-If you see this symbol-
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling
systems
This symbol on the products, packaging,
and/or accompanying documents means
that used electrical and electronic products
must not be mixed with general household
waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products, please take them to
applicable collection points in accordance with your
national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling,
please contact your local authority.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of
this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
Precautions
∫ Handling of the lens
When using this lens, take care not to drop, bump,
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or apply undue force to it. Doing so may cause
malfunction or damage to this lens and the digital
camera.
When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the
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surface of the lens, the images may be affected. Lightly wipe
the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after
recording.
When the lens is not in use, be sure to attach the lens
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cap and lens rear cap to prevent dust and other
particles from accumulating on or entering the lens.
To protect the lens contact
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points (A), do not do the
following. These may
cause malfunction.
– Touch the lens contact
points.
– Allow the lens contact
points to become dirty.
– Place the lens with its
mount surface facing
down.
∫ Dust and splash resistant
The dust and splash resistant of the lens will not
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prevent the entry of dust or water droplets
completely. Take the following precautions to
provide satisfactory dust and splash resistant
performance. If the lens is not working properly,
consult the dealer or Panasonic.
– Attach to a digital camera that is dust and splash
resistant.
– When attaching or removing the lens, be careful so
that foreign objects such as sand, dust, and water
droplets do not adhere to or enter the lens mount
rubber, contact points, digital camera and lens.