Panasonic HX015E: Cautions for Use

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– Inside a vehicle

Cautions for Use

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Refer also to the operating instructions of the digital camera.

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

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also

period, we recommend storing with a desiccant (silica

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

gel). Failure to do so may result in performance

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Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the

failure caused by mold, etc. It is recommended that

lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The camera

you check the unit’s operation prior to use.

may stop operating normally and pictures may no

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Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or plastic

longer be recorded. Also, the lens may be damaged.

products for extended periods of time.

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Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can

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When carrying the digital camera with the lens

cause failure of the unit.

attached, hold both the digital camera and the lens.

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Do not disassemble or alter the unit.

When using pesticides and other volatile

substances around the camera make sure that

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other

they do not get onto the lens.

similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or

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If such substances get onto the lens they can

exterior cabinet.

damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.

≥ Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the

paint to peel.

Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong

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Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.

light sources.

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

≥ This could cause the lens to collect an excessive

the focus ring and the aperture ring.

amount of light, resulting in fire and malfunction.

≥ Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

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Under no circumstances should the unit be stored in

treated cloth.

any of the following locations since doing so may

cause problems in operation or malfunctioning.

Troubleshooting

– In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer

When I turn on or off the camera or when I shake the

– In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or

lens, I hear a sound, for example a rattling sound.

where the changes in temperature and humidity are acute

When I take pictures of a bright subject, such as a

– In locations with high concentrations of sand, dust or dirt

subject outside, or when I take pictures with a large

– Where there is fire

aperture value, the lens makes a sound.

– Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers

– Where water may make the unit wet

≥ This is the sound of lens or aperture movement

– Where there is vibration

and is not a malfunction.

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