To Prevent Damage, Malfunctions, And Faults - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults

Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.
• Avoid exposing the camera to strong
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or
hitting the camera, or sitting down with
the camera in your pocket. (Attach
hand strap to avoid dropping camera.
Hanging any items other than the
supplied hand strap from the camera
can apply pressure against it.)
• Do not press the lens or the LCD
monitor.
Do not get the camera wet or insert
foreign objects.
This camera is not waterproof.
• Do not expose the camera to water,
rain, or seawater.
(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if
wet with seawater, etc.)
• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak
into gaps around buttons.
Avoid condensation caused by sudden
changes in temperature and humidity.
• When moving between places of
different temperature or humidity, place
camera into a plastic bag and allow to
adjust to conditions before use.
• If the lens clouds up, turn off the
camera and leave for about two hours
to allow camera to adjust to conditions.
• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth.
Lens
• If lens is dirty:
Images may appear slightly white if lens
is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted
lens barrel with your fingers, and gently
wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry
cloth.
• Do not leave the lens exposed to direct
sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens
barrier, as this may
damage lens. Be careful
when removing camera
from bag, etc.
When using a tripod or unipod
• Do not apply excessive force or tighten
screws when they are crooked. (This
may damage the camera, screw hole,
or label.)
• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer
to the tripod instructions.)
When transporting
Turn off the camera.
Please also refer to 'Usage cautions and
notes' ( 163).
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