Panasonic DMCFX12S User Manual

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Preparation
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Charging the Battery 
with the Charger
The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
1 Attach the battery with attention 
to the direction of the battery.
2 Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator 
A lights green.
• Charging is complete when the 
[CHARGE] indicator 
A turns off (after 
about 130 minutes).
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, 
read P12.
3 Detach the battery after charging 
is completed.
• After charging is completed, be sure to 
disconnect the charger from the electrical 
outlet.
• 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 will be exhausted if left for a 
long period of time after being charged. 
Recharge the battery when it is exhausted.
• The battery can be charged even if it is 
not fully discharged.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• Charge the battery with the charger 
indoors.
• Do not disassemble or modify the 
charger.
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