Panasonic Dmw-mcft3 Operating Instructions

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2Check the O-ring.
≥
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 it. Replace the O-ring in these cases.
3Inspect the O-ring groove.
≥
Grains of sand or hardened salt crystals may get into the O-ring groove. 
Remove them carefully with an air spray or a cotton swab. If you use a cotton 
swab, be careful not to leave any fibers from it in the O-ring groove.
≥Inspect the front case groove as well as the rear case (side where O-ring is set) 
groove.
3Dirt 3
Sand
3Hair 3
Dust 3Salt 
crystals 3Lint
3
Ripped
3Twisted
3Squashed3Frayed 3Scratched3Sand
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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 the balls of your finger and 
thumb and gently remove excess grease.
≥By applying the O-ring grease thinly and evenly, the O-ring fits flexibly to the 
groove of the marine case and keeps it airtight.
≥Use only the specified grease. If you use other types of grease, the 
surface of the O-ring may be damaged causing water leakage. 
5Fit the O-ring evenly into the O-ring groove. 
Check the following:
≥There is no dirt sticking to the O-ring.
≥The O-ring has not come out.
≥The O-ring is not twisted.
≥The O-ring is not stretched too much.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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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.
≥
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
≥
To keep the Case completely airtight, do not scratch the surface of the O-ring that 
comes into contact with the sides of the Case.
≥Never use an O-ring that has been scratched  or damaged by dirt etc. This will cause 
water leakage.
≥Each time you use the Case, remove the O-ring and check that there is no dirt, 
sand, hair or other foreign materials in the O-ring groove and then apply a thin coat 
of grease (supplied). If you apply too much grease, dirt and the dust may stick to the 
O-ring causing water leakage.
≥Be sure to bring a spare O-ring in case the O-ring that you are using becomes 
damaged or scratched.
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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.
≥
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
≥
If bubbles rise from the Case when it is submerged in water or there is water inside 
the Case when you take it out of the water, there is water leakage. In these cases, 
consult your dealer.
≥If water leaks into the Case while you are using it and the digital camera is 
submerged in water, remove the battery immediately. Hydrogen gas can cause 
burning or explosion if there is a fire nearby.
≥If you dive quickly while holding the Case or throw the Case from a ship into the sea, 
some water leakage may occur because of hi gh pressure. This is not a malfunction 
of the Case. Always dive slowly into the water.
≥The Case is designed to be used at a depth of up to 40 m/130 feet. If you dive 
deeper than 40 m/130 feet, part of the Case may be damaged beyond repair.
≥When closing the Case, be careful that no foreign materials get caught between the 
O-ring and the O-ring groove. Even one strand of hair or one grain of sand can 
cause water leakage.
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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.
≥
Check that there is no remaining water inside the digital camera and the Case.
≥Be careful not to catch the shading hood  1.
3Insert the silica gel (supplied).
≥
Always use new silica gel. 
Front Case
Silica gel
Digital Camera
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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 prevent the Case from becoming 
fogged up, insert the silica gel about 1  to 2 hours before using the Case.
4Close the buckle.
‘
Check that the buckle is closed firmly.
Do not insert the strap etc. in the buckle.
5After you have attached the digital camera, check one more time that 
no water leaks into the Case. (P14)
Silica gel
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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) is sufficiently dry before inserting.
≥If sunscreen or suntan oil sticks to the Case, wash it off immediately with lukewarm 
water to prevent reduced waterproofness or discoloration.
≥Submerge in fresh water for approximately 10 minutes after using the digital camera at 
the beach or in water. Read the operating instructions for details.
≥If there are any drops of water or dirt on the camera unit, wipe off using a dry cloth 
before standing the unit upright on a dry cloth for a while and checking that the water has 
been removed. After this, please attach the camera.
When a digital camera with GPS function, compass, altimeter (depth meter), and 
barometer is attached to the marine case, positioning or measurements may not be 
possible, or may contain major errors.
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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].
≥
Read the operating instructions of the digital camera for details.
3Aim the AF area on the LCD monitor at the subject you want to focus 
on.
4Press [AF-L ] to focus.
 Press [AF-L ] again to cancel.
5Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
∫ Notes
≥
Before attaching the camera to the Case, we recommend setting the clock again.
(Read the operating instructions of the digital camera for details.)
≥If there are any particles floating in front of the camera, it may focus on them instead 
of the subject.
≥If there are drops of water or dirt sticking to the front glass, you may not be able to 
focus properly. Be sure to wipe the front glass before taking pictures. 
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Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water
When the image is too bluish in the water
1
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 exposures are 
automatically recorded. You can select  the desired picture from the 3 pictures. 
Use Burst Mode
≥When taking pictures of a fast-moving subject (a fish etc.), you can select your 
favourite picture after taking the pictures using Burst Mode. 
∫ Note
≥
WB fine adjustment (Underwater Mode) is also supported when recording motion 
pictures.
The white balance can be adjusted according to water depth or preference.
≥For more information, read the operating instructions of the digital camera.
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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.
≥
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 leakage.
2Wipe the water with a dry cloth that has no salt crystals sticking to it 
and then dry the Case completely.
≥
Do not dry the Case by exposing it to direct sunlight. This may discolor or 
damage the Case or may hasten deterioration of the O-ring.
3Open the rear of the case to remove the digital camera.
After thoroughly wiping your hands, apply your finger as shown in 
the illustration and take out the digital camera.
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