Panasonic DMC-FZ18 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Before Use
w Care of the camera
• Do not strongly shake or bump the
camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording
pictures may no longer be possible or the
lens or the LCD monitor may be
damaged.
• Retract the lens before carrying the
camera or playing back pictures.
• Be particularly careful in the following
places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into
contact with this unit such as when
using it on a rainy day or on a beach.
• Do not touch the lens or the sockets
with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to
allow liquids to get into the space
around the lens, buttons etc.
• If water or seawater splashes on the
camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the
camera body carefully.
w About Condensation (When the lens
or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes. Be
careful of condensation since it causes
lens stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
• 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.
w Read together with the "Cautions for
Use". (P122)
w About cards that can be used in this
unit
You can use an SD Memory Card, an
SDHC Memory Card and a
MultiMediaCard.
• When the term card is used in these
operating instructions this refers to the
following types of Memory Cards.
– SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (4 GB)
– MultiMediaCard (still pictures only)
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More specific information about memory
cards that can be used with this unit.
• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card
if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
• A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC
logo is not based on the SD Standard and
will not work in this product.
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Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
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