Panasonic DMC-LX100 Operating Guide

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Usage cautions and notes
Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
This battery is easily affected by temperature and humidity, and is affected more when the 
temperature is high or low.
 
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 in some time.
 
Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
 
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
 
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.
 
Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to 
expand.)
 
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.
 
When charging:
 •Wipe dirt from the battery terminal with a dry cloth.
 •Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
 
Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can 
cause faults).
Charger
 
Depending on the environment while charging, the charging light may flicker due to 
static electricity or electromagnetic radiation, etc. This has no effect on charging.
 
Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
 
The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
 
After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A 
very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
 
Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean. When they get dirty, clean with a 
dry cloth.