Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

∫ Care of the camera
Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
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This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD
monitor may be damaged.
• Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures.
Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction.
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Places with a lot of sand or dust.
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Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on
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a beach.
Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids,
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sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body
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carefully.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
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condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear
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naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
∫ Read together with the "Cautions for Use".
Before Use
(P183)
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