Panasonic HFS045200E: Cautions for Use

Cautions for Use: Panasonic HFS045200E

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In locations with high temperatures and humidity

Cautions for Use

levels or where the changes in temperature and

humidity are acute

About the Lens

In locations with high concentrations of sand,

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also

dust or dirt

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

Where there is fire

Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the

Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers

lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The

Where water may make the unit wet

camera may stop operating normally and pictures

Where there is vibration

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

Inside a vehicle

damaged.

Refer also to the operating instructions of the

When using pesticides and other volatile

digital camera.

substances around the camera make sure that

When the unit is not going to be used for a

they do not get onto the lens.

prolonged period, mold and other problems may

If such substances get onto the lens they can

cause performance failure. It is recommended that

damage the exterior case or cause the paint to

you check the unit’s operation prior to use.

peel.

Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or

Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to

plastic products for extended periods of time.

the camera body.

Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can

Under no circumstances should the unit be stored

cause failure of the unit.

in any of the following locations since doing so

Do not disassemble or alter the unit. If the internal

may cause problems in operation or

parts require inspection or repair, take the unit to

malfunctioning.

the vendor.

In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer

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Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other

similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or

exterior cabinet.

Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the

paint to peel.

Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry

cloth.

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

the zoom ring and focus ring.

Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

treated cloth.

Troubleshooting

A sound is heard when the camera is turned on

or off.

This is the sound of lens or aperture movement

and is not a malfunction.

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