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1. Before Use
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Handling of the camera
• 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
Panasonic to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
• Using the camera in environments where splashing with hot spring water, oil or alcohol is likely
to occur may cause the water/dust resistance and impact resistance of the camera to
deteriorate.
• When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
• Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
• Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the
warranty.
• Panasonic offers no compensation for any accidents caused by use of the product (including
both personal and property damage).
• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
• Supplied accessories such as battery pack etc. are not waterproof. (excluding hand strap)
• Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet
card or battery into the camera.
• Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in cold places where the temperature reaches
s
10
o
C (14
o
F) or lower (ski resorts, places at high altitude, etc.) or hot places where the
temperature reaches 40
o
C (104
o
F) or higher (in particular, places exposed to strong sunlight,
inside a sun-heated automobile, near a heater, on a boat or beach, etc.). (Doing so will
deteriorate the waterproof performance)
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About the [Precautions] display
• [Precautions] is displayed when this unit is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the
side door completely closed.
• Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
• The [Precautions] screen will be displayed every time the camera is turned on if you select [No]
before displaying the screen, turn off the camera while checking the screen, or press [MENU/
SET] to force close the screen.
1
Press
2
to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
• The recording screen is displayed if you select [No].
2
Press
2
/
1
to change the screen.
3
After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed
from the next time this unit is turned on.
• This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the
[Setup] menu.
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