Panasonic DMC-LZ1GN, DMC-LZ2GN Unusable batteries, Shapes of batteries that cannot be used

Preparation

∫Unusable batteries

Manganese	Lithium batteries
batteries
Nickel batteries	Ni-Cd batteries

•Operations by using the batteries listed above are not guaranteed. If the batteries listed above are used, leakages can result and the following malfunctions can occur;

–Remaining battery power may not be displayed accurately.

–The camera may not be turned on.

–Data written to the built-in memory or the card can be damaged resulting in the loss of photos.

∫Shapes of batteries that cannot be used

•Batteries with unusual shapes cause leakage, generation of heat or explosion if they are inserted in the camera.

•Some commercial batteries have partially or entirely peeled outer coverings. Never use these batteries. (Refer to the illustration below.)

• All or part of the	• - polarity is flat
seal of batteries
are peeled off

∫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-AC2; optional).]

•The battery indication turns red and blinks. (If the LCD monitor is turned off, the status indicator blinks.)

•Replace with new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.

∫Proper Care and Handling of the

Batteries

If you mishandle the batteries, leakage, generation of heat and fire or explosion may occur. Observe the following cautions;

•Do not subject the batteries or the battery contacts to any moisture.

•Do not peel off or scratch the covered seal.

•Do not drop, hit or do anything that causes impact to the batteries.

•Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, deformation, discolouration or other defects.

•Do not store batteries in high humidity or high temperature environments.

•Keep batteries away from children.

•When you replace batteries, always use two of the same type.

•If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.

•Batteries may become warm soon after you use the camera. To remove the batteries, turn the camera off and then wait until the battery temperature becomes lower.

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