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Preparation
Charging the Battery
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About batteries that you can use with this unit
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10
o
C and 30
o
C (50
o
F and
86
o
F) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery
packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To
ensure that safe products are used. We recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery
pack is used.
Charging
Attach the battery paying attention to the
direction of the battery.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
• The [CHARGE] indicator
A
lights up and charging
begins.
plug-in type
inlet type
