Using The Camera Underwater; Caring Of The Camera After Using It Underwater - Panasonic DMC-FT3 Lumix Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 12 m with the water temperature
between 0 oC and 40 oC.
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Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).
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Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m.
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Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (in the bath or hot spring).
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Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.
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Do not open or close the side door.
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Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not
be maintained, and there is a chance of a water leak.)
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Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a
location where the water will splash strongly, such as near rapids or waterfalls.
(Strong water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
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The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it
underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.

Caring of the camera after using it underwater

Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by
rinsing the camera with water.
Make sure to clean the camera after using it.
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Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands,
body, hair, etc.
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It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water
spray or sand may fall.
Do not leave the camera uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it
underwater.
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Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause
damage, discolouration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the
waterproof performance.
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Rinse with water with the side door
closed.
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After use at the seaside or underwater,
soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a
shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
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If the zoom button or camera [OFF/ON]
button do not move smoothly, it may be
caused by an adhesion of foreign
objects. Using in such a state may cause
malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by
shaking the camera in fresh water.
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Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you immerse the camera
in water, but this is not a malfunction.

Using the camera underwater

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