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Before Use
∫When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
This unit has been designed to prevent condensation by
Anti-fog glass, however it may be caused by the environment
in which the camera is used. It is not a malfunction or failure of
the camera.
What to do when inner side of the len s is f og g ed
•Turn this unit off and open the side door in a place with constant
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, san d
and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10minutes to 2 hours with
the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets close to
the ambient temperature.
•Contact Panasonic 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 hi gh
altitude
•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment