Panasonic Marine Case Dmw-mcft5 Operating Instructions

Operating InstructionsManuel d’utilisation
Marine Case
Boîtier marin
DMW-MCFT5Model No.
Modèle
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliserl’appareil et de le conserver pour consultation ultérieure.
EPP
VQT4V83
F0113KN0
until 
2013/03/01
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Operating Instructions
Marine Case
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save 
this manual for future use.
Contents
Before Use ....................................................................................................... 3
Accessories...................................................................................................... 5...

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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 45 m/148 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...

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∫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.
∫ About...

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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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Components
1 Shutter Button
2 Motion Picture Button
3 Camera ON/OFF button
4 Mounting shoe for INON Inc., external strobe
¢1
5Front Case
6 Diffuser (supplied)
7 Front Glass
8 Zoom Button
9 Button operation section
¢2
(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)
¢1 This is a mounting shoe dedicated for an external strobe...

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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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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.
•
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•Do not use a pointed object to remove the O-ring. This may scratch or damage the 
O-ring....

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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...

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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...