Panasonic MC-ZS8, DMC-TZ18 owner manual Before use, Camera handling, Condensation lens clouding

Before use

■Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.

Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions may damage the camera and such damage may not be repairable.

•In extremely dusty or sandy places

•In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

■Condensation (lens clouding)

●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.

●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, clouded lenses will clear naturally.

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