Panasonic Dmw-mcft3 Operating Instructions

Operating InstructionsManuel d’utilisation
Bedienungsanleitung
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Istruzioni d’uso
使用說明書
使用说明书
Инстру\bция \fо э\bс\fлуатации
Marine Case
Boîtier marin 防水盒
DMW-MCFT3
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely.
Avant de raccorder, régler ou utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire attentivement le manuel d’utilisation.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Inbetriebnahme des
Gerätes vollständig...

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Contents
Before Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Handling and Care  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What is the O-ring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparation -Setting the O-ring-  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation -Checking...

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Before Use
≥This Marine Case is designed for a Panasonic Digital Camera.
You can enjoy taking pictures underwater at depths up to 40 m/130 feet.
≥In the case of water leakage due to insufficient care, Panasonic is in no 
way liable for damage to any products (digital camera, batteries, card etc.) 
inside this Case, photography costs or any other expenses.
≥Panasonic also offers no compensation for accidents resulting in injury or 
damage to property.
≥Read the operating instructions for your...

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Before Use (continued)
∫Using the Case in high or low temperatures
≥If you open or close the Case where it is humid or hot and then move to a place that 
is cold or dive underwater, condensation may appear inside the Case, the glass 
surface may become cloudy and the digital camera may be damaged.
≥If you suddenly move the Case from a cold place or cold water to a warm place, the 
glass surface may become cloudy. Wait until the Case becomes close to the air 
temperature before taking pictures....

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Accessories
When you first open the package, check that the Case and all the 
accessories are included and that there has been no damage to the 
Case or any of the accessories during distribution or 
transportation. If you find something unusual, consult your dealer 
before using the Case.
Do not use any accessories except those specified below.
Replacement O-ring
VMG1798
* In exclusive polyester bag
* One has been  attached to the unit 
in advance. Silica Gel (Desiccant)
(1 
g/5 pieces)...

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Handling and Care
≥Do not place the Case where it may fall.
 If the Case falls on your head or foot,  it will injure you and cause the Case to 
malfunction. 
≥ Never alter the Case.
 If water leaks into the digital camera because the Case was altered, the digital 
camera may be damaged beyond repair.
 If you continue to use the digital camera after water has leaked into it, this may  cause a fire.
≥ Do not use the Case while scuba diving without proper training.
 You should only operate the Case...

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≥Do not leave the Case where the temperature is high.
 The temperature inside the Case becomes very high particularly when it is 
exposed to direct sunlight on a beach, a ship etc. or when it is left in an airtight car 
in the summer. The heat may damage the Case or its inner parts.
 If a digital camera is attached to the Case, it may also be damaged.
 If you use the attached digital camera when the temperature inside the Case is  very high, it may cause leakage, short-circuiting or insulation...

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Components
1. Shutter Button
2. Motion Picture Button
3. Camera OFF/ON button
4. Mounting shoe for INON Inc., external strobe
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5. Front Case
6. Diffuser (supplied)
7. Front Glass
8. Zoom Button
9. Button operation section
(Read the operating 
instructions of the digital 
camera for details about 
each button operation.)
10. Rear Case
11. Buckle
12. Lock Release Lever
13. Strap Eyelet 
(for attaching the supplied hand 
strap and diffuser)
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¢ 1 This is a mounting shoe...

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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
The gum comes into contact with the sides of the Case making the 
Case waterproof and stopping water from entering from the gap.
When water pressure acts on the O-ring, the surface of the O-ring 
expands and the Case is sealed more...

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Preparation -Setting the O-ring-
Be 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.
1Loosen the O-ring with your fingers to remove it.
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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.
∫Note
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Do not use a pointed object to remove the O-ring. This may scratch or damage the...