Panasonic DMC-TS4 - Manual (Page 11)

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Before Use
• Use the camera underwater to 12 m (40 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and
40 oC (32 oF and 104 °F).
• Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).
• Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m (40 feet).
• Do not use it in hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring).
• Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.
• Do not open or close the side door underwater.
• Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be
maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)
• Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a location where the
water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong water pressure may be
applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
• The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by
securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.
1 Rinse with water with the side door closed.
•
After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in
fresh water pooled in a shallow container for about
10 minutes.
• If the zoom button or camera [ON/OFF] button do not
move smoothly, it may be caused by an adhesion of
foreign objects. Using in such a state may cause
malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign
objects by shaking the camera in fresh water.
• Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you
immerse the camera in water, but this is not a
malfunction.
Using the camera underwater
Caring of the camera after using it underwater
Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing
the camera with water.
Make sure to clean the camera after using it.
•
Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair,
etc.
• It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand
may fall.
After using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than leaving it in a dirty
state.
•
Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage,
discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.