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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the [OPEN] position
and open the lid
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Completely insert battery
and card
• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a
locking sound is heard, and check
that the lever is hooked over the
battery.
• Memory card: Push in until it clicks.
Close lid
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
■To remove
•To remove battery: •To remove card:
move lever in
direction of arrow.
Lever press down in
centre.
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
●Remove battery from camera after use.
• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic
objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.
●To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator
on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and
may damage the card or recorded data.)
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Charged battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation: terminals face
LCD)
Do not
touch
terminal
Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional)
instead of the battery
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play
back without worrying about the remaining battery charge.
The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.
DC IN socket DC coupler
DC coupler
cover
Align the marks to
connect
AC adaptor
Insert DC coupler instead of
battery (→12)
Open DC coupler cover
• If difficult to open, with the card/
battery door open, press the DC
coupler cover from the inside to open
it.
Plug AC adaptor into power
outlet
Connect AC adaptor to DC IN
socket of DC coupler
●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
●Use the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera. Using other adaptors
or couplers could cause camera failure.
●It may not be possible to install camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is
connected, depending on the type of tripod or unipod.
●When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the
card/battery door.
●Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the DC coupler
cover.
●Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.
Lever
