Panasonic DMC-L10K operating instructions 136

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∫Battery

The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

After use, be sure to remove the battery.

Bring charged spare batteries when going out.

•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.

•When you travel, do not forget to bring the charger (supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are traveling in.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.

•Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.

Dispose of unusable battery.

•Batteries have a limited life.

•Do not throw batteries into fire because it may cause an explosion.

•Unusable batteries should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins etc.).

•This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery.

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∫Charger

•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.

•Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radios.

•When the charger is in use, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is not a malfunction.

•After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable from the electrical outlet. (A maximum of about 0.1 W is used if you leave it connected.)

•Keep the terminal of the charger clean.

∫Card

Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.

Do not bend or drop the card.

•The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.

•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.

•Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.

∫When not using the camera for a long period of time

•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature:

15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]

•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.

•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged.

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