Panasonic DMC LZ1 - Lumix Digital Camera Operating Instructions Manual

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11VQT1L86PreparationAbout the BatteriesUsable batteriesAA Alkaline batteries (supplied)AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metalhydride) batteries (optional)AA Oxyride batteries (optional)One of the following messagesappears when you insert batteries forthe first time, change the batterieswhen they become exhausted etc.[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING:ALKALINE/Ni-MH] / [CURRENTBATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE]If the batteries inserted are differentfrom the type displayed in themessage, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the[SETUP] menu. ( P21)The battery type that is set can bedistinguished by the color of thebattery indication (white or blue).10 M1919PA:B:A When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries areselectedThe battery indication turns white.B When oxyride batteries are selectedThe battery indication turns blue.We recommend using Panasonicbatteries.Battery performance may vary greatlydepending on the brand used andthe storage life and conditions of thebatteries.Battery performance temporarilydeteriorates in low temperatureconditions [10 °C (50 °F) or less].However, it recovers when thetemperature returns to normal.Depending on the temperature and the■••••••conditions of use, the camera may notoperate properly and the batteries maybecome exhausted without warningbecause the battery indication isnot displayed correctly. This is not amalfunction.We recommend turning the camera offfrequently while recording to conservebattery power for longer battery life. Ifyou will be using the camera for longperiods of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended.Exhausted batteries may recover someperformance if left for a period of time.However, they cannot be used for a longtime. Be sure to replace them with newbatteries.Unusable batteriesManganesebatteriesLithium batteriesNickel batteries Ni-Cd batteriesOperation is not guaranteed when usingthe batteries listed above. The batteriescan leak and the following malfunctionscan occur:The remaining battery power is notdisplayed accurately.The camera does not turn on.Data written to the built-in memory orthe card is damaged resulting in loss ofthe photographs.••■•–––