Preparation
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Note
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if le ft fo r a long peri od of ti me after
being charged.)
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before
removing the card or battery. (O therwis e, t his unit may no lo nger op erate nor mally and th e ca rd
itself may be damaged or the recorded pi c t ur e s ma y be lost.)
∫About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to check for any
foreign material inside the side door or to perform maintenance is displayed along with a
warning sound when the following are performed. (P192)
•When the power is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the card.
•When the power is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the battery.
Note
•After opening the side door, close it securely t aking care not to get any foreign objects caught.
•If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.
•Warning message display can be turned off by pressing any butto n.
The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the
designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC
adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
1Open the side door A.
2Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
4Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket C of the
DC coupler.
•Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera
are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.
Note
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•Side door cannot be closed while the AC adaptor is connected.
•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
•Do not apply any force to the side door with the weight of the cable or your hand when
the AC adaptor is connected. It may cause damage.
•The DC coupler may get disconnected from this unit if a cable is pulled when connecting
the AC adaptor, so take caution.
•Before removing the DC coupler, turn the camera off and dis connect the AC adaptor.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
•Waterproof/dustproof function does not operate when the AC adaptor is connected.
Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coup le r (optional) instead of the battery