Panasonic DMC-LX2 Operating Guide

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Before Use
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About the Lens
• Do not press the lens or the lens barrel 
with excessive force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens 
facing the sun as it may cause the camera 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you 
leave the camera outside or near a 
window.
• When there is dirt (water, oil, and 
fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the 
lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly 
wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, 
dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
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About Condensation (When the lens 
is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient 
temperature or humidity changes as 
described below. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens stains, 
fungus and camera malfunction.
–When the camera is taken from the cold 
outdoors to the warm indoors
–When the camera is taken from outside 
to inside an air-conditioned car
–When cool wind from an air conditioner 
etc. blows directly on the camera
–In humid places
• To prevent condensation, put the camera 
in a plastic bag until the temperature of 
the camera is close to the ambient 
temperature. If condensation occurs, turn 
the camera off and leave it for about 2 
hours. The fog will disappear naturally 
when the temperature of the camera 
becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
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When not using the camera for a long 
period of time
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place 
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature: 15°C to 
25°C (59°F to 77°F), Recommended 
humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card 
from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera 
it will discharge even if the camera is 
turned off. If the battery continues to be 
left in the camera, it will discharge 
excessively and may become unusable 
even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period 
of time, we recommend charging it once a 
year. Remove the battery from the 
camera and store it again after it has 
completely discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a 
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a 
closet or a cabinet.
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About cards that can be used in this 
unit
You can use an SD Memory Card, 
an SDHC Memory Card and a 
MultiMediaCard.
• When the term 
card is used in these 
operating instructions this refers to the 
following types of Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB)
–MultiMediaCard
More specific information about memory 
cards that can be used with this unit.
• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card 
if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
• A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC 
logo is not based on the SD Standard and 
will not work in this product.