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Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to acclimatize to the surrounding temperature in order to prevent condensation. If condensation occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the surrounding temperature the condensation will go away naturally. VQT2U00 Supplied Accessories [Inspection to be performed when you unpackthe unit] When removing the unit from its packing box, check that the main unit and the supplied accessories are there and also check their external appearance and functions to verify that they have not sustained any damage during distribution and transportation. If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor before using the product. Product numbers correct as of March 2010. These may be subject to change. 1 2 3 4 VFC4456 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 1 Lens Storage Bag 2 Lens Hood 3 Lens Cap 4 Lens Rear Cap (The lens cap and lens rear cap are attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase. ) Attaching/Detaching the Lens . Refer also to the camera’s operating instructions for attaching and detaching the lens. . Attaching the Lens . Check that the camera is turned off. 1 Turn the lens rear cap to detach it. A: Lens Rear Cap 2 Align the lens fittingmarks B (red marks) onthe camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. . • Do not press the lens release button C when you attach a lens. • Do not try to attach the lens when holding at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. • Check that the lens is attached correctly. VQT2U00 7 VQT2U00 .Detaching the Lens . Check that the camera is turned off. Press the lens release button D while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it. • Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched. • Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or dust will get inside the main unit. .Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap . Be careful not to lose the lens cap. .Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory) Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops. E: Fit to the mark .Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood 1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. . 2 Re ver s e the le ns h ood a nd th en a ttac h it in the sam e w a y a s s h o w n p r e v io usl y . • When taking pictures with the flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the screen may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood. • When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood. . Attaching Filters . Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more MC protectors (optional: DMW- LMC52), PL filters (optional: DMW- LPL52) or ND filters (optional: DMW- LND52), or if using thick protectors and/ or filters. . The filter may become impossible to remove if excessively tightened, so please refrain from tightening it too much. . It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter already attached. . You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to this lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any other element may cause damage the lens. VQT2U00 Names and Functions of Components . Lens 123 45 1 Lens surface 2 Focus ring Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual focus. 3 Zoom ring Rotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large ( tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) 4 Contact point 5 Lens fitting mark Note . When flash recording with a close subject, the light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and part of the picture may be dark. Check the distance from the subject when recording. Cautions for Use . About the Lens Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens. . Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the lens in as it may damage the lens. The camera may stop operating normally and pictures may no longer be recorded. When using pesticides and other volatile substances around the camera make sure that they do not get onto the lens. . If such substances get onto the lens they can damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel. Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body. . 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 VQT2U00 – 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 ins...

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