Panasonic Dmw-mcft3 Operating Instructions

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2Check the O-ring.
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Check that there is no dirt, sand, hair, dust, salt crystals, lint or grease on the 
O-ring. If you find any of these, remove them with a soft, dry cloth.
≥There may be dirt on the O-ring that you cannot see. Check if there is any dirt by 
rubbing your finger over the O-ring.
≥Be careful not to leave any fibers from the dry cloth on the O-ring when wiping it.
≥Check that the O-ring is not ripped, twisted, squashed, frayed or scratched and 
that there is no sand sticking to...

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Preparation -Setting the O-ring- (continued)
4Apply the grease (supplied).
Apply O-ring grease to clean the surface of the O-ring and replenish the oil.
≥Apply a rice-grain size of grease (supplied) evenly to the O-ring with the tip of 
your finger. (Do not apply the grease with paper or a cloth. The fibers from the 
paper or cloth may stick to the O-ring.)
≥If there is too much grease on the O-ring, dirt and dust will stick to it causing 
water to leak in. Therefore, hold the O-ring between...

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6Inspect the O-ring one last time.
Check the following one more time:
≥There is no dirt sticking to the O-ring.
≥The O-ring has not come out.
≥The O-ring is not twisted.
≥There are no scratches or squashed parts on the O-ring.
Thoroughly wipe any grease off your hands with a dry cloth. Afterwards 
wash thoroughly with fresh water.
7Close the buckle.
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Check that no foreign materials are sticking to the outer surface of the O-ring or 
the buckle on the front case and then close the Case.
∫Notes...

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Preparation -Checking the Case is Waterproof-
After setting the O-ring, check that no water leaks into the Case by 
submerging it in a water tank, bath tub etc. for more than about 
3 minutes before attaching a digital camera.
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Do not use the Case in water over 40 °C/104 °F. The heat may damage the Case or 
cause water leakage.
‘Carry out the same test after attaching the digital camera to the Case. (P15)
∫Notes
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If bubbles rise from the Case when it is submerged in water or there is water...

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Preparation -Attaching the Digital Camera-
Read the notes on page 17 before attaching the digital camera.
Check that the digital camera is set to [OFF].
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Remove the strap and silicon jacket from the digital camera.
1Push 2 up with your finger while sliding 1 to open the buckle.
2Attach the digital camera to the Case.
Be careful of the direction and insert the digital camera into the Case 
as shown in the illustration.
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Check that there is no remaining water inside the digital camera and the...

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Preparation -Attaching the Digital Camera- (continued)
≥When inserting the silica gel, bend it as shown in the illustration below 
and then insert it as far as possible. If you close the Case with the silica 
gel not fully inserted, the silica gel will get caught in the O-ring causing 
water leakage.
≥If the air temperature is high and the water temperature is low, condensation 
may appear inside the Case. To prevent condensation, insert silica gel 
(supplied) inside the Case in advance. To...

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∫Notes
≥Be careful not to get the shading hood dirty with fingerprints etc.≥Check one more time that the O-ring is fitted evenly into the O-ring groove.≥Avoid opening or closing the Case where ther e is a lot of sand or dust and in humid 
or wet places.
≥If there is a sudden change of humidity caused by moist air entering the Case, 
condensation may appear inside the Case.
≥To prevent condensation, set the digital camera in as dry a place as possible. Also, 
check that the silica gel (supplied)...

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Taking Pictures
∫Be sure to check the following before entering the water
Check the following before diving.
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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?
≥Is the buckle closed firmly?
∫ Taking pictures
1Press the OFF/ON button and turn on the digital camera.
2Set [Underwater].
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Read the operating instructions of the digital camera for details....

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Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water
When the image is too bluish in the water
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Select [White Balance] from the [Rec] Mode menu.
2Press [DISP.] to display [WB Adjust.].
3Press [AF-L ]/[ ] to adjust the white balance.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
≥You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Select the best picture
Set the flash to [ ].
Using the Auto Bracket Function (For models with an Auto Bracket Function)
≥Each time the shutter button is pressed, 3 pictures with different...

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After Use
After you have finished taking pictures, follow the steps below.
1Submerge the Case in fresh water for about 30 minutes or more 
without removing the digital camera to remove any salt crystals etc.
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Press all the operation buttons etc. on the Case to wash away any 
seawater. If the salt crystals are not removed from the buttons etc., they 
will harden and the buttons will become inoperable.
≥Do not wash the Case with fast-running or pressurized water etc. as it may 
cause water...