Panasonic DMC-FX5 Digital Still Camera - Page 115

Others • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card. About the Lens • Do not press against the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort. • When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are traveling in. Dispose of unusable battery. • The battery has a limited life. • Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion. • The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information. Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins etc.). • This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery. Charger • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios. • 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. VQT1Y62 115