Panasonic DMC-FH4 User Guide

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The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, 
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

 

 

280 pictures

260 pictures

140 min.

130 min.

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• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

 

• [Normal Picture] Mode.

 

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

 

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

 

• Using the supplied battery.

 

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical 

Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)

 

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

 

• Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end 

→ T end, or T end → W end)

 

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the 

battery decreases.

Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions.

240 min.

 

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The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. 
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been 
used for some time.

 

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Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

 

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Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

 

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We do not recommend frequently charging the battery. 
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to 
expand.)

 

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If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.