Preparation
Inserting/Removing the Battery
•Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
1 Slide the card/battery door to open it.
•Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries
2Insert:
Insert the charged battery with attention to the direction of the battery.
Remove:
Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery.
3 1 Close the card/battery door.
2Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly.
•If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). (P94)
•When fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P17)
•Do not remove the card and the battery while the card is being accessed. The data on the card may be damaged.
•The supplied battery is designed only for this camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
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