Operating instructions

Preparation
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Note
• Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
• Do not remove the battery until the LCD Monitor turns off as the settings on the camera
may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other
equipment.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off. (Otherwise, this unit may no
longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures
may be lost.)
 Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
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D
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Ensure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC
coupler (optional) are purchased as a set. Do not
use if sold separately.
1Open the card/battery door.
2Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3Close the card/battery door.
• Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.
4Open the DC coupler cover A.
• If it is difcult to open, push open the coupler cover
from the interior with the card/battery door in an
open state.
5Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket C
of the DC coupler.
D Align the marks, and insert.
• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for
this camera are used. Using any other equipment
may cause damage.
Note
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
• This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When operating it on
a at surface, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.
• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
• We recommend you use a battery with sufcient battery power or the AC adaptor when
recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.