Panasonic HFS14140E: Information for Your Safety

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The lens can be used with a digital camera

Contents

compatible with the lens mount standard for the

Information for Your Safety..................................... 2

TM

“Micro Four Thirds

System”.

Precautions........................................................... 4

TM

≥

It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds

mount

Supplied Accessories ............................................. 5

specification camera.

Names and Functions of Components ................... 5

≥ The digital camera illustrations in these operating

Attaching/Detaching the Lens................................. 6

instructions show DMC-GH3 as an example.

Cautions for Use..................................................... 9

≥ The appearance and specifications of products

Troubleshooting .................................................... 9

described in this manual may differ from the actual

Specifications........................................................ 10

products you have purchased due to later

enhancements.

TM

≥ Micro Four Thirds

and Micro Four Thirds Logo

Information for Your Safety

marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the

Keep the unit as far away as possible from

United States, the European Union and other

electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave

countries.

TM

ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters,

≥ Four Thirds

and Four Thirds Logo marks are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus

high-voltage lines etc.).

Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States,

≥ Do not use the camera near cell phones because

the European Union and other countries.

doing so may result in noise adversely affecting

≥ G MICRO SYSTEM is an interchangeable lens

the pictures and sound.

type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a

≥

If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic

Micro Four Thirds System standard.

equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the

≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned

camera off and remove the battery and/or the

in these instructions are usually the registered

connected AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery and/

trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers

or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

who developed the system or product concerned.

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ENGLISH

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private

households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used

electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to

designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.

Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local

retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent

any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could

otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority

for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for

further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct

method of disposal.

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∫ About Condensation (Fogging of the

Precautions

Lens)

∫ Lens Care

≥ Condensation occurs when there are differences

≥ Sand and dust can damage the lens. Make

in temperature and humidity as described below.

sure that no sand or dust gets inside the lens

Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty

or the terminals when using the lens on a

and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise

beach, etc.

caution in the following situations:

≥ This lens is not waterproof. If drops of water

– When the camera is brought indoors from outside

get onto the lens, wipe the lens with a dry

during cold weather

cloth.

– When the camera is brought into an air-

≥ Do not press the lens with excessive force.

conditioned car

≥ When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.)

– When cold air from an air conditioner is directly

on the surface of the lens, the picture may be

blown onto the lens

affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a

– In humid places

soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.

≥ Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to

≥ Do not place the lens mount facing downwards.

acclimatize to the surrounding temperature in

Do not allow the lens contact points 1 to become

order to prevent condensation. If condensation

dirty.

occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about

two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the

surrounding temperature the condensation will go

away naturally.

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