Panasonic DMC-TS3 User Manual
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Preparation
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
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
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
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.
cloth.
∫ Charging time
•
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.
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.
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.
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.)
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
Charging time
Approx. 130 min