Panasonic LUMIX S Operating Manual - Page 24

Cautions for Use, Troubleshooting

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Cautions for Use 0 Do not spray the lens with insecticides or volatile chemicals. - If such substances get onto the lens they can damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel. 0 Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong light sources. - This may cause the lens to collect an excessive amount of light, resulting in fire and malfunction. 0 Do not use while directly touching the lens at low temperatures for a long period of time. - In cold places (environments below 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski slopes), prolonged direct contact with the metal parts of the lens may cause skin injury. Use gloves or similar when using the lens for long periods. 0 Use a soft, dry, dust-free cloth to clean the lens. - Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other similar cleaning agents to clean the lens. Using solvents may damage the lens or cause the paint to peel. - Do not use a household detergent or a chemically treated cloth. 0 Do not keep products made of rubber, PVC or similar materials in contact with the lens for a long period of time. 0 Do not disassemble or alter this product. 0 When the lens is not going to be used for a prolonged period, we recommend storing with a desiccant (silica gel). 0 Check all the parts before recording when you have not used the lens for a long period of time. 0 Avoid using or storing the lens in any of the following locations as this 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 severe changes in temperature and humidity - In sandy or dusty locations - Where there is fire - Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers - Where water may make the lens wet - Where there is vibration - Inside a vehicle 0 Refer also to the operating instructions for the digital camera. Troubleshooting A rattling sound, etc. is heard when the digital camera is turned on or off or the lens is shaken. There is a sound from the lens when taking pictures. 0 This is the sound of the lens moving and aperture operation. It is not a malfunction. 24 DVQX1714

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DVQX1714
Cautions for Use
0
Do not spray the lens with insecticides or volatile
chemicals.
– If such substances get onto the lens they can
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.
0
Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong
light sources.
– This may cause the lens to collect an excessive
amount of light, resulting in fire and malfunction.
0
Do not use while directly touching the lens at low
temperatures for a long period of time.
– In cold places (environments below 0
o
C (32
o
F), such
as ski slopes), prolonged direct contact with the metal
parts of the lens may cause skin injury. Use gloves or
similar when using the lens for long periods.
0
Use a soft, dry, dust-free cloth to clean the lens.
– Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other similar
cleaning agents to clean the lens. Using solvents
may damage the lens or cause the paint to peel.
– Do not use a household detergent or a chemically
treated cloth.
0
Do not keep products made of rubber, PVC or similar
materials in contact with the lens for a long period of time.
0
Do not disassemble or alter this product.
0
When the lens is not going to be used for a prolonged
period, we recommend storing with a desiccant (silica gel).
0
Check all the parts before recording when you have not
used the lens for a long period of time.
0
Avoid using or storing the lens in any of the following
locations as this 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 severe changes in temperature and humidity
– In sandy or dusty locations
– Where there is fire
– Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
– Where water may make the lens wet
– Where there is vibration
– Inside a vehicle
0
Refer also to the operating instructions for the digital camera.
Troubleshooting
A rattling sound, etc. is heard when the digital
camera is turned on or off or the lens is shaken.
There is a sound from the lens when taking pictures.
0
This is the sound of the lens moving and aperture
operation. It is not a malfunction.