Cautions For Use - Panasonic LUMIX DC-FT7 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

13. Others

Cautions for Use

About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera
• For more detail, refer to "(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock
Performance of the Camera" (P12).
When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures
• It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places
where temperature is very low (environments under 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski resorts or
places at high altitude) for a long period of time.
Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods.
• The performance of the battery (number of recordable pictures/operating time) may decrease
temporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC and 0 oC (14 oF and 32 oF) (cold
places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude). (Charge the battery sufficiently before
use)
• The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0 oC (32 oF). (The charging lamp
blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.) Charge it sufficiently in a location where the
ambient temperature is between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
• If the camera gets very cold in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude,
performance of the monitor may temporarily drop immediately after turning this unit on, e.g. the
picture on the monitor being slightly darker than usual or ghost images appearing.
• In cold places, keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place
such as inside your cold protection gear or clothes. The performance will resume as normal
when the internal temperature rises.
• When using the camera in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, do not
leave the camera with snow or water droplets sticking to it. Some parts of the camera may
become hard to move or the sound may become dim with snow or water droplets freezing in
narrow spaces, such as the gaps of the buttons, dial, side door, speaker, and microphone. This
is not a malfunction.
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