Preparation

Charging the Battery

About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]

 

indicator A lights green.

 

• Charging is complete when the

90

[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after

 

approx. 130 min maximum).

Detach the battery after charging is completed.

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

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Panasonic DMC-FS7 Charging the Battery, Detach the battery after charging is completed, When the Charge indicator flashes