Panasonic DMC-TS3 Charge indicator a is turned on during charging, Charge indicator turns off

Preparation

∫About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator A will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem.

•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 °F to 86 °F).

–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.

∫Charging time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

Note

•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

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