Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

About the Lens
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• Do not press the lens or the lens barrel
with excessive force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens
facing the sun as it may cause the
camera to malfunction. Also, be careful
when you leave the camera outside or
near a window.
About Condensation (When the lens
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is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes
as described below. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains,
fungus and camera malfunction.
– When the camera is taken from the
cold outdoors to the warm indoors
– When the camera is taken from outside
to inside an air-conditioned car
– When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. blows directly on the camera
– In humid places
• To prevent condensation, put the camera
in a plastic bag until the temperature
of the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. 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.
Before Use
When not using the camera for a long
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period of time
• Store the batteries in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15 °C to 25 °C,
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the batteries and the card
from the camera.
• If the batteries are left inserted in the
camera they will discharge as a weak
electric current passes through them
even if the camera is turned off. [Read
P12 for information about Ni-MH (nickel
metal hydride) batteries.]
• We recommend storing the camera with
a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it
in a closet or a cabinet.
About cards that can be used in this
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unit
You can use an SD Memory Card,
an SDHC Memory Card and a
MultiMediaCard.
When the term card is used in these
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operating instructions this refers to the
following types of Memory Cards.
– SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 16 GB)
– MultiMediaCard
More specific information about memory
cards that can be used with this unit.
• When you use a card of 4 MB or more
capacity, you can use only the SDHC
Memory Card with SDHC logo that is
based on the SD Standard.
• A MultiMediaCard is compatible with still
pictures only.
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