Panasonic Viera DMC-FT2 Operating Instructions Manual

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- 175 -OthersCautions for Use• This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to "IP68". It is possible to takepictures in 10 m (33 feet) depth for 60 minutes.¢1¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressurein accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guaranteeno destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.• Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket).• The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thickplywood, which is compliant with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”.¢2¢2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit ordropped etc.• When an impact is applied to the camera, it is recommended to consult the dealer or yournearest Service Centre, and perform a checkup (subject to a fee) to see if the waterproofinghas been retained properly.• Using the camera in environments where splashing with hot spring water, oil or alcohol is likelyto occur may cause the water/dust resistance and impact resistance of the camera todeteriorate.• Malfunction caused by exposure to water due to mishandling by the customer will not becovered by the warranty.For more detail, refer to “(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shockperformance of the camera” (P7).• It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in placeswhere temperature is very low [below 0 oC (32 oF) such as ski resorts,etc.] for a longperiod of time.Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods.• The performance of the battery (number of recordable pictures/operating time) may decreasetemporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC to 0 oC (24 oF to 32 oF) (at the coldclimate such as ski resorts).• The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0 oC (32 oF). (The [CHARGE]indicator blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.)• If the camera gets cold in a cold environment etc., performance of the LCD monitor maytemporarily drop immediately after turning the power on, such as the picture on the LCDmonitor being slightly darker than usual or ghost images appearing. Keep the camera warmwhen using in a cold environment. The performance will resume to normal when the internaltemperature rises.• When using the camera in a cold place such as a ski resort, if the camera is left with snow orwater drops still on it, the snow or water drops in-between the zoom lever, the mode dial, or thecamera [OFF/ON] button may freeze, making it difficult for some parts of the camera to functionproperly. This is not a malfunction. When the camera returns to normal temperature it willfunction as normal.• When using the camera at the cold climate, place the camera inside the protective gear orclothing to keep it warm when using it.(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performanceof the cameraWhen using in a cold climate or at low temperatures