Panasonic DMC-ZS5 To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults, Lens, Camera ON/OFF switch

To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults

■Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.

•Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. (Attach hand strap to avoid dropping camera. Hanging any items other than the supplied hand strap from the camera can apply pressure against it.)

•Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.

■Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects.

This camera is not waterproof.

•Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater.

(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc.)

•Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak into gaps around buttons.

■Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity.

•When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use.

•If the lens clouds up, turn off the camera and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions.

•If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

■Lens

•If lens is dirty:

Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).

Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

•Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.

Camera ON/OFF switch

Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc.

■When using a tripod or unipod

•Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.)

•Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)

■When transporting Turn off the camera.

Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and notes’ (→163).

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