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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.
(→37)
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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. For details, read (→7) of the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM.
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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.
