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Check before using underwater
Always wipe the rubber seal on the side door and the area where rubber seal
sits with a dry, lint-free cloth.
1
Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.
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If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area,
water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.
•
Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
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If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.
•
Be extremely careful to remove the small sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and
corners of the rubber seal.
2
Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
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The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To
avoid permanently damaging the camera, the seals should be replaced once each
year. Please contact Panasonic for related costs and other information.
3
Close the side door securely.
A [LOCK] switch (gray part)
B Red part
C Released state
D Locked state
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Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until
the red part is no longer visible.
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To prevent water intrusion, be careful
not to catch foreign objects such as
liquids, sand, hair, dust, or the strap
cord.
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water,
or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
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