Charging the battery
The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before turning on the unit for the first
time or after an extended period of storage.
•
This section explains how to connect the optional AC adaptor and charge.
AC Adaptor: FZ-AAE184E1 series (USB cable included)
1.
Face the USB mark of the USB cable upward, and connect the AC adaptor (
A
) and the unit (
B
).
2.
Plug the power plug (
C
) of the AC adaptor into a power outlet.
•
The shape of the power plug varies depending on your country.
•
Charge the battery in environments with an ambient temperature of 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F).
•
The indicator lights in orange while the battery is charging, and lights in green when charging is
complete.
•
The unit prevents overcharging of the battery by charging only when the remaining battery level is
approximately 96 % or less of its full capacity.
Note
•
When removing the USB cable, make sure to remove it while holding the plug. Do not pull by the
cable.
•
When connecting a USB cable, note the shape of the micro USB plug and the micro USB port. Do
not attempt to connect the USB cable upside down.
•
Remove any dust or water droplets from plugs before connecting them. Do not use excessive force
when inserting plugs or insert them at an angle.
Confirming the battery level
The battery level is displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen, in the status bar.
Fully charged
Charging
Very low
You can also confirm the specific amount of battery level remaining. From the home screen, tap
[Settings]
®
[Battery]
.
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Operating Instructions - Reference Manual
Getting started
