Panasonic DMC-LS85 operating instructions „ Proper care and handling of batteries

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Never leave the camera and the batteries in a car or on a car dashboard in the summer.

•It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a fire and batteries to burst due to the high temperature.

„Proper care and handling of batteries

Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe the following.

•Do not splash batteries with water/sea water or wet battery terminals.

•Do not peel off or scratch the covering on batteries.

•Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to other strong impacts.

•Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, deformation, discoloration etc.

•Do not store batteries in high humidity areas or high temperatures.

•Keep batteries away from children.

•Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.

•Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the ambient temperature is low [10 °C (50 °F) or less]. This is particularly true when using alkaline batteries so warm them in your pocket etc. before using them. Make sure that no metal objects such as a lighter are placed together with the batteries when warming them in your pocket.

•If there is grease or dirt on the battery poles, the recording/playback time may become extremely short. Before inserting the batteries, clean the battery terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

If battery leakage occurs, remove the batteries and thoroughly wipe the leakage in the battery compartment. Insert new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.

If battery electrolyte spills on your hands or clothes, thoroughly wash them with water. Battery electrolyte can cause loss of sight if it comes into contact with your eyes. Do not rub your eyes. Wash them immediately with clean water and consult a doctor.

„Ni-MH batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)

You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging them with a nickel metal hydride battery charger. However, improper handling of the batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe the following.

•If there is dirt on the battery poles, you may not be able to charge normally. Clean the battery poles and the battery recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

•When charging batteries for the first time, or after having not used them for a long period of time, they may not charge fully. This is a feature of Ni-MH batteries and is not a malfunction. Battery performance will become normal after a few charges and discharges.

•We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you charge the batteries before they are fully discharged, it can reduce battery performance. This is called “memory effect”.

•If “memory effect” occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera stops working and then charge them fully. Battery performance will be restored after a few charges and discharges.

•Over time Ni-MH batteries naturally discharge and their capacity lowers even when they are not used.

•Once the batteries have reached full charge, do not continue to charge them.

•Do not peel off or scratch the covering on Ni-MH batteries.

•Read the operating instructions for the battery charger.

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