Panasonic HFS014042E: Cautions for Use

Cautions for Use: Panasonic HFS014042E

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Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to

Cautions for Use

the camera body.

Under no circumstances should the unit be stored

About the Lens

in any of the following locations since doing so

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also

may cause problems in operation or

take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.

malfunctioning.

Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the

In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer

lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The

In locations with high temperatures and humidity

camera may stop operating normally and pictures

levels or where the changes in temperature and

may no longer be recorded. Also, the lens may be

humidity are acute

damaged.

In locations with high concentrations of sand,

dust or dirt

When using pesticides and other volatile

Where there is fire

substances around the camera make sure that

Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers

they do not get onto the lens.

Where water may make the unit wet

If such substances get onto the lens they can

Where there is vibration

damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.

Inside a vehicle

Refer also to the operating instructions of the

digital camera.

When the unit is not going to be used for a

prolonged period, mold and other problems may

cause performance failure. It is recommended that

you check the unit’s operation prior to use.

Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or

plastic products for extended periods of time.

Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can

cause failure of the unit.

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Do not disassemble or alter the unit. If the internal

Troubleshooting

parts require inspection or repair, take the unit to

the vendor.

A sound is heard when the camera is turned on

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other

or off.

similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or

This is the sound of lens or aperture movement

exterior cabinet.

and is not a malfunction.

Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the

When this lens is attached to digital camera,

paint to peel.

stabilizer function cannot be turned off or

Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry

stabilizer function does not work.

cloth.

The Optical Image Stabilizer function of this lens

Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and dust on

the zoom ring and focus ring.

only works correctly with supported cameras.

Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

> When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-

treated cloth.

GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used,

[STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu cannot be

set to [OFF]. It is recommended to update the

firmware of the digital camera at the following

website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

download/

> When using this lens with another make of digital

cameras, the Optical Image Stabilizer function will

not work. (As of March 2010)

For details, contact the respective company.

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