Panasonic DMC-TS20K Basic Owner's Manual

VQT4A80 (ENG)10(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance ofthe CameraThis does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in allconditions.¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specifiedpressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. DefenseDepartment, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used topass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”.However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 150 cm (5 feet) droppingonto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part wheredrop impact is applied.)Waterproof/Dustproof PerformanceThis camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and“IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described inthis document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to adepth not exceeding 5 m (16 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1)Anti-shock PerformanceThis camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. Thecamera has cleared a drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto 3 cm(0.1 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain anydamage if dropped from a height not exceeding 1.5 m (5 feet). (¢2)