Panasonic Marine Case Dmw-mcft5 Operating Instructions

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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....

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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 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...

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Attaching the Digital Camera
Read the notes on page 15 before attaching the digital camera.
Turn off the digital camera and remove the strap from it.
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.
1Front...

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3Insert the silica gel (supplied).
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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.
•Always use new silica gel.
•When inserting the silica gel, bend it as shown in the illustration 
below and then insert it as far as possible. If you close...

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•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. (P12)
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 there is a lot of sand or dust and in humid 
or wet places.
•If there is a sudden change of humidity caused by...

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Taking Pictures
∫Be sure to check the following before entering the waterCheck the following before diving.•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
1Turn the camera on.
2Set to the [Advanced Underwater Mode].
3Aim the AF area on the LCD monitor at the subject you 
want to focus on.
4Fix the focus...

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Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water
It is recommended to use the Recording Mode (Advanced Underwater) 
appropriate for underwater when recording underwater.
It may not be possible to record images with intended brightness or color 
depending on the recording conditions (depth/weather/subject), so try using 
following functions together.
It is recommended to use burst function to record subject that is moving fast, 
etc.Note
•For details of white balance fine adjustment (Advanced...

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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...

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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.
4Remove the O-ring from the Case and check that there is 
no dirt etc. in the O-ring groove.
5Check that there are no scratches etc. on the O-ring while 
you are applying the grease.
Notes
Be careful of the following points when taking out the digital camera.
•Remove the camera with clean hands. (Wash your hands with...

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Cleaning and Storing
1Wash the outside of the Case with water.
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Wash the outside of the Case until it is clean. (P18)•Confirm that the O-ring is set securely, be sure to close the Case, and then 
wash only the outside with water.
•Wipe off any dirt inside the Case with a wet, soft cloth.
2Store the Case after drying it thoroughly at room 
temperature.
Notes•Do not wash the Case with high-pressure water as it may cause water leakage. 
Remove the digital camera before washing the Case with...