Panasonic DMCTS20R, DMCTS20K Before Use, When inner side of the lens is fogged condensation

Before Use

Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera” (P10) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.

•Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.

–Waterproof performance may be impaired.

–Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.

–It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.

∫When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)

It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be caused by the environment in which the camera is used.

What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged

•Turn off the power and open the side door in a place with constant ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.

•Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.

Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged

Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity, such as the following:

•When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc.

•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at high altitude

•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment

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