Panasonic HPS14042E: Cautions for Use

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Note

Cautions for Use

≥ Sound of lever returning may be recorded when

your finger is taken off from the focus lever or

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also

zoom lever while recording a motion picture. Move

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

the lever quietly when returning to the original

≥ Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the

position.

lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The

≥ When flash recording with a close subject, the

camera may stop operating normally and pictures

light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and

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

part of the picture may be dark. Check the

damaged.

distance from the subject when recording.

When using pesticides and other volatile

≥ There is no indication of focal length on the lens.

substances around the camera make sure that

The focal length is displayed on the screen of the

they do not get onto the lens.

digital camera when attached to the compatible

≥

If such substances get onto the lens they can

digital camera. Focal length is not displayed on

damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.

the digital camera that is not compatible. For

details on the digital camera used, refer to the

website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to

≥ When the unit is not going to be used for a

the camera body.

prolonged period, we recommend storing with a

≥ Under no circumstances should the unit be stored

desiccant (silica gel). Failure to do so may result in

in any of the following locations since doing so

performance failure caused by mold, etc. It is

may cause problems in operation or

recommended that you check the unit’s operation

malfunctioning.

prior to use.

– In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer

≥ Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or

– In locations with high temperatures and humidity

plastic products for extended periods of time.

levels or where the changes in temperature and

≥ Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can

humidity are acute

cause failure of the unit.

– In locations with high concentrations of sand,

≥ Do not disassemble or alter the unit.

dust or dirt

– Where there is fire

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other

– Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers

similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or

– Where water may make the unit wet

exterior cabinet.

– Where there is vibration

≥ Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the

– Inside a vehicle

paint to peel.

≥ Refer also to the operating instructions of the

≥ Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry

digital camera.

cloth.

≥ Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

treated cloth.

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