Panasonic VQT2Q86 (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

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Before Use

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

•Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where

the camera is subject to high water pressure. This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating

complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines

described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater , to a depth

not exceeding 10m (33 feet) for a time not exceeding 60minutes.¢1

•This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F (Method516.5-Shock)”. The camera has

cleared a drop test from a height of 2m (6.6 feet) onto 3cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most

cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m

(6.6 feet).¢2

•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket).

¢1 This means that the camer a c an be use d underwat er for spe cifie d time in s pecif ied pres sure

in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarante e

no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

¢2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure exceeding the

guaranteed performance, and in an environment with excessive dust or sand.

Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or

dropped etc.

If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic

Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.

Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the

warranty.

∫Handling of the camera

•Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (ski

resort etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104oF)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a

heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.

•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal

cover close to the water by the sea, a lake or river, or with wet hands.

•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.

•Operation may not be possible when snow or water on the zoom lever, mode dial or c amera

[OFF/ON] button freezes at cold places like ski resorts etc.

∫About the [PRECAUTIONS] demonstration display

•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.

[PRECAUTIONS] (P35) is displayed when the power is turned on for

the first time after purchase, with the card/battery door completely

closed.

•The [PRECAUTIONS] screen will not display the next time you turn on

the power if you start the slide show by selecting [ YES], a nd t hen s elect

[EXIT] once it has completed. Select [REPLAY] to s ee the slide show

again.

Note

•It will automatically skip to clock setting screen if [NO] is selected before the Slide Show starts.

•[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed every time the power is turned on if you exited the slide show

using a method other than selecting [EXIT], such as turning off the power while the slide show

is playing.

•This can be also confirmed from [PRECAUTIONS] (P35) in the [SETUP] menu.