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Before Use
Before Use
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and
Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
• Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where
the camera is subject to high water pressure. This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating
complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines
described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth
not exceeding 10 m (33 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.
¢1
• This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock)”. The camera has
cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most
cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m
(6.6 feet).
¢2
• Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket).
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure
in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee
no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
¢2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure exceeding the
guaranteed performance, and in an environment with excessive dust or sand.
Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or
dropped etc.
If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic
Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the
warranty.
∫ Handling of the camera
•
Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (ski
resort etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 oF)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a
heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal
cover close to the water by the sea, a lake or river, or with wet hands.
• Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
• Operation may not be possible when snow or water on the zoom lever, mode dial or camera
[OFF/ON] button freezes at cold places like ski resorts etc.
∫ About the [PRECAUTIONS] demonstration display
•
Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
[PRECAUTIONS] (P35) is displayed when the power is turned on for
the first time after purchase, with the card/battery door completely
closed.
•
The [PRECAUTIONS] screen will not display the next time you turn on
the power if you start the slide show by selecting [YES], and then select
[EXIT] once it has completed. Select [REPLAY] to see the slide show
again.
Note
•
It will automatically skip to clock setting screen if [NO] is selected before the Slide Show starts.
• [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed every time the power is turned on if you exited the slide show
using a method other than selecting [EXIT], such as turning off the power while the slide show
is playing.
• This can be also confirmed from [PRECAUTIONS] (P35) in the [SETUP] menu.