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Charging the battery

■About batteries that you can use with this unit

The batteries that can be used with this unit are NCA-YN101G
(supplied) and DMW-BCK7PP (optional).
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very
similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase
in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised
that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a
result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe
products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic
battery pack is used.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery and set the clock before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C)
(50 °F to 86 °F).
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: Charging in progress
(approx. 115 min. if fully depleted)*1
*1 Charge time is approx. 120 min.
for DMW-BCK7PP (optional)
Off: Charging complete
Detach the battery after charging is completed
Insert the battery terminals and attach
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.

■Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

Supplied battery DMW-BCK7PP (optional)
Capacity 660 mAh 680 mAh
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 250*2/240*3 pictures Approx. 255*2/245*3 pictures
Recording time Approx. 125*2/120*3 min. Approx. 127*2/122*3 min.
Playback time Approx. 200 min. Approx. 205 min.
*2 DMC-S3 *3 DMC-S1
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• [Normal Picture] Mode
•
Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50 %RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the
Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
•
Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•
Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end)
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the
temperature of the battery decreases.
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according
to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if
flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
Preparations