Preparation
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Note
• Remove the battery after use.
• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display
on the LCD monitor to clear. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and
the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC
coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
1Open the card / battery door.
2Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3Open the DC coupler cover A.
• Push open the coupler cover from the interior with
the card / battery door.
4Close the card / battery door.
• Ensure that the card / battery door is closed.
5Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket C
of the DC coupler.
D Align the marks and insert.
• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for
this camera are used. Using any other equipment
may cause damage.
Note
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card / battery door.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.