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Cautions for Use

∫Optimal use of the camera

Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.

•Take care not to drop or knock the bag that you inserted the unit in as it may strongly shock the unit.

•A strong shock may break the lens, screen or outer case and cause the camera to malfunction.

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 AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.

Do not extend the cords or the cables.

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Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

•If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off.

•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera.

•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) from the electrical outlet.

•The body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off.

•Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth.

•Wipe the dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.

•Do not use a kitchen detergent or a chemically treated cloth.

•If rain water or other drops of water splash onto the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.

∫About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.

• Condensation may form on the LCD monitor in places with large temperature differences. Wipe the condensation with a soft, dry cloth.

• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly darker than usual at first.

However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen has more than

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0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

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