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“Before using the unit under water”
(IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance
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Check the following before closing the card/battery door and
terminal cover.
If foreign material (such as a strand of hair or string, or some sand or dust)
adheres to the areas shown in black in the illustration ( rubber packings and
areas they come in contact with) when the card/battery door or terminal
cover is closed, water could leak inside and cause a malfunction when the unit
is used underwater. Check to make sure no foreign matter has adhered to the
areas indicated before closing the card/battery door and terminal cover.
If you notice any cracks or malformations in the areas shown in black in the
illustration, contact Service Center to have the affected parts replaced.
Brush
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Strands of hair or
thread
Sand or dust
Cracks or
malformations
Remove any minute objects with the supplied brush.
Underwater use
The unit may be used underwater at depths not exceeding
2.0 m (6.5 feet), and in areas where the water temperature
is in the range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F); do not,
however, use it continuously underwater for more than
30 minutes. Before using the unit again underwater, wipe
off the moisture using a lint-free cloth, and allow the unit to
dry thoroughly in a well-ventilated location.
Do not jump or dive into the water while holding the unit
or subject the unit to impacts while in the water. (Doing so
may cause water to leak inside.) Do not use the unit where
the current is swift, near waterfalls, or in other locations
where it will be subjected to the strong forces exerted by
water. (Doing so may cause high water-pressure to be
applied to the unit, possibly resulting in problems.)
Since the unit will sink in water, attach the float
provided to the strap and fix the strap securely in place
or take other steps to ensure that it will not be dropped.
Do not use the unit in hot water (such as in a bathtub or
hot springs) with a temperature exceeding 40 °C (104 °F).
Do not use the unit underwater while the tripod
(sold separately) or any type of camera base is still
mounted in the unit’s tripod mounting hole. Doing
so may cause water to seep inside, possibly causing the unit to malfunction.
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Care after underwater use
After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standing
for more than 60 minutes without being absolutely
sure to immerse it in fresh water. (Otherwise, the unit’s
waterproof performance may be compromised.)
Wipe off any dirt or water droplets on the unit
using a lint-free cloth.
After using the unit at the beach or underwater, move
it back and forth in a shallow container of fresh water
while opening and closing the LCD monitor to rinse
the unit off. Leave the unit immersed for up to 30
minutes, and then wipe it dry using a lint-free cloth.
Even when the unit is rinsed in water, salt particles
may still be found on the insides of the flaps. Lift
the flap upright, rinse the inside with running tap
water, and then wipe the flap dry using a lint-free cloth.
To clean the float, rinse it off in fresh water, and then wipe off the remaining
moisture using a dry towel. Do not use bleach.
Do not blow hot air onto the unit using, for instance, a hair drier in order to
dry it out. Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other chemicals, soap or
kitchen detergents. Doing so may result in deformation or deterioration that
may in turn compromise the unit’s waterproof performance.
If the unit is splashed or sprayed with detergent, soap, water from a hot
spring, bath salts, suntan oil, sun screen lotion or chemicals, wipe off the
droplets immediately.
After rinsing off the unit, leave it to dry thoroughly in a well-ventilated, shady
location with its water drain holes facing down. If the inside of the unit is not
dry, water may emerge from the water drain holes.
Microphone and speaker
If water droplets have formed on the microphone and speaker, the volume of
the sound may be reduced or the sound itself may become distorted. Wipe
off the droplets and leave the unit to dry thoroughly before using it again.
Do not insert sharp or pointed objects into the holes of the microphone
and speaker. (Doing so may damage the water-proofing sheet inside and
compromise the unit’s waterproof performance.)
Inspecting the unit's waterproof performance
In order to maintain the unit's waterproof performance, it is recommended that this
performance be checked about once every 3 years after the unit is purchased.
It is also recommended that this performance be checked whenever the unit
has been subjected to a strong shock such as when it has been dropped.
When it is time to check the waterproof performance, please consult with a
service center representative.
Users will be charged for having the waterproof performance of their units
inspected and for having the waterproof packing in their units replaced.
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2.0 m (6.5 feet)
Not more than
30 minutes
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0 °C
(32 °F)
40 °C
(104 °F)
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Not more than
60 minutes
