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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 blower brush to clean the imag e sensor.
• If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the blower, consult  the dealer or Panasonic.
∫For care of the viewfinder/Eye cup• Before you remove stains on the viewfiner and eye 
cup or start other types of cleaning, remove the 
eye cup ( 1
). Blow away the dust on the viewfinder 
surface with a blower (commercially available), 
and wipe the surface lightly with a dry, soft cloth. 
Attach the eye cup after the cleaning ( 2
).
• Be careful not to lose the eye cup.
• Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors m ay appear on the monitor and it 
may malfunction.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the  Monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly 
darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
About the Monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the  Monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spo ts (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Though the Mon itor/Viewfinder 
screen parts are produced with highly controlled precision tech nology, some 
pixels may be inactive or always lit. The spots will not be rec orded on pictures 
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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 accumulating on or en tering 
the lens, attach the lens rear cap when the lens is not in use.
• To protect the lens contact points  A, do not place the lens with its 
mount surface facing down. In addition, do not allow the lens c ontact 
points to become dirty.
• To improve the dust- and splash-proof performance, the mount o f the 
interchangeable lens (H-ES12060/H-FS12060/H-HSA12035) is embedd ed 
with the lens mount rubber. If you change the lens repeatedly,  friction with the lens mount rubber 
may leave scratches on the camera’s mount. However, those scrat ches do not affect the 
performance of this unit. For the replacement of the lens mount  rubber, contact Panasonic.
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This rea ction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
• Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep  away from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body  of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the came ra.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (s upplied) and the AC cable 
(supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country th at you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.• The battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an exp losion.
• The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with ba ttery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal  objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
• This can cause short-circuiting or heat generation and you may  be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
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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 current is consumed if it is left conne cted.)
• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct  sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and  when storing or carrying the 
card.
• Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to get into the terminals on  the back of the card and do not 
touch the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of  the memory card
“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify  the file management 
information, it will not erase the data in the memory card comp letely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use  the commercially 
available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the 
memory card before transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of  the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [Profile Setup]/Face Recogniti on function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
We recommend that you enable [Wi-Fi Password] and [Wi-Fi Function Lock] to protect 
personal information.  (P305 , 306)
Disclaimer
• Information including personal information may be altered or v anish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way  for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal inf ormation.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party, or disposing.• After making a copy of personal information, always delete inf ormation such as personal 
information and wireless LAN connection settings that you have  saved within the camera with 
[Reset Network Settings]/[Delete account]  (P244, 298) .
• Reset the settings to protect the personal information.  (P244)
Charger
Card
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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”. 
(P343)
When uploading images on web services
• Images may contain information that can be used for identifyin g individuals such as titles, 
recording dates, and location information. When uploading image s on web services, check 
carefully, and then upload.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively st able temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
• Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will dischar ge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will dischar ge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recomme nd charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it  has completely discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel)  when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
• Check all the parts before taking pictures when you have not used the camera for a long period  of time.
• Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down  due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused du e to loss of recorded data.
• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when thi s unit is attached to it.
• You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when usi ng a tripod or unipod.
• Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an  angle when attaching or detaching 
the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use e xcessive force when 
turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be d amaged or scratched if the 
camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod.
• When using this unit with a large-diameter lens, the lens may  come into contact with the 
pedestal depending on the tripod/unipod. Tightening the screw w ith the lens and pedestal in 
contact with each other may damage this unit or the lens. There fore it is recommended to 
attach the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1: optional) before mounting o n the tripod/unipod.
• Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod caref ully.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
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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 
damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN 
device.
∫ Use of the Wi-Fi function of this camera is presumed to be in c ountries where this 
camera is sold
There is the risk that the camera violates the radio wave regul ations if used in countries 
other than those where this camera is sold, and Panasonic takes  no responsibility for any 
violations.
∫ There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received  via radio waves may be 
intercepted by a third party.
∫ Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or 
interference
• Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static el ectricity or interference, such as 
near microwave ovens. These may cause the interruption of the r adio waves.
• Using the camera near devices such as microwave ovens or cordl ess telephones that use the 
2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices.
∫ Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized t o use
When the camera utilizes its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks  will be searched 
automatically. When this happens , wireless networks that you are not authorized to use 
(SSID
¢) may be displayed, however  do not attempt to connec t to the ne twork as it may be 
considered as unauthorized access.
¢ SSID refers to the name that is used to identify a network over  a wireless LAN connection. If 
the SSID matches for both devices, transmission is possible.
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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.
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in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other 
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therefrom.
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®.
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®.
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