Check Before Using Underwater - Panasonic HM-TA2 Operating Instructions Manual

∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the
environment in which this unit is used.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
≥ Turn off the unit and open the door/cover in a place with constant
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand
and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with
the door/cover open when the temperature of this unit gets close to the
ambient temperature.
≥ Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when this
unit is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high
humidity, such as the following:
≥ When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot
beach etc.
≥ When this unit is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as
at a ski resort or at high altitude
≥ When the door/cover is opened in a high-humidity environment

Check before using underwater

Do not open or close the door/cover 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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Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner
side of the door/cover.
≥ 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 this unit with
liquid adhered.
≥ If there is any foreign material, remove with the lint-free cloth.
≥ Be extremely careful to remove the small sand etc. that may
adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal.
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