Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Charging battery
The battery life
Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD
MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 %
• LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable
pictures decreases in AUTO POWER LCD,
POWER LCD, and HIGH ANGLE
• Using Panasonic SD memory card (32 MB)
• Using the supplied battery
• NORMAL PICTURE Mode
Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75 pictures
pictures
Playback time
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according to battery and usage conditions.
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
• Continuous recording with 'REC MODE' set to 'AVCHD Lite' and 'REC QUALITY' to 'SH'
Available recording time varies according to usage conditions and intervals between recording.
Available recording time will be reduced when the camera is switched 'ON'/'OFF',
recording is stopped/started, or zoom operations are used frequently.
Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please
purchase a new battery.
For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to operate this camera with
any non-Panasonic "after-market" brand battery.
When charging:
• Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
• Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
• Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
• Always remove from main socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).
Store battery in battery carrying case after use.
Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping
(can cause faults).
The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery
recycling laws.
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
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Approx. 300 pictures
Approx. 320 pictures
Approx. 150 min
Approx. 160 min
) for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.
(Continued)
• First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned
on (STABILIZER 'AUTO')
• 1 picture taken per 30 sec.
Mode) • Full flash used for every other picture
• Zoom operation for each picture
(max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W)
• Power turned off after each 10 pictures,
battery allowed to cool
By CIPA standard in
normal picture mode
Approx. 300 min
Approx. 90 min
/ 80