Panasonic Lumix DMW-MCFX40, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...d the instructions completely Avant de raccorder régler ou utiliser l appareil il est recommandé de lire attentivement le manuel d utilisation Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes vollständig durch Antes del uso lea completamente estas instrucciones Leggere completamente queste istruzioni prima dell uso 使用前 請完整閱讀本說明書 使用前 请完整阅读本说明书 Перед пользованием прочтите...

Page 2: ... What is the O ring 9 Preparation Setting the O ring 10 Preparation Checking the Case is Waterproof 14 Preparation Attaching the Digital Camera 15 Taking Pictures 18 Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water 19 After Use 20 Cleaning and Storing 21 Caution for Use 21 Specifications 23 ...

Page 3: ...kage The Case is made of impact resistant polycarbonate however be careful when you are using it It can be easily scratched when taking pictures in rocky places etc and can be damaged by the impact if dropped etc When travelling pack the Case carefully to prevent any direct impact if it is dropped etc and do not leave the digital camera in the Case Only attach the digital camera to the case if you...

Page 4: ...re is little moisture If you must open or close the Case at the diving spot to replace the battery or the card be sure to follow the steps below Select a place where the Case will not be splashed by water and sand will not get in it Blow off any drops of water in the gap between the rear case and the front case and on the buckle Thoroughly wipe off any remaining drops of water with a dry cloth Tho...

Page 5: ...ccessories except those specified below Replacement O ring VMG1742 One has been attached to the unit in advance Silica Gel Desiccant 1 g 5 pieces VZG0371 Grease for O ring VZG0372 Hand Strap VFC4190 Anti reflective lens barrel cover VYF3193 If the adhesive part of the Anti reflective lens barrel cover becomes dirty rinse and dry it sufficiently It can be used repeatedly Diffuser VYK2M71 You can re...

Page 6: ...u think an infant may have swallowed the grease silica gel or O ring Do not hang the strap around your neck underwater It may become wound around your neck causing suffocation or other serious injuries Thoroughly wash any grease on your hands Do not allow the grease on your hands to come into contact with your mouth or eyes If water leaks into the case stop using it immediately This may cause an e...

Page 7: ...amaged If you use the attached digital camera when the temperature inside the Case is very high it may cause leakage short circuiting or insulation failure resulting in fire or malfunction Do not handle the digital camera or the battery with wet hands This may cause an electric shock or malfunction When taking pictures with the flash When taking pictures with the flash the corners of the picture m...

Page 8: ...operating instructions of the digital camera for details about each button operation 2 12 Rear Case 13 Buckle 14 Lock Release Lever 13 14 4 2 3 5 8 1 6 7 10 9 11 12 1 This is a mounting shoe dedicated for an external strobe manufactured by INON Inc Please refer to INON Inc regarding compatible strobe http www inon co jp INON_WORLD_body html 2 Depending on the digital camera being used the button i...

Page 9: ...act with the sides of the Case making the Case waterproof and stopping water from entering from the gap When water pressure acts on the O ring the surface of the O ring expands and the Case is sealed more tightly The O ring prevents water leakage by coming into uniform contact with the sides of the Case Therefore good care of the O ring is very important Incorrect care of the O ring may cause wate...

Page 10: ...g the O ring Place the O ring where there is no sand or dust 1 Loosen the O ring with your fingers to remove it Loosen part of the O ring with the tips of two fingers and then lift the loosened part Be careful not to scratch the O ring with your fingernails Note Do not use a pointed object to remove the O ring This may scratch the O ring O ring O ring ...

Page 11: ... the dry cloth on the O ring when wiping it Check that the O ring is not ripped twisted squashed frayed or scratched and that there is no sand sticking to it Replace the O ring in these cases 3 Inspect the O ring groove Grains of sand or hardened salt crystals may get into the O ring groove Remove them carefully with an air spray or a cotton swab If you use a cotton swab be careful not to leave an...

