Panasonic DMC-FZ70 User Manual

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Preparations
Charging battery
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Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
 
About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately provided with internal protection to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
Position the battery contacts to meet the 
charger, then insert the battery into the 
charger
 
Plug the charger into the AC power
 
Plug-in type
 
Inlet type
Battery
Charger 
(model-specific)
 •The AC 
cable does 
not fit 
entirely into 
the AC input 
terminal. A gap will remain.
Charging light 
([CHARGE])
On:  Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:
 •Charging may take longer 
than normal if battery 
temperature is too high or 
too low (charging may not be 
completed).
 •Battery/charger connector is 
dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
 
We recommend charging in a location where 
the ambient temperature is between 10 °C 
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed
 
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. 
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to 
an electrical outlet.