Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

16 VQT2X42 (ENG)Camera care and the waterproofperformance (Continued)■About the water drainage structureThe camera has a water drainage structure.Water that enters gaps such as those around thePower button or zoom button flows to the outside.For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camerais soaked in water, but this is not a malfunction.• Water may accumulate around the card/battery compartment or theconnection sockets after using the camera underwater or soaking it infresh water. If the card/battery door is opened while the camera is notcompletely dry, water droplets may adhere to the card or battery. Ifthis happens, be sure to wipe with a soft and dry cloth.• Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover whilethere are water droplets on the camera. The water droplets may getinside the camera and cause condensation or a malfunction.• Example of water droplets around the card/battery compartment: Water droplets: Battery: Card● If water droplets or dirt are adhered to the camera, wipe them off with asoft and dry cloth.● After using the camera underwater, do not leave it for more than60 minutes without performing the care procedure. The waterproofperformance may deteriorate.● If the buttons such as button or Power button do not move smoothly,it may be because there are adhered foreign objects. Continuing touse the camera in such a state may result in a malfunction where thecamera becomes inoperable. Shake the camera well in fresh water towash off any foreign objects. Then, confirm that buttons move smoothly.● Water, sand and other foreign objects easily enter the speaker, so afterusing the camera, be sure to rinse with water and then shake it gentlyseveral times to remove any water droplets.● Do not dry the camera with hot air, such as from a hair dryer.Deformation may deteriorate the waterproof performance.● Do not use soap, neutral detergents, or chemicals such as benzine,thinner, alcohol or cleansers.