User manual PANASONIC DMWMCTZ3

[. . . ] Leggere completamente queste istruzioni prima dell'uso. , , . PP E VQT2A10 Contents Before Use . 10 Preparation -Checking the Case is Waterproof- . 14 Preparation -Attaching the Digital Camera- . [. . . ] · If you use the attached digital camera when the temperature inside the Case is very high, it may cause leakage, short-circuiting or insulation failure resulting in fire or malfunction. Do not handle the digital camera or the battery with wet hands. · This may cause an electric shock or malfunction. When taking pictures with the flash When taking pictures with the flash, the corners of the picture may be vignetted or the picture may not be lit evenly. When taking pictures with the flash, the available flash range is less underwater than on land. 7 VQT2A10 Components 12345 6 1. 2. Zoom Lever Strap Eyelet (for attaching the supplied hand strap and diffuser) 7 8 9 10 11 3. 11. Shutter Button Mode dial Camera ON/OFF Switch Mounting shoe for INON Inc. , external strobe¢1 Front Case Diffuser (supplied) Front Glass [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Button operation section (Read the operating instructions of the digital camera for details about each button operation. ¢2) Rear Case Buckle Lock Release Lever 12 13 14 12. 14. ¢1 This is a mounting shoe dedicated for an external strobe manufactured by INON Inc. 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 VQT2A10 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 VQT2A10 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. in the buckle 5 16 After you have attached the digital camera, check one more time that no water leaks into the Case. (P14) VQT2A10 Notes Check one more time that the O-ring is fitted evenly into the O-ring groove. Avoid opening or closing the Case where there is a lot of sand or dust and in humid or wet places. If there is a sudden change in temperature, condensation may appear inside the Case. If sunscreen or sun oil sticks to the Case, wash it off immediately with lukewarm water to prevent reduced waterproofness or discoloration. Please use the supplied Anti-reflective lens barrel cover that protects light from shining into pictures. If the marine case is used for recording, then light may shine into pictures. If this is the case, it is recommended to attach this Anti-reflective lens barrel cover to your digital camera. Attaching this Anti-reflective lens barrel cover around the digital camera's lens will reduce the incidence of light reflection in pictures. 1 Remove the sheet 2 from the adhesive part of the Anti-reflective lens barrel cover 1. Securely adhere the Anti-reflective lens barrel cover 1 to the digital camera in precise alignment with the lens. Before adhering it, check that the adhesive parts are free from stains or dust. After using the marine case, paste the sheet back on the Anti-reflective lens barrel cover for storage. If you do not use the marine case, it is not necessary to attach the Anti-reflective lens barrel cover to the digital camera. If you lose or damage this Anti-reflective lens barrel cover, please purchase one at a shop. 17 VQT2A10 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? Taking pictures 1 Turn the camera on. Press 1 to release the lock and then set to [ON]. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]