Panasonic DMC-FZ20PP About the Battery, Battery indication, ∫ The lifetime of the battery

Preparation

About the Battery

∫Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional).]

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The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery.

∫The lifetime of the battery

The number of recordable pictures by CIPA standards

•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

Number of	Approx. 240 pictures
recordable pictures	(CIPA)
Used media	16 MB SD Memory Card
	(supplied)

(Recording conditions by CIPA standards)

•Temperature: 73.4°F (23°C)/

Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

•Using the supplied battery.

•Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

•Record once every 30 seconds, with full flash every other recording.

•Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording.

•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings.

The number of recordable pictures when using the Viewfinder

(Viewfinder is used for recording. Other recording conditions comply with CIPA standards.)

Number of recordable	Approx.
pictures	270 pictures
Used media	16 MB SD Memory
	Card (supplied)

Playback time when using the LCD monitor

Playback time Approx. 240 min.

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫Charging

Charging time Approx. 120 min.

Charging time and the number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGA-S002A) are the same as above.

•When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights.

∫Charging error

•If a charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] indicator blinks in 1 second cycles.

In this case, disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and make sure that both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again. If the [CHARGE] indicator still blinks even if you charge the battery for a while, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.

•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

∫Charging conditions

•Charge the battery under temperature of 50oF – 95oF (10oC – 35oC). (Battery temperature should be the same.)

•The performance of the battery may be temporarily deteriorated and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding).

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