User manual PANASONIC DMWMCFS5E

[. . . ] Leggere completamente queste istruzioni prima dell'uso. , , . PP E VQT2A16 Contents Before Use . 10 Preparation -Checking the Case is Waterproof- . 14 Preparation -Attaching the Digital Camera- . [. . . ] http://www. inon. co. jp/INON_WORLD_body. html ¢2 Depending on the digital camera being used, the button indications on the marine case may be slightly different. Follow the button indications on the digital camera for use. 8 VQT2A16 What is the O-ring? The O-ring is a waterproofing packing used for underwater cameras, watches and diving equipment. The O-ring keeps the Case waterproof by sealing the gap between the rear case and the front case. How the O-ring keeps the Case waterproof Rear Case Digital Camera O-ring Front Case The gum comes into contact with the sides of the Case making the Case waterproof and stopping water from entering from the gap. Water Water pressure O-ring O-ring When water pressure acts on the O-ring, the surface of the O-ring expands and the Case is sealed more tightly. The O-ring prevents water leakage by coming into uniform contact with the sides of the Case. Therefore, good care of the O-ring is very important. Incorrect care of the O-ring may cause water leakage. 9 VQT2A16 Preparation -Setting the O-ringBe sure to set the O-ring before attaching a digital camera. Thoroughly wash and dry your hands before handling the O-ring. Place the O-ring where there is no sand or dust. 1 Loosen the O-ring with your fingers to remove it. Loosen part of the O-ring with the tips of two fingers and then lift the loosened part. Be careful not to scratch the O-ring with your fingernails. O-ring O-ring Note Do not use a pointed object to remove the O-ring. This may scratch the O-ring. 10 VQT2A16 2 Check the O-ring. Check that there is no dirt, sand, hair, dust, salt crystals, lint or grease on the O-ring. To prevent condensation, set the digital camera in as dry a place as possible. Also, check that the silica gel (supplied) is sufficiently dry before inserting. If sunscreen or sun oil sticks to the Case, wash it off immediately with lukewarm water to prevent reduced waterproofness or discoloration. Submerge in fresh water for approximately 10 minutes after using the digital camera at the beach or in water. Read the operating instructions for details. If there are any drops of water or dirt on the camera unit, wipe off using a dry cloth before standing the unit upright on a dry cloth for a while and checking that the water has been removed. After this, please attach the camera. 17 VQT2A16 Taking Pictures Before taking pictures underwater Check the following before diving. Is there sufficient remaining battery power? Is there sufficient memory in the card? Is the O-ring fitted evenly into the O-ring groove? Have you checked that no water leaks into the Case? [. . . ] Do not knock, insert foreign materials (dirt, sand, hair etc. ) or scratch the O-ring or sides of the Case. Use the tips of your fingers to remove the O-ring. Do not use a pointed object as it may scratch the O-ring. After removing the O-ring from the rear case, wipe off any dirt, sand, hair or other foreign materials on it. [. . . ]