Cautions For Use - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7 Operating Instructions Manual

Cautions for Use

∫ Optimal Use of the Camera
When carrying this camera, take care
not to drop or hit it.
• The outer case may be destroyed by the
strong shock, and it may cause
malfunction of this camera.
Keep the camera away from magnetized
equipment (such as a microwave oven,
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
• If you use the camera on or near a TV,
pictures and sounds may be disrupted
due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near a cell phone
because doing so may cause noise to
adversely affect the pictures and sounds.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or
pictures may be distorted by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated
by a microprocessor may adversely affect
the camera, causing the disturbance of
pictures and sounds.
• If the camera is affected by magnetically
charged equipment and does not function
properly, turn the camera off and remove
the battery or disconnect AC adaptor
(DMW-CAC2; optional) and then insert
the battery or connect AC adaptor again.
Thereafter, turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, recorded pictures or
sounds may be adversely affected.
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Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables.
If you use optional accessories, use the
cords and the cables supplied with
them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the camera.
• If the camera is sprayed with such
chemicals, the camera body may be
damaged and the surface finish may peel
off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in
contact with the camera for a long period
of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the camera.
• Before cleaning the camera, remove the
battery or disconnect the charger from the
electrical outlet.
• The camera body may be deformed and
the surface finish may peel off.
• Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. To
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth
that is soaked in a detergent diluted with
water and afterward finish wiping with a
dry cloth.
• When you use chemical cloth, follow the
instructions that come with the cloth.
• In case rain or other sources of water
splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth
with tap water, wring it well, and use it to
wipe the camera body carefully. Then
wipe it again with a dry cloth.