwaterIf there is foreign matter adhering to the unit, remove it Close the side cover securely Caring for this unit after using it underwater Using this unit underwaterRinse with water with the side cover closed Read this first Cards that you can use with this unit Accessories Live broadcasting What you can do with this unitPlayback on DLNA-compatible devices DLNA-compatible devices Charging the battery Power supply Charging and recording time Battery capacity indicationCharging/Recording time Recording to a card When the Power lamp is flashing during chargingCards that you can use with this unit Off Inserting/removing a microSD card Check that the access lamp has gone off Access lamp Press the power button to turn on this unit Setting date and timeTurning this unit on/off To turn off this unit Language selection Using the menu screenFormatting Press the joystick Before recording Fastening the main unit using the Armband CaseWearing this unit Pass the band through the band hole About the Armband Case Cable holder Things to check after putting on this unit How to remove the camera Recording Changing the Recording ModePress the recording start/stop button Press the joystick to select the menu Tap Playback using a smartphone Install the Image App Wi-FifunctionThis unit is NFC-compatible Connect your Android Connect your iOS If the device is Android NFC-compatible Preparations before using remote operationIf the device is Android non-NFC-compatible or iOS Start up the smartphone application Image App Reset Wi-Fi settings If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be establishedSelect YES, then press the joystick It is not a malfunction in following cases TroubleshootingLong enough Battery used for this unit Requests when disposing of this unitThis may cause leaking, overheating, fire or rupture Keep removed screws etc. out of the reach of small children Remove the battery by using a screwdriver How to remove the batteryRegarding the handling of used batteries Specifications Battery operation time Optional accessoriesWireless transmitter Operating humidity Carefully observe copyright Laws About copyrightLicenses ENG SQT0251 Visa Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Panasonic Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty only for U.S.A As of April Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Corporation of North America