Panasonic DMC-FS15 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
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DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
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DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
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DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON
THE UNIT.
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DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫ Care of the camera
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Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
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We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
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Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that's included with your
camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and
damage it.
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Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this
unit to malfunction.
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Places with a lot of sand or dust.
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Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using
it on a rainy day or on a beach.
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Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
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This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service centre.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
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If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫ Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P92)
Before Use
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