Panasonic L-X025 - Manual (Page 10)

Cautions for Use
■ About the Lens
Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also
take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.
• Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the
lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The camera
may stop operating normally and pictures may no
longer be recorded. Also, the lens may be damaged.
When using pesticides and other volatile
substances around the camera make sure that
they do not get onto the lens.
• If such substances get onto the lens they can
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.
• Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or
plastic products for extended periods of time.
Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to
the camera body.
• Under no circumstances should the unit be stored
in any of the following locations since doing so may
cause problems in operation or malfunctioning.
- In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
- In locations with high temperatures and humidity
levels or where the changes in temperature and
humidity are acute
- In locations with high concentrations of sand,
dust or dirt
-Where there is fire
- Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
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-Where water may make the unit wet
-Where there is vibration
-Inside a vehicle
• Refer also to the operating instructions of the
digital camera.
• When the unit is not going to be used for a
prolonged period, mold and other problems may
cause performance failure. It is recommended that
you check the unit’s operation prior to use.
• Do not touch the unit’s electrical contacts. Doing
so can cause failure of the unit.
• Do not disassemble or alter the unit. If the internal
parts require inspection or repair, take the unit to
the vendor.
Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol or other
similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or
exterior cabinet.
• Using solvents can damage the exterior case or
cause the paint to peel.
• Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.
• Wipe off any dust or dirt on the focus ring and the
aperture ring with a dry dust cloth.
• Do not use a household detergent or a chemically
treated cloth.
Troubleshooting
A sound is heard when the camera Is turned on or off.
• This is the sound of lens or aperture movement
and is not a malfunction.