Panasonic DMCGX1SBODY User Manual
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Before Use
Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
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The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in
below conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.
below conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.
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If you drop or hit the camera.
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If you press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust,
water, sand, etc.
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Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust,
water, sand, etc.
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Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may
not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may
not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
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Do not use in places with a lot of sand or dust.
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Do not use in places where water can come into contact with this
unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on the beach.
unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital
camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision
apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision
apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor
is fogged up)
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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
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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.
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.