Charging
the battery
When this unit is purchased,
the battery
is not charged.
Charge
the battery
fully
before
using this unit for the first time.
Important:
• Use the supplied
AC adaptor.
Do not use the AC adaptor
of another
device.
• Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment
as it is designed
only for this unit.
Also,
do not use the AC cable from
other equipment
with this unit.
• The battery
can also be charged
using a battery
charger
(VW-BC20PP;
optional).
• The battery
will not be charged
if the unit is turned
on.
• It is recommended
to charge
the battery
in a temperature
between
10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature
should
also be the same.)
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DC input terminal
• Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
2
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
• The status indicator
will flash red at an interval
of 2 seconds,
indicating
that charging
has
begun.
It will turn off when the charging
is completed.
•
Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while
connecting
the AC adaptor,
you can use the unit with power
supplied
from the outlet.
• If the status indicator
flashes
at a particularly
fast or slow rate, refer to page 144.
• We recommend
using Panasonic
batteries
(-) 11,21,
156).
• If you use other batteries,
we cannot guarantee
the quality
of this product.
• Do not heat or expose
to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies)
in an automobile
exposed
to direct
sunlight
for a long period
of time with doors and windows
closed.
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