LCD monitor10 VQT1B61 VQT1B61 11To prevent damage and faultsBefore useDo a test shot first!Check first to see if you can takepictures and record sounds (motionpictures/pictures with audio)successfully.We will not compensate for failed/lost recording or for direct/indirectdamage.Panasonic will not providecompensation even if damage iscaused by faults with camera or card.Certain pictures cannot be playedbackPictures edited on a computerPictures taken or edited on a differentcamera(Pictures taken or edited on this cameramay also not be able to be played backon other cameras)Software on the CD-ROM suppliedThe following actions are prohibited:Making duplicates (copying) for sale orrentCopying onto networksLCD monitor characteristicsExtremely high precision technology isemployed to produce the LCD monitorscreen. However there may be some darkor bright spots (red, blue or green) on thescreen. This is not a malfunction.The LCD monitor screen has more than99.99% effective pixels with a mere0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.The spots will not be recorded on pictureson the built-in memory or a card.Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressureAvoid exposing the camera to strongvibration or shock; e.g. dropping orhitting the camera, or sitting down withthe camera in your pocket.Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.Do not get the camera wet or insertforeign objectsDo not expose the camera to water,rain, or seawater.(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first ifwet with seawater, etc)Avoid exposing lens and socket to dustor sand, and do not allow liquids to leakinto gaps around buttons.Avoid condensation caused by suddenchanges in temperature and humidityWhen moving between places ofdifferent temperature or humidity, placecamera into a plastic bag and allow toadjust to conditions before use.If the lens clouds up, switch off thepower and leave for about two hours toallow camera to adjust to conditions.If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe witha soft, dry cloth.StandardAccessoriesOptional accessories (P.96)Cards are optional. You can recordor play back pictures on the built-inmemory when you are not using a card.(P.26)If any accessories are lost, customersin the USA should contact Panasonic’sparts department at 1 800 833-9626and customers in Canada shouldcontact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information aboutobtaining replacement parts.LensDo not leave in directsunlight.If dirty, clean with soft,dry cloth.When transportingSwitch off power.We recommend using a genuine leathercase (DMW-CT3, sold separately).(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)Battery PackCGA-S007A(P.14)(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)Battery ChargerDE-A45B(P.14)Battery CarryingCaseVYQ3680(P.91)StrapVFC4090(P.12)USB ConnectionCableK1HA08CD0007(P.74, 76)AV CableK1HA08CD0008(P.79)CD-ROMPart numbers are as of January 2007The following software on the CD-ROMis referred to in this manual as ‘suppliedsoftware’.LUMIX Simple ViewerPHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-Read first