Preparation
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VQT0R26
Inserting/Removing the Battery
•Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.
1Slide the release lever to the
direction of arrow, and open the
card/battery door.
•Please be sure to use genuine
Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A).
2Insert:
Insert the charged battery fully
paying attention to the direction
of the battery.
Remove:
Slide the lock A to remove the
battery.
31Close the card/battery door.
2Slide the release lever to the
direction of arrow.
•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). (P96)
•When a fully charged b attery 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 time 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. (P19)
•Do not remove the card and the b attery
while the card is being accessed. The
data on the card may be damaged.
(P17)
•Do not remove the battery with the
camera turned on since the settings on
the camera may not be stored properly.
•The supplied battery is designed only
for the camera. Do not use it with any
other equipment.
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