Camera Care And The Waterproof Performance; Using The Camera Underwater; Opening And Closing The Card/Battery Door And Terminal Cover - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10 Operating Instructions Manual

Camera care and the waterproof
performance
To prevent water from entering the camera, be sure to observe the following before
use.
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Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover in sandy or
dusty locations, while close to water, or with wet hands.
When the camera is used in the locations described above, sand or dust may enter
through the gaps of the card/battery door or terminal cover and adhere to the camera
without you knowing. Make sure in advance that the levels of the battery and card
memory are sufficient.
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The use of the supplied silicone jacket is recommended to prevent the
card/battery door or terminal cover from opening unexpectedly.
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The performance of the camera's rubber seal starts to deteriorate after
1 year.
It is recommended that you contact a Panasonic Service Centre at least once a
year to have the rubber seal replaced (subject to a fee).

Using the camera underwater

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Use this camera in a water depth of 3 m (10 feet) or less, in a water temperature range
of 0 °C to 40 °C, and do not use continuously underwater for longer than 60 minutes.
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Do not use in hot water exceeding 40 °C (such as a bath or hot springs).
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Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover.
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Do not subject the camera to an impact underwater. (It may impair the waterproof
performance and allow water to enter.)
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Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use in locations subject to strong
water flows, such as in rapids or under waterfalls. (The strong water pressure may
cause a malfunction.)
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The camera sinks in water. Attach the camera securely to yourself, such as by wearing
the hand strap around your wrist, to prevent you from dropping and losing the camera.
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If the camera is splashed by substances such as detergent, soap, hot spring water,
bath powder, sun oil, sunscreen or chemicals, wipe off immediately.
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The card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle them with wet hands. Further,
do not insert a wet card or battery into the camera.
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Opening and closing the card/battery door and terminal cover

At the time of purchase, the [LOCK] switches of the card/battery door and terminal cover
are in the locked position.
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[LOCK] switch position
: Locked position
: Unlocked position
: [LOCK] switch
: Terminal cover
: Card/Battery door
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To open
Slide the [LOCK] switch in the
direction of the arrow until the red
area ( ) is visible
The lock is unlocked.
Slide the release lever ( ) to the
[LOCK] switch side
The card/battery door and terminal cover open.
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To close
While the [LOCK] switch is unlocked,
push the card/battery door and
terminal cover closed until they click
• To prevent water from entering the camera,
make sure that no foreign objects are trapped
in the card/battery door and terminal cover,
such as liquid, sand, hair or dust.
• If the door or cover is closed while the [LOCK]
switch is locked, it may cause damage or let
water enter the camera.
Lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it
in the direction of the arrow until the
red area is no longer visible
• If the camera is used while a door or cover is
not closed properly, it may open.
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