Copying your still pictures to your PC

Card reader function (mass storage)

Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes.

1Double click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] #

[100CDPFP] etc.)

2Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).

Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.

When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognised by this unit.

Always use this unit to format SD cards.

Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices

If you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder using a USB cable, the battery will charge.

Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.

Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.

If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, disconnect the USB cable from the unit for safety.

During charging, the status indicator flashes red.

If the status indicator flashes fast and then goes off or stays off, charging will not be possible. Charge by using the AC adaptor. (l 27)

It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.

If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 186.

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HX-WA20, HX-DC2, HX-WA2 specifications

Panasonic has made significant strides in the camcorder market with innovative models like the HX-WA2, HX-DC2, and HX-WA20. Each of these camcorders brings unique features designed to cater to different user needs, while ensuring high-quality video performance and ease of use.

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