Panasonic VQT2X42 User Guide

VQT2X42 (ENG)

(ENG) VQT2X42

Contents

(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof

and anti-shock performance of the camera

Before use

(Important) About the waterproof/
dustproof and anti-shock
performance of the camera ........7
Camera care and the waterproof
performance ................................9

Using the camera underwater ..........9

Opening and closing the card/

battery door and terminal cover .....10

Causes of water entering the

camera ...........................................11

Cleaning the rubber seals ..............12

Care after using the camera at a

beach or in the sea or a river .........15

Standard accessories ..............17
Names of parts..........................18

Cursor button .................................19

Preparations

Charging the battery ................20
Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery ................22

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ...........23

Setting the Clock ......................24
Setting the menu ......................25

Basics

Taking pictures with
automatic settings
[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ....26
Selecting the Recording Mode...28
Taking motion pictures
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode ........29
Viewing your pictures
[NORMAL PLAY] .......................30
Deleting pictures ......................30

Others

Reading the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) ........31
Specifications ...........................33
Optional accessories ...............37
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form ................................38
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....39

Information for Your Safety .......2

•Observe the following precautions, and avoid using the camera in

locations subject to high water pressure. The camera’s waterproof and

dustproof performance complies with IPX8 and IP6X.

Provided the usage and storage precautions in this document are

strictly observed, the camera can record underwater in a depth up to

3 m (10 feet), for a time up to 60 minutes.∗

•The camera complies with MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock). The

camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto

3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most cases, the camera should not

sustain any damage if dropped from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) or less.

(→35)∗

•The supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding the hand strap

and silicone jacket).

∗

This means that the camera can be used underwater for the

specified time and specified pressure, in accordance with the

handling method described by Panasonic. This is not a guarantee of

no breakdowns, no malfunctions, or complete waterproofing under all

conditions.

∗

This is not a guarantee of no breakdowns, no malfunctions, or

complete waterproofing under all conditions.

Observe the precautions described in the following section ‘Handling

the camera’. Avoid using the camera in water pressure that exceeds the

guaranteed performance, or in environments with excessive dust or sand.

The waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is subjected

to an impact, such as being hit or dropped.

If the camera is subjected to an impact, it is recommended that you

contact a Panasonic Service Center to have the camera inspected

(subject to a fee) for its waterproof performance. Any malfunction caused

by the customer’s mishandling, such as water entering the camera, is not

covered by the warranty.