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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/

the battery

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the [OPEN] position
and open the lid
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Insert the battery and card,
making sure that their
orientation is correct
• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a
locking sound is heard, and check
that the lever is hooked over the
battery.
•Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
Close lid
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
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To remove
•To remove battery: •To remove card:
move lever in
direction of arrow.
Lever press down in
center.

ƔAlways use genuine Panasonic batteries.

ƔIf you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

ƔRemove battery from camera after use.

•Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic
objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.

ƔTo remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator

on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and
may damage the card or recorded data.)

ƔKeep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

ƔThe unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.

Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Charged battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation: terminals face
LCD)
Do not
touch
terminal
Lever Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional)
instead of the battery
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play
back without worrying about the remaining battery charge.
The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.
DC IN
socket DC coupler
DC coupler
cover
Align the marks to
connect
AC adaptor
Insert DC coupler instead of
battery (previous page)
Open DC coupler cover
•If difficult to open, with the card/
battery door open, press the coupler
cover from the inside to open it.
Plug AC adaptor into power
outlet
Connect AC adaptor to DC IN
socket of DC coupler

ƔAlways use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

ƔUse the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera. Using other adaptors

or couplers could cause camera failure.

ƔThe possibility to install the camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is

connected depends on the type of tripod or unipod.

ƔWhen the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the

card/battery door.

ƔRemove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the coupler cover.

ƔAlso read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.