Panasonic DMCZS40S User Manual

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Preparations
Charging battery
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Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
Slide the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open the 
card/battery door
Insert the battery all the way
 •Insert the battery all the way firmly and 
check that it is locked by lever.
Close the card/battery door and 
then slide the release lever to 
the [LOCK] position
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Lever
Make sure to insert the battery in 
the correct orientation.
 
To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery 
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
 
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
 
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
 
Remove 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 it.
 
To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on 
the screen goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
 
The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.