Panasonic HPS45175E: Cautions for Use

Cautions for Use: Panasonic HPS45175E

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In locations with high concentrations of sand,

Cautions for Use

dust or dirt

Where there is fire

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also

Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers

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

Where water may make the unit wet

Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the

Where there is vibration

lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The

Inside a vehicle

camera may stop operating normally and pictures

Refer also to the operating instructions of the

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

digital camera.

damaged.

When the unit is not going to be used for a

When using pesticides and other volatile

prolonged period, we recommend storing with a

substances around the camera make sure that

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

they do not get onto the lens.

performance failure caused by mold, etc. It is

If such substances get onto the lens they can

recommended that you check the unit’s operation

damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.

prior to use.

Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to

Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or

the camera body.

plastic products for extended periods of time.

Under no circumstances should the unit be stored

Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can

in any of the following locations since doing so

cause failure of the unit.

may cause problems in operation or

Do not disassemble or alter the unit.

malfunctioning.

In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer

In locations with high temperatures and humidity

levels or where the changes in temperature and

humidity are acute

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Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other

Troubleshooting

similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or

A sound is heard when the camera is turned on

exterior cabinet.

or off.

Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the

This is the sound of lens or aperture movement

paint to peel.

and is not a malfunction.

Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry

When this lens is attached to digital camera,

cloth.

stabilizer function cannot be turned off or

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

stabilizer function does not work.

the zoom ring and the focus ring.

The Optical Image Stabilizer function of this lens

Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

only works correctly with supported cameras.

treated cloth.

> When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-

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 August 2011)

For details, contact the respective company.

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