Panasonic lumix dmc-ls75 User Manual
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Preparation
About the Batteries
■ Usable batteries
AA Oxyride batteries (supplied)*
AA Alkaline batteries (optional)
AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal
hydride) batteries (optional)
AA Alkaline batteries (optional)
AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal
hydride) batteries (optional)
• One of the following messages
appears when you insert batteries for
the fi rst time, change the batteries
when they become exhausted etc.
[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING:
OXYRIDE]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE
SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH]
If the batteries inserted are different
from the type displayed in the
message, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the
[SETUP] menu. (P21)
the fi rst time, change the batteries
when they become exhausted etc.
[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING:
OXYRIDE]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE
SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH]
If the batteries inserted are different
from the type displayed in the
message, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the
[SETUP] menu. (P21)
• The battery type that is set can be
distinguished by the colour of the
battery indication (blue or white).
battery indication (blue or white).
– The battery indication does not
appear when using the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC6; optional).
(DMW-AC6; optional).
A
:When oxyride batteries are selected
The battery indication turns blue.
B
:When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are
selected
The battery indication turns white.
The battery indication turns white.
* An oxyride battery is a new type of
non-rechargeable battery developed by
Panasonic.
It has more power than a regular alkaline
battery and is suitable for high-drain
equipment such as digital cameras.
Panasonic.
It has more power than a regular alkaline
battery and is suitable for high-drain
equipment such as digital cameras.
• We recommend using Panasonic
batteries.
• Battery performance may vary greatly
depending on the brand used and
the storage life and conditions of the
batteries.
batteries.
• Battery performance temporarily
deteriorates in low temperature
conditions [10 °C or less]. However, it
recovers when the temperature returns to
normal.
conditions [10 °C or less]. However, it
recovers when the temperature returns to
normal.
• Depending on the temperature and the
conditions of use, the camera may not
operate properly and the batteries may
become exhausted without warning
because the battery indication is
not displayed correctly. This is not a
malfunction.
operate properly and the batteries may
become exhausted without warning
because the battery indication is
not displayed correctly. This is not a
malfunction.
• We recommend turning the camera off
frequently while recording to conserve
battery power for longer battery life. If
you will be using the camera for long
periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-
MH batteries is recommended.
battery power for longer battery life. If
you will be using the camera for long
periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-
MH batteries is recommended.
• Exhausted batteries may recover some
performance if left for a period of time.
However, they cannot be used for a long
time. Be sure to replace them with new
batteries.
However, they cannot be used for a long
time. Be sure to replace them with new
batteries.
■ Unusable batteries
Manganese
batteries
batteries
Lithium batteries
Nickel batteries
Ni-Cd batteries
• Operation is not guaranteed when using
the batteries listed above. The batteries
can leak and the following malfunctions
can occur:
can leak and the following malfunctions
can occur:
– The remaining battery power is not
displayed accurately.
– The camera does not turn on.
– Data written to the built-in memory
– Data written to the built-in memory
or the card is damaged resulting in
loss of the photographs.
loss of the photographs.
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A
:
B
:
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