Panasonic DMCZS6 DMCZS5 User Guide - Page 7

To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults ■ Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure. ■ Lens • Avoid exposing the camera to strong • If lens is dirty: vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or Images may appear slightly white if lens hitting the camera, or sitting down with is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). the camera in your pocket. (Attach Turn the power on, hold the extracted hand strap to avoid dropping camera. lens barrel with your fingers, and gently Hanging any items other than the wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry supplied hand strap from the camera cloth. can apply pressure against it.) • Do not leave the lens exposed to direct • Do not press the lens or the LCD sunlight. monitor. ■ Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects. This camera is not waterproof. Camera ON/OFF switch • Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater. (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc.) • Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust Do not touch the lens or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak barrier, as this may into gaps around buttons. damage lens. Be careful ■ Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity. when removing camera from bag, etc. • When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use. • If the lens clouds up, turn off the camera and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions. • If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with ■ When using a tripod or unipod • Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.) • Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.) a soft, dry cloth. ■ When transporting Turn off the camera. Please also refer to 'Usage cautions and notes' (→163). 7 VQT2R20