Others- 133 -When not using the camera for a long period of time• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature:[Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 o C, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]• Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.• If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turnedoff. If the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and maybecome unusable even if charged.• When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once ayear. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completelydischarged.• We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in acloset or a cabinet.About the picture data• Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriatehandling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recordeddata.About tripods or unipods• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.• You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.• Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching ordetaching the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessiveforce when turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged orscratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod.• Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.• Some tripods or unipods cannot be attached when the DC coupler (optional) and ACadaptor (optional) are connected.Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals