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DMW-MCTZ3.book 1 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分
Operating Instructions
Marine Case
Model No. DMW-MCTZ3
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance , please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 2 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Contents Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Handling and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What is the O-ring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Preparation -Setting the O-ring- . . . . . . . . .
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 3 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Before Use ≥ This Marine Case is designed for Panasonic Digital Camera. You can enjoy taking pictures underwater at depths up to 40 m/130 feet. ≥ In the case of water leakage due to insufficient care, Matsushita is in no way liable for damage to any products (digital camera, batteries, card etc.) inside this Case, photography costs or any other expenses. ≥ Matsushita also offers no compensation for accidents resulting in injury or damage to propert
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 4 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Before Use (continued) ∫ Using the Case in high or low temperatures ≥ If you open or close the Case where it is humid or hot and then move to a place that is cold or dive underwater, condensation may appear inside the Case, the glass surface may become cloudy and the digital camera may be damaged. ≥ If you suddenly move the Case from a cold place or cold water to a warm place, the glass surface may become cloudy. Wait until the Case becomes close t
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 5 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Accessories When you first open the package, check that the Case and all the accessories are included and that there has been no damage to the Case or any of the accessories during distribution or transportation. If you find something unusual, consult your dealer before using the Case. Do not use any accessories except those specified below. O-ring Silica Gel (Desiccant) VMG1798 (1 g /5 pieces) VZG0371 Grease (for O-ring) Hand Strap VZG0372 VFC419
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 6 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Handling and Care ≥ Do not place the Case where it may fall. � If the Case falls on your head or foot, it will injure you and cause the Case to malfunction. ≥ Never alter the Case. � If water leaks into the digital camera because the Case was altered, the digital camera may be damaged beyond repair. � If you continue to use the digital camera after water has leaked into it, this may cause a fire. ≥ Do not use the Case while scuba diving without pr
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 7 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 ≥ Do not leave the Case where the temperature is high. � The temperature inside the Case becomes very high particularly when it is exposed to direct sunlight on a beach, a ship etc. or when it is left in an airtight car in the summer. The heat may damage the Case or its inner parts. � If a digital camera is attached to the Case, it may also be damaged. � If you use the attached digital camera when the temperature inside the Case is very high, it ma
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 8 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Components 1. Zoom Lever 12 3 4 5 2. Strap Eyelet (for attaching the supplied hand strap and diffuser) 6 3. Shutter Button 4. Mode Dial 5. Front Case 7 6. Diffuser (supplied) 7. Front Glass 8. Camera ON/OFF Switch 8 9. 3/Exposure Compensation/ 9 Auto Bracket/White Balance 10 Fine Adjustment/Backlight 11 Compensation In Simple 12 Mode Button 10. 1/Flash Setting Button 11. [MENU/SET] Button 16 15 14 13 12. [FUNC]/Delete Button 13. 4/[REV] Button 14
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 9 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 What is the O-ring? ≥ The O-ring is a waterproofing packing used for underwater cameras, watches and diving equipment. ≥ The O-ring keeps the Case waterproof by sealing the gap between the rear case and the front case. ∫ How the O-ring keeps the Case waterproof Rear Case Digital Camera O-ring Front Case The gum comes into contact with the sides of the Case making the Case waterproof and stopping water from entering from the gap. Water Water pressur
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MARINE BODY.fm 10 ページ ２００７年２月７日 水曜日 午後３時３１分 Preparation -Setting the O-ring- Be sure to set the O-ring before attaching a digital camera. Thoroughly wash and dry your hands before handling the O-ring. Place the O-ring where there is no sand or dust. 1 Loosen the O-ring with your fingers to remove it. ≥ Loosen part of the O-ring with the tips of two fingers and then lift the loosened part. Be careful not to scratch the O-ring with your fingernails. O-ring O-ring ∫ Note ≥ Do not use a pointed
