Panasonic DMC-FX5 Digital Still Camera - Page 11

• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. • The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. Recharge the battery when it is exhausted. • The battery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. • 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. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode [ ]) Number of recordable pictures Approx. 280 pictures (Approx.140 min) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical Preparation image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. ¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P33). • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 70.] ∫ Playback time Playback time Approx. 300 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 120 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above. • The [CHARGE] indicator lights when charging starts. ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. 11 VQT1J59