∫Care of the camera
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
• Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service center.
∫About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
•When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
•You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
•A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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