Panasonic DMCTS4A, DMCTS4K, DMCTS4D 177, When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures

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When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures

•It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low [environments under 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski resorts or places at high altitude] for a long period of time.

Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods.

•The performance of the battery (number of recordable pictures/operating time) may decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC and 0 oC (14 oF and 32 oF) (cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude).

•The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0 oC (32 oF). (The [CHARGE] indicator blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.)

•If the camera gets very cold in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, performance of the LCD monitor may temporarily drop immediately after turning the power on, e.g. the picture on the LCD monitor being slightly darker than usual or ghost images appearing. In cold environments, keep the camera warm during use by keeping it inside your cold-weather gear or clothes. The performance will resume as normal when the internal temperature rises.

•If the camera is used in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude with snow or water droplets adhered to the camera, some parts of the camera may become hard to move or the sound may become dim with snow or water droplets freezing in the gap of the zoom button, the camera [ON/OFF] button, speakers, and microphone. This is not a malfunction.

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