Panasonic DMC-FX5 Digital Still Camera - Page 15

Preparation ∫ 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. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after use it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. • The battery will become exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. • The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up.) • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. • 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) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 350 pictures Approx. 175 min By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].) • 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 and Power LCD Mode. (P23) 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 87.] Playback time Approx. 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. VQT1Y62 15