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Removing dirt on the image sensor
The image sensor is very precise and delicate, so be sure to observe the following when 
you do have to clean it yourself.
• Blow off the dust on the surface of the im age sensor with a commercially available blower 
brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly.
• Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount .
• Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the imag e sensor may get scratched.
• Do not use any objects except a...

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• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outsid e or near a window.
• When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the  surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft,  dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
• To prevent dust and other particles from...

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• The [CHARGE] indicator may blink under the influence of static electricity or electromagnetic 
wave. This phenomenon has no effects on charging.
• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio recepti on may be disturbed.
Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.
• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used . This is not a malfunction.
• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of...

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• Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.
• Settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired .
• Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or Pa nasonic if above operations 
are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory  card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of  the memory card”. 
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When uploading images on web services
• Images may...

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• If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens (more than about 1 kg/35.3 oz) to the camera body, 
do not carry the camera by the shoulder strap.
Hold the camera and the lens when carrying them.
∫ Use the camera as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than 
wireless LAN devices, ensure t hat the appropriate measures are  taken for safety designs 
and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any r esponsibility for any...

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• G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a  Micro Four Thirds System 
standard.
• Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are  trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, 
in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other 
countries.
• Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, in Japan, the 
United States, the European Union and other countries.
• SDXC...

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license 
therefrom.
• The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are registered 
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use 
of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under 
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those 
of their respective owners.
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of 
Wi-Fi Alliance
®.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Identifier mark is a  certification mark of...