Panasonic DMC-GF1K operating instructions About the battery charger, Care of the camera

∫About the battery charger

CAUTION!

•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫Care of the camera

•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.

•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.

•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.

•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 centre.

•Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

∫About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder 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.

∫Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P171)

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