Panasonic DMCFZ8K, DMC-FZ8 operating instructions 123

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∫About the Lens

•Do not press the lens with excessive force.

•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window.

•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.

∫Card

Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.

Do not bend or drop the card.

•The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.

•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.

•Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.

∫Battery

The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.

•Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.

Bring charged spare batteries when going out.

•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.

•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are travelling in.

Dispose of unusable battery.

•Batteries have a limited life.

•Do not throw batteries into fire because it may cause an explosion.

•Unusable batteries should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline on 1-800-822-8837 for information.

Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins etc.).

•This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery.

∫Charger

•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the charger 1 m

(3.28 feet) or more away from radios.

•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.

•After using the charger, be sure to disconnect it from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)

•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.

∫When not using the camera for a long period of time

•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature.

[Recommended temperature:

15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]

•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.

•If the battery is left inserted in the camera it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged.

•When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.

•We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet.

•If you have not used the camera for a long period of time, check all the parts before taking pictures.

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