Splashproofing Precautions
Precautions before Underwater Use
Submersion and continued shooting up to a depth of 1.0 meters after starting a recording operation above the water surface is supported, subject to the precautions below.
• When shooting in water or in an area where water droplets are getting on the camera, the lens may fog while shooting or the next time you use the camera to record images.
This can be avoided by placing the camera, with its covers open, into a plastic bag along with commercially available silica gel before shooting.
This will dry the interior of the camera and avoid lens fogging.
• Check the contact surfaces of the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover gaskets for dirt, sand, and any other foreign matter.
Clean contact surfaces by wiping them with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Note that a single strand of hair or a single grain of sand can allow water to leak into the camera.
• Check the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover splashproofing gaskets are free of cracks, scratches, and other damage.
• Close the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover securely into place.
• Never open or close the [CARD] cover or [USB] cover while near water or in an area exposed to sea breezes. Also avoid opening or closing the covers while your hands are wet.
• This camera will sink if dropped underwater. Use the strap or some other means to avoid dropping.
• The splashproofing of this camera protects it against salt water and fresh water only.
Protection is not provided against hot spring water.
• Never leave the camera for long periods in a location subjected to very low temperatures or very high temperatures in excess of 40°C (104°F). In particular, avoid leaving the camera in areas exposed to strong direct sunlight, in a motor vehicle on a hot day, etc. Any of these conditions can result in a deterioration of splashproofing.
• Wireless communication with wireless LAN or Bluetooth wireless technology is not supported under water. Connection between a submerged camera and a controller or smartphone is not supported.
• Use of the controller's touch panel is not supported while the controller is submerged.
Precautions during Underwater Use
• The camera is designed for use at depths no greater than 1.0 meters and at water temperatures within the range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not leave the camera submerged for longer than 30 minutes.
• When repeatedly immersing the camera for underwater user, allow at least 15 minutes to elapse between immersions.
• Never open the [CARD] cover or [USB] cover while the camera is submerged.
• Do not dive into water while holding the camera. Also, do not use the camera in rapids, under a waterfall, or in any other rough water condition. Exposing the camera to strong water pressure can cause leaking and malfunction.
• Take care that you do not drop the camera into water or allow it to strike the surface of the water. Doing so can cause leaking.
Precautions after Underwater Use
• Before opening the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover, use a clean, dry, soft cloth to wipe the camera free of all moisture and dirt.
• If you open the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover while the camera is wet, be sure to wipe its inside surfaces free of all moisture before closing it.
Cleaning after Use
Perform the following steps to clean the camera after using it under water or after it becomes soiled with sand, dirt, or mud. Note that the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover must be closed securely when performing these steps.
IMPORTANT!
• The temperature of the water used to wash the camera should be no greater than 30°C (86°F). Never use detergent, hot water, or strongly running water to clean the camera. Doing so creates the risk of leaking and malfunction.
• Never swing the camera around to remove water, and never use a dryer or other intense heat to dry it.
• Never place the camera in a washing machine to wash it.
Precautions after Use
• Do not leave the camera in an area exposed to extreme heat (40°C (104°F) or greater) or cold (–10°C (14°F) or lower). Doing so can cause loss of plashproofing.
• Never use chemical agents for the purpose of cleaning, rust proofing, moisture proofing, etc. Doing so can cause loss of splashproofing.
• Use fresh water to clean the camera within 60 minutes after using it underwater.
Failure to do so can cause deterioration of the exterior finish and splashproofing properties.
• In order to maintain splashproofing, replacement of the camera’s gaskets is recommended once each year.
Note that you will be charged for gasket replacement. Contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer for gasket replacement.
Submersion and continued shooting up to a depth of 1.0 meters after starting a recording operation above the water surface is supported, subject to the precautions below.
• When shooting in water or in an area where water droplets are getting on the camera, the lens may fog while shooting or the next time you use the camera to record images.
This can be avoided by placing the camera, with its covers open, into a plastic bag along with commercially available silica gel before shooting.
This will dry the interior of the camera and avoid lens fogging.
• Check the contact surfaces of the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover gaskets for dirt, sand, and any other foreign matter.
Clean contact surfaces by wiping them with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Note that a single strand of hair or a single grain of sand can allow water to leak into the camera.
• Check the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover splashproofing gaskets are free of cracks, scratches, and other damage.
• Close the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover securely into place.
• Never open or close the [CARD] cover or [USB] cover while near water or in an area exposed to sea breezes. Also avoid opening or closing the covers while your hands are wet.
• This camera will sink if dropped underwater. Use the strap or some other means to avoid dropping.
• The splashproofing of this camera protects it against salt water and fresh water only.
Protection is not provided against hot spring water.
• Never leave the camera for long periods in a location subjected to very low temperatures or very high temperatures in excess of 40°C (104°F). In particular, avoid leaving the camera in areas exposed to strong direct sunlight, in a motor vehicle on a hot day, etc. Any of these conditions can result in a deterioration of splashproofing.
• Wireless communication with wireless LAN or Bluetooth wireless technology is not supported under water. Connection between a submerged camera and a controller or smartphone is not supported.
• Use of the controller's touch panel is not supported while the controller is submerged.
Precautions during Underwater Use
• The camera is designed for use at depths no greater than 1.0 meters and at water temperatures within the range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not leave the camera submerged for longer than 30 minutes.
• When repeatedly immersing the camera for underwater user, allow at least 15 minutes to elapse between immersions.
• Never open the [CARD] cover or [USB] cover while the camera is submerged.
• Do not dive into water while holding the camera. Also, do not use the camera in rapids, under a waterfall, or in any other rough water condition. Exposing the camera to strong water pressure can cause leaking and malfunction.
• Take care that you do not drop the camera into water or allow it to strike the surface of the water. Doing so can cause leaking.
Precautions after Underwater Use
• Before opening the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover, use a clean, dry, soft cloth to wipe the camera free of all moisture and dirt.
• If you open the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover while the camera is wet, be sure to wipe its inside surfaces free of all moisture before closing it.
Cleaning after Use
Perform the following steps to clean the camera after using it under water or after it becomes soiled with sand, dirt, or mud. Note that the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover must be closed securely when performing these steps.
| 1. Immerse the camera in fresh water. • Fill a bucket or other container with tap water or other fresh water, and immerse the camera for about 10 minutes. Gently wipe dust, dirt, sand, and other matter from the camera with your fingers. • Do not rub the lens surface or monitor screen while dirty. 2. Wipe off all moisture. • Use a clean, dry, soft cloth to wipe the camera dry. Moisture may remain on the [CARD] cover and [USB] cover, even after you finish wiping the camera dry. With the covers open, leave the camera in the shade in a well-ventilated location to dry thoroughly. Closing the covers while they are still wet can cause fogging of the lens when shooting. |
IMPORTANT!
• The temperature of the water used to wash the camera should be no greater than 30°C (86°F). Never use detergent, hot water, or strongly running water to clean the camera. Doing so creates the risk of leaking and malfunction.
• Never swing the camera around to remove water, and never use a dryer or other intense heat to dry it.
• Never place the camera in a washing machine to wash it.
Precautions after Use
• Do not leave the camera in an area exposed to extreme heat (40°C (104°F) or greater) or cold (–10°C (14°F) or lower). Doing so can cause loss of plashproofing.
• Never use chemical agents for the purpose of cleaning, rust proofing, moisture proofing, etc. Doing so can cause loss of splashproofing.
• Use fresh water to clean the camera within 60 minutes after using it underwater.
Failure to do so can cause deterioration of the exterior finish and splashproofing properties.
• In order to maintain splashproofing, replacement of the camera’s gaskets is recommended once each year.
Note that you will be charged for gasket replacement. Contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer for gasket replacement.