Before Use - Panasonic DMC-FT6 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Before Use

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Performance of the Camera
from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.
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Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera. Also, do
not apply strong pressure to the camera.
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Waterproof performance may be impaired.
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Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.
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It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
This unit has been designed to prevent condensation by
Anti-fog glass, however it may be caused by the
environment in which the camera is used. It is not a
malfunction or failure of the camera.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
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Turn off the power and open the side door in a place with constant
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will
disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of
the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.
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Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the
camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high
humidity, such as the following:
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When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc.
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When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or
at high altitude
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When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment
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SQT0840 (ENG)
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(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock
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(P9) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit