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Charging the battery
••Use the dedicated charger and battery.
••The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
••We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Position the battery contacts to meet the charger, then insert the battery into the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
Plug the charger into the AC power
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: Charging in progress
(approx. 155 min. if fully depleted)
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:
••Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may not be completed).
••Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
●●The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
●●You cannot charge the battery of this unit using a USB connection cable.
■■About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is