Panasonic DMC-FX50 Operating Guide

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w Optimal use of the camera

Take care not to drop or knock the unit 
or put a lot of pressure on it.
• We strongly recommend 

you do not leave the 
camera in your pants 
pocket when you sit down 
or forcefully insert it into a 
full or tight bag etc. 
Damage to the LCD 
monitor or personal injury 
may result.

• Take care not to knock or drop the bag/

case that you inserted the camera in as 
the shock may cause damage to the 
camera, lens or LCD monitor.

• Do not attach any other items to the wrist 

strap that’s included with your camera. 
While being stored, that item can rest 
against the LCD monitor and damage it.

• Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip 

causing the camera to fall and be damaged.

• We strongly recommend you purchase a 

good camera bag/case from your local 
dealer to protect your camera.

Keep the camera as far away as possible 
from electromagnetic equipment (such 
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games 
etc.).
• If you use the camera on top of or near a 

TV, the pictures and sound on the camera 
may be disrupted by electromagnetic 
wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones 

because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or 

pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 

by microprocessors may adversely affect 
the camera, disturbing the pictures and 
sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by 

electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn the camera off 
and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). Then 
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or 

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures 
and sound may be adversely affected.

Do not spray the camera with 
insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• If the camera is sprayed with such 

chemicals, the body of the camera may be 
damaged and the surface finish may peel 
off.

• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 

contact with the camera for a long period 
of time.

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the camera.
• Before cleaning the camera, remove the 

battery or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5; optional) from the electrical 
outlet.

• The body of the camera may be damaged 

and the surface finish may peel off.

• Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth.
• If you use a chemically treated cloth, read 

the instructions that come with the cloth.

• If rain water or other drops of water splash 

onto the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe 
the camera body carefully.