Operating Instructions

2. Getting Started
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Connect the AC mains lead to
the AC adaptor and then insert
into the electrical outlet.
≥[CHARGE] is displayed on the status
LCD and charging starts.
[FULL] is displayed when charging is
complete.
0 You can also charge the battery by connecting a USB device (PC, etc.) and
the camera with the USB connection cable (C–C or A–C).
In that case, charging may take a while.
0 When using the Battery Grip (DMW-BGS1: optional), the battery within the
Battery Grip will also be charged.
0 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied USB
connection cables (C–C and A –C).
This may cause malfunction.
0 Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
This may cause malfunction.
0 Do not use any other AC mains leads except the supplied one.
This may cause malfunction.
0 After charging, disconnect the connection to the power source.
0 When an [ERROR] is displayed on the status LCD, charging is not possible.
– The temperature of the battery or surroundings is either too high or too low.
Try charging at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 oF
and 86 oF).
– The terminals of the battery are dirty.
Remove the battery and wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.
0 Even when the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF] thus turning the camera
off, it consumes power.
When the camera will not be used for a long time, remove the power plug from
the electrical outlet in order to save power.
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