∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged
up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in temperature is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, turn the unit off, open the side cover and leave the unit like that for about 2 hours. When the unit becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.
Check before using underwater
Do not open or close the side cover in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
1 Open the side cover.
1Slide the LOCK switch A to the left to unlock the side cover.
B: Unlocked when the red indicator is visible
2Slide the side cover downward to open it.
2Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side cover.
≥ If there are any foreign objects, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.
3If there is foreign matter adhering to the unit, remove it.
≥Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal.
≥Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid. It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use this unit with liquid adhered.
4 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side cover.
≥The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging this unit the seals should be replaced once every two years. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information.
5 Close the side cover securely.
1Close the side cover and slide it upward.
2Slide the LOCK switch to the right to lock the side cover.
≥Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the LOCK switch is no longer visible.
≥Securely lock it until it clicks.
≥To prevent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
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