Panasonic HX-WA10 owner manual Causes of water leak, Care of the camera after using underwater

k Causes of water leak

i If the camera is used in any of the following conditions, a gap may appear between the camera body and the battery cover or terminal cover, resulting in water seeping in and causing the camera to malfunction.

Water can leak inside through the gap

Terminal cover

Rubber seal

Battery cover

Rubber seal

Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body

Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body

hWhen there is foreign matter, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., between the

battery cover or terminal cover and the camera body.

hWhen the rubber seal has deteriorated.

hWhen the lock on the battery cover and/or terminal cover is not closed.

k Care of the camera after using underwater

The camera must be cleaned after it has been used underwater. i Rinse the camera in water, and do not open the battery cover or

terminal cover until all sand and dust have been removed. i Do not soak the camera in water for more than 60 minutes.

1 With the battery cover and terminal cover closed, rinse the camera with water; or, if it was used in the sea, soak it in a shallow container filled with fresh water for about 10 minutes.

hLeaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odor, or deterioration.

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