Panasonic HX-WA10 owner manual About the water draining design, Draining water from the camera

k About the water draining design

This camera is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the zoom switch etc. drains out. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera is immersed in water, but this is not a malfunction.

<Draining water from the camera>

i Drainage holes are found at two points on the bottom of the camera. Hold the camera vertically, as shown, to drain off the water.

When draining, attach the hand strap to the camera and secure the hand strap to your wrist to prevent the camera from dropping.

Drainage holes

HINT

i Use a soft dry cloth to wipe water and dirt from the camera.

i After use at the seaside or underwater, make sure that the battery cover and terminal cover are securely closed, and soak the camera in a shallow container filled with fresh water for about 10 minutes.

i If the zoom switch does not operate smoothly, it may be due to the adhesion of foreign matter. Using the camera in this condition may cause a malfunction such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by soaking the camera in fresh water and rinsing it. After cleaning, check that the zoom switch operates smoothly.

i After soaking or washing the camera, wipe the water from it with a soft dry cloth and dry it in a well ventilated shaded spot.

i After soaking the camera in water, place it on a dry cloth and leave it to dry for a while, and check to make sure that the water has drained from it.

i Do not use hot air from a hairdryer or the like to dry the camera. The waterproof capability will deteriorate due to deformation.

i Do not use chemicals such as benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or cleanser; do not use soap or detergents.

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