Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 C Operating Instructions Manual page 22

Preparation
• Charging
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• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging
time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot!
cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack
(DMW-BLB 13PP) are the same as above.
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
• The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a
temperature between 10°C to 35 °C (50 OF to 95 OF).
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
• Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/the optional external viewfinder.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (P164) connected.]
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• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
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• Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.
• Disconnect the charger from the power outlet after the charging is completed.The battery
becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm
during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will become discharged if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
• Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor)(By CIPA standard in
Program AE mode)
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens When 14-45 mm/F3.5-5.6Iens
included in DMC-GF1C is used included in DMC-GF1K is used
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time
Approx. 380 pictures
Approx. 190 min
Approx. 350 pictures
Approx. 175 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23°C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SO Memory Card (512 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
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