Panasonic LX3 - Manual (Page 8)

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5.2 General Operation.
The control levers and push buttons consist of internal double O-ring seals on a stainless steel shaft. This
arrangement is very reliable, however as a precaution, when operating the controls, avoid excessively rapid
movements, as this may distort the O-ring. Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a few
seconds to power on. If the camera does not appear to respond to a control action, make sure that no other
controls are pressing on the camera, i.e. locking out further actions.
Wear the wrist strap; it is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing, especially if you are distracted.
5.3 Cleaning & Storage.
The body & lid of the housing are made of 6061 Aluminum and Acrylic respectively. 6061 Aluminum is
selected for its outstanding strength stiffness, hardness and toughness, While Acrylic for its crystal clear
transparency and high gloss surface. Both of them have good resistance to weathering, although long-term
exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Normal operating temperature range is 3¡C to 36¡C (Storage
temperature: -10¡C to 50¡C)
It is good practice to rinse off your housing with fresh water after every dive. Avoid to exposure to fine
sand. After a series of 10 or more dives, e.g. after a dive holiday, it is recommended to immerse the
housing for 2-3 hours in warm water to dissolve any salt deposits that may have built up. No chemical
cleaners should be used.
Important!!! For long term storage please remove the main closure o-rings from body.
5.4 Transportation.
Please protect the housing during transportation. It is recommended to remove the handle, and shutter
extension, and wrap the camera in foam or bubble wrap.
5.5 Accidents
The impact resistance of the housing is excellent. However after an accident the alignment of the housing
may have been altered. Therefore in the event of your housing suffering an impact force, e.g. being
dropped, it is essential that you do not use the housing for diving. Please return the housing immediately
for service and put a note inside to indicate the nature of the accident, so that the severity can be assessed.
6. Service
To ensure the continued performance of your housing, it should be serviced every year, or after every 200
dives whichever is earlier. Please note the terms for servicing the housing posted at our website. A full
service will include:

Inspect all components for wears or damage (report if repair necessary),
 Clean all sealing surfaces,
 Replace all O-ring seals,
 Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar.
Note: Replacement of damaged components may require additional cost.