Care After Using The Camera At A Beach Or In The Sea Or A River - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10 Operating Instructions Manual

Camera care and the waterproof
performance
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Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river

Perform the following care procedure within 60 minutes of using the
camera at a beach or in the sea or a river, etc.
Rinse with water while the card/battery
door and terminal cover are closed,
or if the camera was used in the sea,
soak in a shallow container filled with
fresh water for approx. 10 minutes
: Locked position
• If the silicone jacket is attached, be sure to
remove it before rinsing the camera.
• Leaving foreign objects or saline substances
adhered to the camera may cause damage,
discolouration, corrosion, abnormal odors, or
deterioration.
Hold the camera with the speaker (terminal
cover side) facing down, and gently shake
it several times to drain the water
• If water accumulates in the speaker, the
sound volume may drop or distort.
• To prevent the camera from being dropped,
wear the hand strap securely.
Wipe off the water droplets, and let the
camera dry by standing it for a while
on a dry cloth in a well ventilated and
shaded area
• Do not use a device such as a hair dryer to
dry the camera.
Make sure that there are no water
droplets on the camera, and then open
the door and cover
If water droplets or sand remain adhered
to the inner side of the card/battery door
or terminal cover, remove them with a
brush (supplied) or a soft and dry cloth
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About the water drainage structure
The camera has a water drainage structure.
Water that enters gaps such as those around the
Power button or zoom button flows to the outside.
For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera
is soaked in water, but this is not a malfunction.
• Water may accumulate around the card/battery compartment or the
connection sockets after using the camera underwater or soaking it in
fresh water. If the card/battery door is opened while the camera is not
completely dry, water droplets may adhere to the card or battery. If
this happens, be sure to wipe with a soft and dry cloth.
• Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover while
there are water droplets on the camera. The water droplets may get
inside the camera and cause condensation or a malfunction.
• Example of water droplets around the card/
battery compartment
: Water droplets
: Battery
: Card
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If water droplets or dirt are adhered to the camera, wipe them off with a
soft and dry cloth.
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After using the camera underwater, do not leave it for more than
60 minutes without performing the care procedure. The waterproof
performance may deteriorate.
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If the buttons such as button or Power button do not move smoothly,
it may be because there are adhered foreign objects. Continuing to
use the camera in such a state may result in a malfunction where the
camera becomes inoperable. Shake the camera well in fresh water to
wash off any foreign objects. Then, confirm that buttons move smoothly.
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Water, sand and other foreign objects easily enter the speaker, so after
using the camera, be sure to rinse with water and then shake it gently
several times to remove any water droplets.
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Do not dry the camera with hot air, such as from a hair dryer.
Deformation may deteriorate the waterproof performance.
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Do not use soap, neutral detergents, or chemicals such as benzine,
thinner, alcohol or cleansers.
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