Panasonic DMC-GH2K Lumix Operating Instructions Manual page 3

Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
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DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
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DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
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DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON
THE UNIT.
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DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫ Care of the camera
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Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
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Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
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Places with a lot of sand or dust.
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Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day
or on a beach.
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Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
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This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service centre.
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Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor
unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up)
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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
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If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫ Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P176)
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