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(Important)
About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock
performance of the camera
• 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.
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• 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.
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• The supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding the hand strap and silicone
jacket).
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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.
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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 Centre 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.
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Handling the camera
• Do not leave the camera for a long time in a cold environment where the temperature
is very low (such as a ski resort) or very high at 40 °C or higher (in particular locations
such as under strong sunlight, inside a hot vehicle, near a heater, on a ship, or on a
beach). (The waterproof performance will deteriorate.)
• The inside of the camera is not waterproof. Do not open or close the card/battery
door or terminal cover close to water by the sea, a lake or river, or with wet hands.
• The waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
• Operation may not be possible or the sound may be low if snow or water freezes on
the zoom button, Power button, speaker or microphone in a cold environment such as
a ski resort.
• The lens and LCD monitor may cloud up due to changes in temperature and humidity.
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About the [PRECAUTIONS] display
Check this information in advance to maintain the waterproof
performance.
When the card/battery door is fully closed and the power is turned
on for the first time after purchase, [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed.
Select [YES] with
◄
, and then press [MENU/SET]
• When [NO] is selected, the clock setting screen is displayed.
Check the [PRECAUTIONS] on the screen
►
: View the next screen
◄
: Return to the previous screen
[MENU/SET] : Cancel
After the final screen (11/11), press [MENU/SET] to finish
• When [NO] is selected on the first screen or [MENU/SET] is pressed to cancel
partway through the screens, [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed every time the
power is turned on.
• The information can also be checked from [PRECAUTIONS] in the [SETUP]
menu.