∫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 a Panasonic’s Service Center 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 (excluding Hand Strap).
•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 temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 oF)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
∫About the [Precautions] demonstration display
([Requirements for Underwater use])
•[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the side door completely closed.
•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
• It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2Press 2/1 to select the picture.
2: Return to the previous screen
1: View the next screen
•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 the power is turned on.
3After 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 the power is turned on.
•This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the [Setup] menu.
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