Underwater Use - Panasonic DMC-FT4 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

∫ Handling of the camera
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Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or
dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a
Panasonic's Service Centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
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When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
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Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
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Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the
warranty.
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The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
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Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).
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Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet
card or battery into the camera.
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Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low
(at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 oF)], inside a car under
strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be
degraded.
∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display ([Requirements for

Underwater use])

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[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with
the side door completely closed.
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Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
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Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
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It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
Return to the previous screen
2:
View the next screen
1:
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It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].
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When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/
SET], [Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
3
After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
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When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not
displayed from the next time the power is turned on.
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This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the [Setup] menu.
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