Panasonic DMC-TS3 User Manual

Before Use

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Before Use

Care of the camera

∫ Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction)
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Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door
(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door
is opened or closed in places with sand or dust etc. This may result
in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the side door is
closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it
may result in malfunction etc.

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If any foreign object is adhered to the inner side of the side door,
remove with the supplied brush.

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If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner
side of the side door, wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Do not open or
close the side door near the water, when underwater, using wet
hands, or when the camera is wet. It may cause water leakage.

Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking
the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.
e.g.:

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Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it
into a full or tight bag, etc.

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Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the
camera.

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When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding
12 m (40 feet).

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Waterproof performance may be impaired.

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Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.

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