Reference Manual

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Introduction
<Important> Notes about shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof
per
formance and condensation
Precautions when cleaning
•
Do not puncture the microphone or speaker openings with a sharp implement. If the
inside of the camera is damaged, the waterproof performance will deteriorate.
•
Do not use soap, neutral detergents, or chemicals such as benzene.
Notes about shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof
p
erformance
• Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it
against a water surface.
• Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater.
- Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or
waterfalls.
- Do not expose to depths greater than 10 m (33 ft) underwater.
- Make sure not to drop the camera underwater. This camera does not oat in
water.
• Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more.
• Do not insert a wet memory card or battery in the camera.
- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover when the camera or
your hands are wet. Doing so may cause water to seep inside the camera or
result in camera malfunction.
• Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater.