This camera's waterproof / dustproof rating complies with the "IPX8" and "IP6X" ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described as following are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 3m (10ft) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

Cleaning the rubber seal site (Around the card / battery door, terminal cover)
If any foreign material (hair, sand, dust, liquid, etc.) is present on the rubber seal or the area where the rubber seal sits, water can leak into the camera within a few seconds and cause malfunction.
If there is any foreign material, remove with supplied brush.
• Be careful not to let foreign material get into the camera when cleaning it.
• Pay extra attention when removing fine sand or wet sand.
• Foreign material will adhere to the grooves on the side of rubber seal or its four corners. Remove with the brush.
Handling of the brush
• Prior to use, check that no foreign material etc. is present.
• After use, shake any adhered foreign material etc. off.

To prevent water leak, take care not to nip any foreign objects, and close it by pressing until it clicks. Use the camera underwater down to 3m (10ft) depth, water temperature from 0°C to 40°C, and not longer than 60 minutes continuously. Do not leave the camera under low temperature in the cold climate, or where it has high temperature above 40°C for long period of time. (Waterproof performance will degrade.) Do not use chemicals, such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol, soap, detergents. If it was used in the sea, soak the camera in fresh water a shallow container of for 10 minutes or less. Do not leave the camera uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it underwater. It may cause deterioration of the waterproof performance. To keep the waterproof performance, it is recommended to replace the waterproof seal (with fee) at least once every 1 year at the retail store where you have bought the camera. If the zoom button or Power Button is not operating correctly, shake the camera well in fresh water to wash off any foreign objects.

[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase.
Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.

The camera complies with “MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock)”.
The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 1.5m onto 3cm thick plywood. In most cases, the camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height of 1.5 m or less.*
* This is not a guarantee of no breakdowns, no malfunctions, or complete waterproofing under all conditions.

The performance of the battery (number of recordable images / operating time) may decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between -10°C to 0°C (14°F to 32°F) (at the cold climate such as ski resort).
If the camera gets cold in a cold environment, performance of the LCD monitor may temporarily drop immediately after turning the power on, such as the image on the LCD monitor being slightly darker than usual or ghost images appearing. Keep the camera warm when using in a cold environment. The performance will resume to normal when the internal temperature rises.
When using the camera in a cold place such as a ski resort, if the camera is left with snow or water drops still on it, the snow or water drops in-between the zoom button, Power button may freeze, making it difficult for some parts of the camera to function properly.
This is not a malfunction. When the camera returns to normal temperature it will function normal. It is recommended to use the camera while keeping it warm in the coat etc.

There is no guarantee of not breaking or malfunctioning under all conditions.