[. . . ] This could cause the lens to collect an excessive amount of light, resulting in fire and malfunction. Under no circumstances should the unit be stored in any of the following locations since doing so may cause problems in operation or malfunctioning. In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer – In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or where the changes in temperature and humidity are acute – In locations with high concentrations of sand, dust or dirt – Where there is fire – Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers – Where water may make the unit wet – Where there is vibration – Inside a vehicle • Refer also to the operating instructions of the digital camera. When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period, we recommend storing with a desiccant (silica gel). [. . . ] If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery and/or the connected AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on. The lens can be used with a digital camera compatible with the lens mount standard for the “Micro Four ThirdsTM System”. It cannot be mounted on the Four ThirdsTM mount specification camera. The appearance and specifications of products described in this manual may differ from the actual products you have purchased due to later enhancements. Micro Four ThirdsTM and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries. Four ThirdsTM and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries. • G MICRO SYSTEM is an interchangeable lens type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. Contact points Lens mount rubber Lens fitting mark
Troubleshooting
A sound is heard when the camera is turned on or off. This is the sound of lens or aperture movement and is not a malfunction. D
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• If you zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur. In very quiet situations Auto Focus operating sounds may be recorded during motion picture recording. in such situations , switching to Manual Focus will improve the situation. To [ON] when recording a motion picture, operating sounds may be recorded. 3 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) Maximum image magnification 0. 9 inch) (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) Mass Approx. Before attaching or detaching the lens, check that the digital camera is turned off. Before attaching the lens to the digital camera, remove the lens rear cap A by rotating it in the direction of the arrow. (See illustration ) • To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens, be sure to attach the lens cap/lens rear cap after detaching the lens from the digital camera. ∫ Attaching Filters
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• This lens has a dust-proof and splash-proof construction. If the lens is not working properly, consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. [. . . ] This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase: (a) Cabinet Part(s) (e) DVD, Blu-ray or Recordable Discs (b) Video or Audio Tapes (f) Video / Audio Heads from wear and tear in normal use (c) SD cards or USB devices (g) Information stored on Hard Disk Drive, USB stick or SD card (d) User replaceable Batteries (h) DTV reception issues caused by TV Aerial / Cabling / Wall socket(s) etc 5. In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also entitled to have the product repaired or replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. [. . . ]