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• Faint, white, circular spots may appear in under-
water flash photos due to reflections off of
floating objects. This is not a malfunction.
floating objects. This is not a malfunction.
• Set [Underwater Mode] if you are concerned
about the color.
• If water drops or other foreign matter is present
on the lens, you will be unable to record clear
images.
images.
Cleaning after using the camera
under/near water
under/near water
• Always clean the camera with water after use
within 60 minutes, and do not open the multi-
connector cover before cleaning is finished.
Sand or water may get inside places where it
cannot be seen. If not rinsed, water-proof
performance will be degraded.
connector cover before cleaning is finished.
Sand or water may get inside places where it
cannot be seen. If not rinsed, water-proof
performance will be degraded.
• Place the camera in fresh water for about 5
minutes. Then, gently shake the camera
underwater while pressing each button
repeatedly to clean away any lodged salt, sand
or other matter.
underwater while pressing each button
repeatedly to clean away any lodged salt, sand
or other matter.
• After rinsing, wipe away water drops with a soft
cloth. Allow the camera to dry completely in a
shady location with good ventilation. Do not
blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk of
deformation and/or degraded waterproof
performance.
shady location with good ventilation. Do not
blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk of
deformation and/or degraded waterproof
performance.
• This camera is constructed to drain water. Water
will drain from openings around the ON/OFF
(Power) button, zoom lever, and other controls.
After removing from water, place the camera on
a dry cloth for a while to allow water to drain.
(Power) button, zoom lever, and other controls.
After removing from water, place the camera on
a dry cloth for a while to allow water to drain.
• Bubbles may appear when the camera is placed
under water. This is not a malfunction.
• The camera body may become discolored if it
comes in contact with sunscreen or suntan oil. If
the camera does come in contact with sunscreen
or suntan oil, quickly wipe it clean.
the camera does come in contact with sunscreen
or suntan oil, quickly wipe it clean.
• Do not allow the camera to sit with salt water
inside or on the surface. This may lead to
corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of
water-proof performance.
corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of
water-proof performance.
• Remove any remaining water or other foreign
matter inside the multi-connector cover with a
soft, dry cloth.
soft, dry cloth.
• Do not directly subject the camera to flowing
water such as tap water.
• To maintain the water-proof performance, we
recommend that once a year you take the camera
to your dealer, or to an authorized repair shop, to
have the sealing gasket of the multi-connector
to your dealer, or to an authorized repair shop, to
have the sealing gasket of the multi-connector
cover replaced for a fee.
Message on the LCD screen when
using [Underwater Mode]
using [Underwater Mode]
The following message is displayed every time*
you set [Underwater Mode] to [On].
you set [Underwater Mode] to [On].
“When using the camera underwater/near water,
firmly close the cover, specified by the arrow,
after having inspected it for foreign matter/
damage, then press [OK]”
firmly close the cover, specified by the arrow,
after having inspected it for foreign matter/
damage, then press [OK]”
• This message does not indicate the malfunction.
• Rather, it is to remind you of the things to be
• Rather, it is to remind you of the things to be
checked before using the camera to keep the
waterproof performance.
waterproof performance.
• Operate the camera after erasing the message by
touching the area around the displayed message.
* It is displayed only when you set [Underwater
Mode] to [On].