Panasonic DMC-LZ20 User Manual

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You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging them with a dedicated battery charger. 

However, improper handling of the batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire 

or an explosion. Observe the following.

 •If there is dirt on the battery poles, you may not be able to charge the batteries 

normally. Carefully clean the battery poles and battery charger terminals with a soft 

dry cloth.

 •Do not peel off or scratch the covering on Ni-MH batteries.

 •When the batteries are used for the first time, or after having not been used for a long 

period of time, they may not fully charge. This is a characteristic of Ni-MH batteries 

and is not a malfunction. Battery performance will return to normal after a few 

charges and discharges.

 •We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you repeat 

charging before they are fully discharged, battery performance may be reduced. (This 

is called “memory effect”.)  

If a “memory effect” occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera can no 

longer perform recording or playback and then charge them fully. Battery performance 

will be restored after a few charges and discharges.

 •Once the Ni-MH batteries have reached full charge, do not continue to charge them.

 •Over time, Ni-MH batteries naturally discharge and their performance lowers even if 

they are not used. If the batteries are left in the camera in this condition, they will be 

drained excessively and may become unusable even if they are charged again.

 •When storing the batteries for a long period of time, we recommend charging them 

once a year. Remove the batteries from the camera and store them again after they 

have been completely expended.

 •Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery performance gradually decreases over 

time as you keep using them and time goes by. If the length of time you can use 

the camera is extremely short even after fully charging the batteries, they may have 

exceeded their life span. Purchase new batteries.

 •Read the operating instructions for the battery charger.

 

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Insulate the terminals using adhesive tape etc.

 

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Do not disassemble the batteries.