Check that the red marker of the lock is no longer visible.

Handling

Avoid impacting the unit against anything, for example, when carrying it by the strap. Strong impacts can deform the unit’s body and degrade water-resistant performance. The unit’s water resistance performance will no longer be guaranteed in the event that the unit has been dropped or otherwise subjected to strong impact.

Do not leave the unit where exposed to low temperatures of 0 °C (32 °F) and below or high temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) and above. (Extreme temperatures can degrade water-resistant performance.) In particular, do not leave the unit sitting on sandy beaches. (The unit can become hot and sand can adhere to it.)

Do not insert pointed objects into the microphone or speaker holes. (The internal water-resistant sheet can be damaged and compromise water- resistant performance.)

Do not plug the unit in or unplug it with wet hands.

Replacing the water-resistant packing

The performance of the unit’s water-resistant packing degrades over the course of 18 months or more. It is recommended to have your dealer replace this packing (you will be charged for this) at least once every 18 months.

Card/Battery door and terminal cover

Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open.

When closing, be careful that sand, hair, dust and other foreign matter are not trapped in the door and the cover, and press [] until hearing them snap closed, to prevent water infiltration. (Check that the red marker of the lock is no longer visible.)

Projection

Press

here.

OK

NG

OPEN

OPEN

OPEN

Projection

 

OPEN

 

Press here.

Do not open and close the card/battery door and terminal cover with wet hands or when in or near water.

If the unit is wet, wipe off water before opening the card/battery door and terminal cover.

If water gets inside the compartments, wipe completely dry before closing the covers.

Lens, microphone and speaker

Wipe water and dirt from the lens with a cleaning cloth before recording.

The sound may be muffled or distorted by water droplets on the microphone or speaker. In such a case, wipe off water and dry the unit before using it.

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Panasonic SDR-SW20P Handling, Replacing the water-resistant packing, Card/Battery door and terminal cover