Panasonic VQT3R48 User Manual

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the 
internal temperature of the camera increases.
Do not press the lens with excessive force.
Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing 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.
Retract the lens when carrying the camera.
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen 
has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or 
always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
About the Lens