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Before Use
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and
Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all
conditions.
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.
2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense
Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at
26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to
pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”.
However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping
onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop
impact is applied.)
Handling of the camera
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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’s Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
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When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
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Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
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Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the
warranty.
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The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
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Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap).
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Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet
card or battery into the camera.
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Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at
ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 40
C (104 °F)], inside a car under strong
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
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 12 m (40 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (
1)
Anti-shock Performance
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)
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