Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 Basic Operating Instructions Manual page 11

Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
Note
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After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
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The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
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The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
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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.)
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When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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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.
∫ The battery life
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
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Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
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Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
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Using the supplied battery.
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Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer
function is set to [AUTO].)
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Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
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Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
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Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable
pictures decreases to about 90.]
Playback time
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫ Charging
Charging time
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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.
Approx. 360 pictures
Approx. 180 min
By CIPA standard in Normal Picture
Mode
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Approx. 360 min
Approx. 130 min
Preparation
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