Panasonic DMC-TS1 User Manual

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VQT1Z45

Before Use

Securely close the SD card/battery door and terminal cover

Using the camera underwater

This camera can be used under water to a depth not exceeding 3 m (10 feet), where the water

temperature is between 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) and not longer than 60 minutes continuously.

If there is water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft cloth and dried in a

well ventilated area.

Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover.

Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be

maintained, and there is a chance of water leak)

Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera at the location where the

water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong water pressure may be

applied, and it may cause malfunction)

The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by

securely placing the hand strap around your wrist or similar measure.

Do not use in water that exceeds 40 oC (104 oF) such as in baths, hot tubs, spas and hot springs.

When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun

screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.

Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet

card or battery into the camera.

Caring of the camera after using it underwater

Replacing the waterproof seal

The integrity of the waterproof seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To

avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please

contact Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information.

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Red part

To prevent water leakage please check very

carefully that no foreign object such as sand,

hair, dust or fluid is present anywhere within

the area of the door seal and door. Close the

door by pressing it firmly until it clicks. Confirm

that the “red” area on the lock tab is not visible.

After all underwater use, dry the camera thoroughly,

as quickly as possible using a lint free cloth. This must

be done within 60 minutes of use, or the waterproof

seals may be damaged.

If the camera was used in salt water the camera must

be thoroughly rinsed and cleansed as quickly as

possible. It’s recommended that it is first rinsed with

fresh water, then submersed in fresh water in a

shallow container for about 10 minutes. When the

camera is removed, thoroughly dry it.

Droplets of water may collect in the area around the battery door. Before opening the door

make sure this area is water-free.

This camera has a water drain that allows water that has accumulated under the plastic trim to

drain. This may continue for up to 10 minutes, even after the camera is dried. You can place the

camera in a vertical position on a dry cloth during this time.

If the zoom lever or mode dial does not move smoothly, it may be caused by the adhesion of

foreign objects. It may cause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects

on the zoom lever or mode dial by shaking the camera in fresh water. Confirm that the zoom

lever and mode dial moves smoothly after cleaning.

After soaking or washing the unit, wipe off water drops with a dry soft cloth and dry the unit in

an area of shade with a draft.

This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the power button and zoom lever

etc. As a result of this, bubbles may come out when you soak the unit in water, but it is not a

malfunction. Make sure that water is completely drained from the unit after soaking in water by

standing the unit on a dry cloth for a while.

Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof performance will deteriorate

due to deformation.

Do not use chemicals, such as benzine, thinner, or alcohol, soap, detergents.

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