User manual

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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.
When the battery is left inserted in the camera, a small amount of current will always
flow even if the camera is turned off.
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 Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or removing
the tripod.
Using excessive force may damage the camera tripod mount.
Also, 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.