5
(ENG) VQT2F42
∫ Care of the camera
•
Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow 
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
• Do not touch the lens barrier A. (Doing so may damage the 
camera. Be careful when taking the camera out of a bag etc.)
• If the lens gets dirty, turn on the power and deploy the lens 
barrel. Then hold the lens barrel between your fingers and 
lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth. (If you leave 
fingerprints on or otherwise dirty the lens, the pictures you 
take may look whiter than normal.)
(B: 
Camera ON/OFF switch)
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun.
• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or 
hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become 
impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit 
down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. 
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
• Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being 
stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to 
malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day 
or on a beach.
• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry 
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the 
camera or the repair service centre.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
DMC-ZX1EB-VQT2F42_eng.book  5 ページ  2009年7月14日 火曜日 午後1時43分