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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.
• 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.
• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
• Supplied accessories are not waterproof.
• 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 places where the temperature is very low (such
as at ski resorts or high altitudes) or where the temperature may exceed 40 ºC (104
o
F) (such as
inside cars in strong sunlight, close to a heater, on boats, or on the beach). (Waterproof performance
may become degraded.)
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About the [Precautions] demonstration display
([Requirements for Underwater use])
• [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.
1
Press
2
to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
• It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2
Press
2
/
1
to select the picture.
• It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].
• When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/SET],
[Precautions] is displayed every time this unit is turned on.
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]
2
: Return to the previous screen
1
: View the next screen