Panasonic HX025E: Cautions for Use

Cautions for Use: Panasonic HX025E

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Note

Cautions for Use

Change in the image by the focus operation may

be more visible depending on the recording

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also

condition when the AF operates during the motion

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

picture recording. It is recommended to fix the

Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the

focus by setting the camera to manual focus (MF),

lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The

etc., when the change of image is disturbing you.

camera may stop operating normally and pictures

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

damaged.

When using pesticides and other volatile

substances around the camera make sure that

they do not get onto the lens.

If such substances get onto the lens they can

damage the exterior case or cause the paint to

peel.

Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to

the camera body.

Under no circumstances should the unit be stored

in any of the following locations since doing so

may cause problems in operation or

malfunctioning.

In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer

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In locations with high temperatures and humidity

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other

levels or where the changes in temperature and

similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or

humidity are acute

exterior cabinet.

In locations with high concentrations of sand,

Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the

dust or dirt

paint to peel.

Where there is fire

Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry

Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers

cloth.

Where water may make the unit wet

Use a dry dust cloth to remove dirt and dust on

Where there is vibration

the focus ring.

Inside a vehicle

Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

Refer also to the operating instructions of the

treated cloth.

digital camera.

When the unit is not going to be used for a

Troubleshooting

prolonged period, we recommend storing with a

A sound is heard when the camera is turned on

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

or off.

performance failure caused by mold, etc. It is

A sound is heard from the lens when taking a

recommended that you check the unit’s operation

picture of a bright subject such as when

prior to use.

outdoors.

Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or

This is the sound of lens or aperture movement

plastic products for extended periods of time.

and is not a malfunction.

Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can

cause failure of the unit.

Do not disassemble or alter the unit.

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