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 11 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 2 Check the O-ring. ≥ Check that there is no dirt, sand, hair, dust, salt crystals, lint or grease on the O-ring. If you find any of these, remove them with a soft, dry cloth. 3Dirt 3Sand 3Hair 3Dust 3Salt crystals 3Lint ≥ There may be dirt on the O-ring that you cannot see. Check if there is any dirt by rubbing your finger over the O-ring. ≥ Be careful not to leave any fibers from the dry cloth on the O-ring when wiping it. ≥ Check that the O-ring
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 12 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Preparation -Setting the O-ring- (continued) 4 Inspect the opposite side of the O-ring in the same way. 5 Apply the grease (supplied). ≥ 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. ≥ Use only the specified grease. If you use other types of grease, the surface of the O-ring may be damaged causing water leakage. ≥ Do not apply the
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 13 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 7 Inspect the O-ring one last time. Check the following one more time: ≥ There is no dirt sticking to the O-ring. ≥ The O-ring has not come out. ≥ The O-ring is not twisted. ≥ 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. 8 Close the buckle. 1 2 ≥ Check that no foreign materials are sticking to the outer surface of the O-ring and the buckle on
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 14 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Preparation -Checking the Case is Waterproof- After setting the O-ring, check that no water leaks into the Case by submerging it in a water tank, bath tub etc. for more than about 3 minutes before attaching a digital camera. ≥ Do not use the Case in water over 40 °C/104 °F. The heat may damage the Case or cause water leakage. ‘ Carry out the same test after attaching the digital camera to the Case. (P15) ∫ Notes ≥ If bubbles rise from the Case whe
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 15 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Preparation -Attaching the Digital Camera- Check that the ON/OFF Switch on the camera and the case is set to [OFF]. ≥ Remove the strap from the digital camera. 1 Push 2 up with your finger while sliding 1 to open the buckle. 2 1 2 Attach the digital camera to the Case. 1 ≥ Be careful not to catch the shading ring 1. 3 Insert the silica gel (supplied). ≥ Always use new silica gel. Silica gel 15 VQT1F25
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 16 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Preparation -Attaching the Digital Camera- (continued) ≥ When inserting the silica gel, bend it as shown in the illustration below and then insert it as far as possible. If you close the Case with the silica gel not fully inserted, the silica gel will get caught in the O-ring causing water leakage. ≥ If the air temperature is high and the water temperature is low, condensation may appear inside the Case. To prevent condensation, make sure that th
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 17 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 ∫ Notes ≥ Check one more time that the O-ring is fitted evenly into the O-ring groove. ≥ Avoid opening or closing the Case where there is a lot of sand or dust and in humid or wet places. ≥ If there is a sudden change in temperature, condensation may appear inside the Case. ≥ If sunscreen or sun oil sticks to the Case, wash it off immediately with lukewarm water to prevent reduced waterproofness or discoloration. ∫ Attaching the weights About usin
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 18 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Taking Pictures ∫ Before taking pictures underwater Check the following before diving. ≥ Is there sufficient remaining battery power? ≥ Is there sufficient memory in the card? ≥ Is the O-ring fitted evenly into the O-ring groove? ≥ Have you checked that no water leaks into the Case? ≥ Is the buckle closed firmly? ∫ Taking pictures 1 Turn the camera on. Press 1 to release the lock Press 2 to lock. and then set to [ON]. OFF ON OFF ON 1 2 2 Display the
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 19 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water When the image is too bluish in the water 1 Press 3 ( ) several times until [] appears. 2 Press 2 () 1 () to adjust the white balance. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish. ≥ You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Select the best picture Set the flash to [ ]. Using the auto bracket function (For models with an auto bracket function) ≥ Each time the shutter button is pressed, 3 pictures with different e
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DMW-MCTZ3.book 20 ページ ２００７年２月６日 火曜日 午後１時２１分 After Use After finishing taking pictures, follow the steps below. 1 Submerge the Case in fresh water for about 30 minutes or more without removing the digital camera to remove any salt crystals etc. ≥ Press all the operation buttons etc. on the Case to wash away any seawater. If the salt crystals are not removed from the buttons etc., they will harden and the buttons will become unoperable. ≥ Do not wash the Case with fast-running or pressurized
