Panasonic ZS3 - Manual (Page 7)

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5. Use & Care of Housing
5.1 Pre Dive Function Check.
Just before entering the water, make a habit of reviewing that you have carried out the proper
steps to close the housing and the bulkhead is connected. Make a visual check of the O-ring seal.
It is also useful to switch on the camera, and check that controls e.g. on/off, zoom, shutter
functions operate normally.
l Check housing is closed
l Check O-ring is in the groove between housing and Acrylic
l Check battery and memory card status on the LCD display
l Check control knob and zoom function.
Always avoid submerging the housing in hot water for a prolonged time or a cleansing
tank where the water may be heated up by the sun.
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 dose 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.