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.
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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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 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 high 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 45 m/148 feet. If you dive 
deeper than 45 m/148 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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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 Case
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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 the Case with 
the silica gel not fully inserted, the silica gel will get caught in the O-
ring causing water leakage.
4Close the buckle.
Silica gelDigital Camera
Silica gel
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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 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.
When using a digital camera with GPS/Wi-Fi
®/NFC function ±: Available —: Not available
¢1 If a digital camera is attached to the marine case, failure of positioning or other  major errors may occur due to interference in the reception of radio waves from 
the GPS satellite.
¢2 When connecting the digital camera to a smartphone by using the NFC function,  do so before attaching it to the marine case.
“Wi-Fi” is a registerd mark of the “Wi-Fi Alliance”.
When a digital camera with compass, altimeter (depth meter), and 
barometer is attached to the marine case, measurements may not be 
possible, or may contain major errors.
GPSWi-FiNFC
When the marine case is attached ±¢1±¢2—
Underwater use —— —
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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 and take the picture.
Notes•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.
•Sound cannot be recorded correctly when recording motion pictures.
For details of [Advanced Underwater Mode] setting or fixing the focus, refer 
to the operating instructions of the digital camera.
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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 Underwater Mode) or other 
functions, refer to the operating instructions of the digital camera.
Color is reddish, 
bluish White balance fine adjustment
(Advanced Underwater Mode)
•This can adjust the red or blue tone.
Too bright/
too darkExposure compensation
(For models with an Exposure Compensation Function)•This can adjust the brightness.
Auto bracket function
(For models with an Auto Bracket Function)
•This can record multiple images with different 
exposure at once.
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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.
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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 fresh water and then 
thoroughly dry them.)
•Thoroughly dry any moisture on your body or hair. (Be particularly careful about 
any water coming from the sleeves of your thermal suit.)
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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 water.
•Do not leave the digital camera inside the Case when storing it.•Detach the O-ring from the marine case and store so it will not dry. For details, 
please read page 21.
When storing for a long period of time, insert in the supplied exclusive polyester 
bag after first removing the O-ring.
Handling and Care
•Do not place the Case where it may fall.–If the Case falls on your head or foot, it will injure you and cause the Case to 
malfunction.
•Never alter the Case.–If water leaks into the digital camera because the Case was altered, the digital 
camera may be damaged beyond repair.
–If you continue to use the digital camera after water has leaked into it, this may 
cause a fire.
•Do not use the Case while scuba diving without proper training.–You should only operate the Case while scuba diving if you have been properly 
trained and certified for this sport.
•Never place the Case, grease, silica gel or O-ring within the reach of infants.–If any part of an infant’s body is caught in the Case, it may cause an injury.–Infants may accidentally swallow the grease, silica gel or O-ring.–Consult a doctor immediately if you think an infant may have swallowed the 
grease, silica gel or O-ring.
•Do not hang the strap around your neck underwater.–It may become wound around your neck causing suffocation or other serious 
injuries.
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