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Before Use
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Handling of the camera
• 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’s Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
• When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
• Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
• Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the
warranty.
• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
• Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).
• Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet
card or battery into the camera.
• Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at
ski resorts or at high altitude, etc.) or very high [above 40
o
C (104 °F)], inside a car under strong
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
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About the [Precautions] demonstration display ([Requirements for Underwater
use])
• [Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the
side door completely closed.
• Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1
Press
2
to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
• It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2
Press
2
/
1
to select the picture.
• It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].
• When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/SET],
[Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
3
After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed
from the next time the power is turned on.
• This can also be viewed from [Precautions]
in the [Setup] menu.
2
: Return to the previous screen
1
: View the next screen
