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. 260 pictures

recordable pictures

(CIPA)

Used media

16 MB SD Memory Card

 

(supplied)

 

 

(Recording conditions by CIPA standards)

Temperature: 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.

Turn 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

Approx. 280 pictures

recordable 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-S002E) are the same as the 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 AC cable from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and make sure if 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 servicentre.

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 10oC – 35oC. (Battery temperature should be the same also.)

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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Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN operating instructions About the Battery

DMC-FZ3GN specifications

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