Panasonic DMC-LX2 About the Lens, About Condensation When the lens is fogged up

Before Use

nAbout the Lens

•Do not press the lens or the lens barrel 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.

nAbout Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)

•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes as described below. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

–When the camera is taken from the cold outdoors to the warm indoors

–When the camera is taken from outside to inside an air-conditioned car

–When cool wind from an air conditioner etc. blows directly on the camera

–In humid places

•To prevent condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient temperature. 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.

nWhen 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°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F), 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.

nAbout cards that can be used in this

unit

You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard.

•When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the

following types of Memory Cards.

–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB)

–MultiMediaCard

More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.

•You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

•A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product.

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