Precautions
Handling of the lens
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• When using this lens, take care not to drop, bump, or
apply undue force to it. Doing so may cause
malfunction or damage to this lens and the digital
camera.
• When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the
surface of the lens, the images may be affected. Lightly
wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before
and after recording.
• When the lens is not in use, be sure to attach the lens cap
and lens rear cap to prevent dust and other particles from
accumulating on or entering the lens.
• To protect the lens contact points (A), do not do the
following. These may cause malfunction.
– Touch the lens contact
points.
– Allow the lens contact
points to become dirty.
– Place the lens with its
mount surface facing
down.
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SQT1199 (ENG)
Dust and splash resistant
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• The dust and splash resistant of the lens will not
prevent the entry of dust or water droplets completely.
Take the following precautions to provide satisfactory
dust and splash resistant performance. If the lens is
not working properly, consult the dealer or Panasonic.
– Attach to a digital camera that is dust and splash
resistant.
– When attaching or removing the lens, be careful so that
foreign objects such as sand, dust, and water droplets
do not adhere to or enter the lens mount rubber, contact
points, digital camera and lens.
– If the lens is exposed to water droplets or other liquids,
wipe them off with a soft, dry cloth.
– When using the built-in slide lens hood, ensure that
particles such as sand and dust do not stick to the
lens barrel, where the built-in slide lens hood slides.
• To improve the dust and splash resistant performance of
the lens, a lens mount rubber is used in the mount.
– The lens mount rubber will leave scuff marks on the
digital camera mount, but this does not impact
performance.
– For information on changing the lens mount rubber,
contact Panasonic.