Panasonic DMC-TS3 owner manual Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged

Before Use

∫When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be

caused by the environment in which the camera is used.

What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged

•Turn off the power and open the side door in a place with constant ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.

•Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.

Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged

Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity, such as the following:

•When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc.

•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at high altitude

•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment

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