[. . . ] 23 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre • Or go on line through our Internet • For customers within the UK: Accessory ordering application at 08705 357357 www. €¢ Most major credit and debit cards • For customers within the Republic of accepted. Ireland: 01 289 8333 • Visit our website for product information • All enquiries transactions and distribution • E-mail: customer. €¢ For UK, ROI: 08701 505610 • Also available through our Internet is Direct Sales at Panasonic UK direct shopping for a wide range of • Order accessory and consumable items finished products, take a browse on our for your product with ease and website for further details. [. . . ] Water Water pressure O-ring O-ring When the O-ring is crushed by water pressure, the surface of the O-ring expands and the Case is sealed more tightly. The O-ring prevents water leakage by coming into uniform contact with the sides of the Case. Book 10 ページ ２００６年３月１３日　月曜日　午前１０時５分 Preparation -Setting the O-ringBe sure to set the O-ring before attaching a digital camera. ‰¥ Loosen part of the O-ring with the tips of two fingers and then lift the loosened part. O-ring O-ring ∫ Note ≥ Do not use a pointed object to remove the O-ring. Book 11 ページ ２００６年３月１３日　月曜日　午前１０時５分 2 Check the O-ring. ‰¥ Check that there is no dirt, sand, hair, dust, salt crystals, lint or old grease on the O-ring. 3Dirt 3Sand 3Hair 3Dust 3Salt crystals 3Lint ≥ There may be dirt on the O-ring that you cannot see. ‰¥ Be careful not to leave any fibers from the dry cloth on the O-ring when wiping it. ‰¥ Check that the O-ring is not ripped, twisted, squashed, frayed or scratched and that there is no sand sticking to it. 3Ripped 3Twisted 3Squashed 3Frayed 3Scratched 3Sand sticking 3 Inspect the O-ring groove. ‰¥ Grains of sand or hardened salt crystals may get into the O-ring groove. If you use a cotton swab, be careful not to leave any fibers from it in the O-ring groove. Book 12 ページ ２００６年３月１３日　月曜日　午前１０時５分 Preparation -Setting the O-ring- (continued) 4 5 Inspect the opposite side of the O-ring in the same way. ‰¥ Apply a rice-grain size of grease (supplied) evenly to the O-ring with the tip of your finger. ‰¥ Dirt or dust will stick to the O-ring if you apply too much grease. If you use other types of grease, the surface of the O-ring may be damaged causing water leakage. Check the following: ≥ There is no dirt sticking to the O-ring. Book 13 ページ ２００６年３月１３日　月曜日　午前１０時５分 7 Inspect the O-ring one last time. Check the following one more time: ≥ There is no dirt sticking to the O-ring. ‰¥ There are no scratches or squashed parts on the O-ring. Thoroughly wipe any grease off your hands with a dry cloth and then wash your hands with water. [. . . ] ˆ« Notes ≥ Do not wash the Case with high-pressure water as it may cause water leakage. ‰¥ Do not leave the digital camera inside the Case when storing it. Caution for Use ∫ Handling of the O-ring ≥ Do not use alcohol, thinner or a chemical cleaning agent for cleaning the O-ring. ‰¥ If you will not be using the Case for a long period of time, remove the O-ring from the O-ring groove, apply a thin coat of grease (supplied), place it in a clean polyester bag and then store it in a cool, dark place to prevent the surface from being damaged. [. . . ]