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Before use
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About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance
This camera’s waterproof performance complies with IEC 60529 ‘IPX8’ and its
dustproof performance complies with IEC 60529 ‘IP6X’, which enables recording for
60 minutes up to a depth of 3 m (10 feet).
This camera also complies with ‘MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock)’
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, having cleared
a drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood.
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Panasonic’s test method is based on ‘MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock)’ that is described
above, with the drop height changed from 122 cm (4.00 feet) to 150 cm (5 feet). The camera
cleared a test of being dropped onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood.
(Disregarding exterior changes such as paint peeling or deformation in the dropping impact areas.)
However, note that any malfunction caused by the customer’s mishandling, such as
water entering the camera, is not covered by the warranty.
For details, read ‘(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock
performance of the camera’. (
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Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds successfully.
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We will not compensate for failed/lost recording or for direct/indirect damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with
camera or card.
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Certain pictures cannot be played back.
• Pictures edited on a computer.
• Pictures taken or edited on a different camera.
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera may also not be able to be played back on
other cameras.)
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Software on the CD-ROM supplied.
The following actions are prohibited:
• Making duplicates (copying) for sale or rent.
• Copying onto networks.
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of
the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-
in memory or a card.
To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults
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Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.
• Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the
camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket.
(Attach hand strap to avoid dropping camera. Hanging any items other than the
supplied hand strap from the camera can apply pressure against it.)
• It may impair the waterproof performance.
• Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.
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Be careful of water entering the camera
• Be especially careful when opening or closing the card/battery door or terminal cover in a
sandy or dusty location, because it may result in water entering the camera or a malfunction.
• Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover while close to water,
underwater, or with wet hands.
• If water droplets adhere to the inner side of the card/battery door or terminal cover, first
wipe them off completely, and then remove any foreign objects with the supplied brush.
• If water droplets have adhered to the camera, wipe them off with a soft and dry cloth
before opening the card/battery door or terminal cover.
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Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity.
Be especially careful of condensation in the following cases, otherwise recorded
pictures may appear whitish. (
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• When moving quickly from a hot environment close to water or other high
temperature environment to underwater.
• When moving from a cold environment such as a ski resort to a warm environment.
• When the card/battery door or the terminal cover is opened in a humid environment.
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Lens
• Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.
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When using a tripod or unipod
• Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may
damage the camera, screw hole, or label.)
• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)
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When transporting
Switch off power.
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and Notes’ (
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The following do not indicate mechanical problems.
• The camera rattles when shaken. (This is the sound of the lens moving.)
• The camera clicks when turned on or off, or when switched between recording and
playback. (This is also the sound of the lens moving.)
• You feel vibration when zooming in or out. (This is from the lens moving.)
• The lens makes a noise when you are recording. (This is the sound of iris
adjustment in response to changes in ambient light.) At this time, pictures displayed
on the LCD monitor change rapidly, but the recording is not affected.