Panasonic DMC-ZS40K DMC-ZS40K Owner's Manual (English) - Page 16

Charging the battery ■ Charging lamp (Red) On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) Flashing: Charging error (For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to "Troubleshooting" (→35).) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 170 min ●The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. ●The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. ●Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery. ●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or near the batteries. ●Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH) ●Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged. ●If you try to recharge the battery when it is already fully charged, the charging lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds. When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper connections may cause malfunctions. ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). ●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ●Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied) with other devices. 16 VQT5E54 (ENG)