VQT3A55176OthersCautions for UseIn the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on132600.Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.• Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock maycause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.• Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.• We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer toprotect your camera.Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such asmicrowave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may bedisrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affectingthe pictures and/or sound.• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fieldscreated by speakers or large motors.• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,disturbing the pictures and/or sound.• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional).Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or soundmay be adversely affected.Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use thecords and the cables supplied with them.Do not extend the cords or the cables.Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.• If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and thesurface finish may peel off.• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8;optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera witha dry soft cloth.• When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth,and then with a dry cloth.• Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean thecamera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.Optimal use of the cameraCleaning