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Usage cautions and notes
Lens
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If lens is dirty:
Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Lightly wipe the
surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
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Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.
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Do not press the lens with excessive force.
When using a tripod or unipod
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Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may
damage the camera, screw hole, or label.)
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Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)
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You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.
Personal Information
If birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures
will contain personal information.
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Disclaimer
•Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static
electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result
of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
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When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera
•To protect your personal information, please reset the settings (→48).
•If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (→91) them to a memory card
if necessary, and then format (→49) the built-in memory.
•Remove the memory card from the camera.
•When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the
initial purchase state.
•If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction,
consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposing of/
transferring memory cards” in the previous section (→114).