Usage cautions and notes
When in use
●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.
●Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or
•If you record near radio transmitters or
●Do not keep objects that may be influenced magnetically close to the speaker.
•Magnetized objects such as bank cards, commuter passes, watches, may be adversely affected by the magnetic influence of the speaker.
●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.
●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer.
It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, generation of heat, and may cause a fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry cloth.
●Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing and finish of the camera.
●If using a
When not using for a while
●Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through
●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.
●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in a drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C - 25 °C) places with low humidity (40 %RH - 60 %RH) and no major temperature changes.
●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
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Memory cards
●To prevent damage to cards and data
•Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.
•Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
•Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
●When disposing of/transferring memory cards
•If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
LCD Monitor
●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage the monitor.
●Do not press on the monitor with sharp, hard instruments such as ballpoint pens. ●Do not rub the LCD monitor forcefully or push on it.
●In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor may be slightly less responsive than normal immediately after startup. Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.
Personal Information
If you set [Age] in [Baby] Mode, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information.
●Disclaimer
•Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera
•To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (→29)
•If any pictures are contained in the
•Remove the memory card from the camera.
•When ordering repairs, the
•If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, consult with the dealer or nearest Service Centre.
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposing of/ transferring memory cards” in the previous section.
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