Panasonic DMC-FX30 User Manual

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Before Use

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-If you see this symbol-

∫ Care of the camera
• Do not strongly shake or bump the

camera.
This unit may malfunction, recording
pictures may no longer be possible or the
lens or the LCD monitor may be
damaged.

• 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.

• Be particularly careful in the following

places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into

contact with this unit such as when
using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

• If water or seawater splashes on the

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

∫ About Condensation (When the lens

is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient

temperature or humidity changes. Be
careful of condensation since it causes
lens stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.

• 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.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for

Use”. (P94)

∫ About cards that can be used in this

unit

You can use an SD Memory Card, an
SDHC Memory Card and a
MultiMediaCard.
• When the term card is used in these

operating instructions this refers to the
following types of Memory Cards.
– SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (4 GB)
– MultiMediaCard

More specific information about memory
cards that can be used with this unit.
• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card

if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC

logo is not based on the SD Standard and
will not work in this product.

• A MultiMediaCard is compatible with still

pictures only.

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.