Page 12: ...you apply too much grease Use only the specified grease If you use other types of grease the surface of the O ring may be damaged causing water leakage Do not apply the grease with paper or a cloth The fibers from the paper or cloth may stick to the O ring 6 Fit the O ring evenly into the O ring groove Check the following There is no dirt sticking to the O ring The O ring has not come out The O ri...

Page 13: ... front case and then close the Case Notes To keep the Case completely airtight do not scratch the surface of the O ring that comes into contact with the sides of the Case Never use an O ring that has been scratched or damaged by dirt etc This will cause water leakage Each time you use the Case remove the O ring and check that there is no dirt sand hair or other foreign materials in the O ring groo...

Page 14: ... cases consult your dealer If water leaks into the Case while you are using it and the digital camera is submerged in water remove the battery immediately Hydrogen gas can cause burning or explosion if there is a fire nearby If you dive quickly while holding the Case or throw the Case from a ship into the sea some water leakage may occur because of high pressure This is not a malfunction of the Ca...

Page 15: ...t to OFF and REC PLAYBACK selector switch is set to Remove the strap from the digital camera 1 Push 2 up with your finger while sliding 1 to open the buckle 2 Attach the digital camera to the Case Be careful not to catch the shading ring 1 3 Insert the silica gel supplied Always use new silica gel 1 2 1 Silica gel ...

Page 16: ...ature is high and the water temperature is low condensation may appear inside the Case To prevent condensation make sure that the silica gel supplied does not come into contact with the digital camera lens To prevent the Case from becoming fogged up insert the silica gel about 1 to 2 hours before using the Case 4 Close the buckle Check that the buckle is closed firmly Do not insert the strap etc i...

Page 17: ... recommended to attach this Anti reflective lens barrel cover to your digital camera Attaching this Anti reflective lens barrel cover around the digital camera s lens will reduce the incidence of light reflection in pictures 1 Remove the sheet 2 from the adhesive part of the Anti reflective lens barrel cover 1 Securely adhere the Anti reflective lens barrel cover 1 to the digital camera in precise...

Page 18: ...ils 3 Aim the AF area on the LCD monitor at the subject you want to focus on 4 Press 2 to focus Press 2 again to cancel 5 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Notes Before attaching the camera to the Case we recommend setting the clock again Read the operating instructions of the digital camera for details If there are any particles floating in front of the camera it may focus on the...

Page 19: ...et the flash to Using the auto bracket function For models with an auto bracket function Each time the shutter button is pressed 3 pictures with different exposures are automatically recorded You can select the desired picture from the 3 pictures Use Burst mode When taking pictures of a fast moving subject a fish etc you can select your favourite picture after taking the pictures using burst mode ...

Page 20: ...salt crystals are not removed from the buttons etc they will harden and the buttons will become unoperable Do not wash the Case with fast running or pressurized water etc as it may cause water leakage 2 Wipe the water with a dry cloth that has no salt crystals sticking to it and then dry the Case completely Do not dry the Case by exposing it to direct sunlight This may discolor or damage the Case ...

Page 21: ...til it is clean P20 Be sure to close the Case and then wash the outside only with water Wipe off any dirt inside the Case with a wet soft cloth Notes Do not wash the Case with high pressure water as it may cause water leakage Remove the digital camera before washing the Case with water Do not leave the digital camera inside the Case when storing it Detach the O ring from the marine case and store ...

Page 22: ...ck that there are no water leaks P14 O rings are consumable products Although the lifespan of O rings will depend on how well they are maintained how often they are used and their storage conditions we recommend replacing them every year even if you cannot see any scratches About maintenance Do not use the chemicals shown below for cleaning rustproofing defogging or repair Using them directly or i...

Page 23: ...e any parts or use any accessories not specified in these operating instructions and do not alter the Case If the Case does not work properly consult your dealer Specifications Compatible model DMC FX40 DMC FX48 As of February 2009 Mass Weight Approx 340 g 12 oz Dimensions Approx 134 mm W k85 mm H k69 mm D 5 5 16q W k3 3 8q H k2 3 4q D excluding the projecting parts Material Polycarbonate Waterpro...