Operating Instructions

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When Not Using the Camera for a Long Period of Time
0 Ensure you remove the battery and card from the camera.
If the battery is left in the camera, it may over-discharge, and be rendered unusable
even after charging.
0 Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF); recommended
humidity: 40 %RH to 60 %RH)
0 If storing for a long period of time, it is recommended that the battery be charged
once per year, fully drained in the camera, then removed from the camera and then
stored again.
0 We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a
closet or a cabinet.
0 Check all the parts before recording when you have not used the camera for a long
period of time.
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Image Data
0 Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to
inappropriate handling.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data.
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Tripod
0 Make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
0 When using a tripod, removal of the battery may not be possible.
0 Care is required because tightening the screw excessively may damage the camera,
or cause the rating label to come off.
0 Please also refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.
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Shoulder Strap
0 If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens to the camera body, do not carry the
camera by the shoulder strap.
Hold the camera and the lens when carrying them.