Panasonic DMC-SZ5 Care of the camera, Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure

Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.

It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:

– Drop or hit the camera.

– Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.

– Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the camera.

– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.

Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.

– 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 at the beach.

∫About Condensation (When the lens 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.

∫This camera cannot be exported or taken to countries that have a United States

embargo imposed.

•Export Administration Regulation (EAR) applies to this camera as it contains encryption software developed in the United States.

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