Charging battery (Continued)
Inserting battery and card
The battery life
Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
Number of recordable | Approx. 300 pictures |
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Recording time | Approx. 150 min |
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Recording conditions by CIPA
standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Battery
(check orientation)
Card
(check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position and open the lid
OPEN
LOCK
•Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 %
•LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable pictures decreases in AUTO POWER LCD,
POWER LCD, and HIGH ANGLE 
mode)
•Using Panasonic SD memory card (32 MB)
•Using the supplied battery
•NORMAL PICTURE mode
•First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned on (STABILIZER ‘AUTO’)
•1 picture taken per 30 sec.
•Full flash used for every other picture
•Zoom operation for each picture
(max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W)
•Power turned off after each 10 pictures, battery allowed to cool
Status indicator
Release lever
Completely insert battery and card
(both click into place)
Close lid
Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75 pictures 
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80 pictures 
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Playback time | Approx. 300 min |
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according to battery and usage conditions.
Recording time capacity (motion pictures) | Approx. 90 min |
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•Continuous recording with ‘REC MODE’ set to ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘REC QUALITY’ to ‘SH’ Available recording time varies according to usage conditions and intervals between recording.
Available recording time will be reduced when the camera is switched ‘ON’/‘OFF’, recording is stopped/started, or zoom operations are used frequently.
Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C).
Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) 
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
To remove
• To remove battery: |
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direction of arrow. |
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Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.
•To remove card:
press down in centre.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please purchase a new battery.
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.
When charging
•Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
•Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
•Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
•Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).
Store battery in battery carrying case after use.
Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).
Notice about the rechargeable battery
The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.
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Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged). 
The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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