(ENG) VQT5E54
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Charging the battery
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13PP.
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the
battery before use.
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to
the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( )
When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable
(supplied) to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (gold terminal).
Connecting the cable to a wrong terminal may cause malfunction.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
Place the camera in an upright position, and
find the gold terminal at the bottom.
Insert the USB connection cable so that its [
] mark will face the [ ]
mark side of the camera.
Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert
or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could
become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the
wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
To the electrical outlet
USB connection cable
(supplied)
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VQT5E54 (ENG)
Charging the battery
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Charging lamp (Red)
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging stops
(After charging stops, disconnect the camera
from the electrical outlet or your computer.)
Flashing: Charging error
(For instructions on correcting the problem,
refer to “Troubleshooting” (
→
35).)
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Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time
Approx. 170 min
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high
or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
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The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
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Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery.
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Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of
the power plug or near the batteries.
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Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature:
(Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
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Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing
the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year.
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely
discharged.
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If you try to recharge the battery when it is already fully charged, the charging
lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds.
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper
connections may cause malfunctions.
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Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
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Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
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Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied)
with other devices.
