Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10 Operating Instructions Manual page 59

Usage cautions and Notes
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
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Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry cloth.
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Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the
outer casing and finish of the camera.
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If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.
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When saline substances are adhered to the camera, areas
such as the arm of the card/battery door may turn white.
Use cotton swabs soaked in water or something similar to
wipe until the whitened part is removed. After wiping, brush
gently with the supplied brush.
When not using for a while
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Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is
removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).
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Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.
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Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries
in cool (15 °C - 25 °C) places with low humidity (40 %RH - 60 %RH) and no major
temperature changes.
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Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
LCD monitor
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Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage
the monitor.
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Do not press on the monitor with sharp, hard instruments such as ballpoint pens.
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Do not rub the LCD monitor forcefully or push on it.
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When the camera is cold, such as when it is used in a cold environment, the
performance of the LCD monitor may drop temporarily immediately after turning
on the power. For example, the monitor may be slightly darker than usual, or ghost
images may appear. Keep the camera warm when using it in a cold environment. The
performance recovers when the internal temperature rises.
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Arm part
Memory cards
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To prevent damage to cards and data
• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.
• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
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When disposing of/transferring memory cards
• If using the 'format' or 'delete' functions on your camera or computer, this only
changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards,
we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commercially
available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card.
Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
Personal information
If you complete [NAME] or [AGE] settings in [BABY] Mode, keep in mind that the camera
and recorded pictures will contain personal information.
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Disclaimer
• Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static
electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result
of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
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When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera
• To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (→39)
• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (→94) them to a memory card
if necessary, and then format (→40) the built-in memory.
• Remove the memory card from the camera.
• When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the
initial purchase state.
• If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction,
consult with the dealer or nearest Service Centre.
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see 'When disposing of/
transferring memory cards' in the previous section.
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