Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, And Shockproof Design; Precautions Before Using The Camera In The Water - Ricoh WG-M2 Start Manual

• Please note that deleting data, or formatting the microSD cards or the
built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available
software. It is user's responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.
• The data on your microSD card should be managed at your own risk.
Regarding waterproof, dustproof,
and shockproof design
• This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying
with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to
IP68).
• The camera satisfies our drop test (2 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood
surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock
testing.
• The camera satisfies our test for the waterproof, dustproof, and
shockproof performance, but this does not guarantee it will remain free
of trouble or damages.
• Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to
impact such as being dropped or hit.
• To maintain the waterproof and dustproof performance, be sure to keep
the lens protector on.
Precautions before using the camera in the
water
Check the following before going near the water
• Make sure that there are no cracks or scratches on the rubber seal of
the battery/card cover.
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Battery/card cover
• Make sure that there are no foreign objects (dust, sand, hair, lint or
liquid) on the rubber seal or the contact surface before closing the
battery/card cover. Wipe off any foreign objects with a clean lint-free
cloth.
• Close the battery/card cover properly until it clicks. Otherwise water may
get in and damage the camera.
Be careful near the water
• Avoid opening the battery/card cover when near the waterside or with
wet hands. When changing the battery or the microSD card, avoid
places where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that
the camera and your hands are completely dry.
• The camera will sink if dropped in water, so be sure to attach the strap
to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when using the camera in
or near water.
• To enhance the waterproof performance of the camera, the front of the
lens is protected by glass. The glass should be kept clean at all times,
as any dirt or water on the glass will affect the quality of pictures taken.
Rubber seal