Charging The Battery - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS42 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Charging the Battery

About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead
to fi re or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are
used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before
use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C to 35 °C. (The battery temperature
should also be the same.)
1
Attach the battery paying attention to the direction
of the battery.
2
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights
green.
• Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A
turns off (after approx. 130 min).
• The AC cable does not fi t entirely into the AC input
terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.
3
Detach the battery after charging is completed.
When the [CHARGE] indicator fl ashes
• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The
charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may
not be completed.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry
cloth.
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