Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ15 Operating Instructions Manual

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16 VQT1P98 VQT1P98 17Preparations1 Charging batteryAlways charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)Preparations2 Inserting battery and cardApproximate battery life• Number of pictures : 300 [330 ] (at 30-sec intervals)(equivalent to approx. 160 [165 2] mins)1 Values based on CIPA standards. (P.99)Number reduced if intervals longer – 75 [82 2] pictures if 2-minute intervals• Playback time: Approx. 360 [380 ] minsAbove figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom,or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).2 DMC-TZ11Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C-35 °C).Do not disassemble or modify the charger.If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Pleasepurchase a new battery.The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S007E).If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card.When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightlyslower than advertised.Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.Battery (check orientation)Card (check orientation)Do not touch terminalStatus indicator1 Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFFSlide to the ‘OPEN’ positionand open the lidOPENLOCKRelease lever2 Completely insert batteryand card(both click into place)3 Close lidSlide to the ‘LOCK’ position.SD memory card/SDHC memory card (optional)To remove• To remove battery: • To remove card:move lever indirection of arrow. Lever press down incentre.Battery (model-specific)Charging light (CHARGE)On: Charging in progress (approx. 120 min.)Off: Charging complete (Disconnect chargerand battery when charging is complete.)If light is flashing:• Charging may take longer than normal ifbattery temperature is too high or too low(charging may not be completed).• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean withdry a cloth.Charger (model-specific)1 Insert the batteryterminals and attachthe battery to thechargerEnsure ‘LUMIX’ facesoutwards.2 Connect the AC cordThe AC cord does not fitentirely into the AC inputterminal. A gap will remainas shown right.3 Detach the batteryafter charging iscompleteAfter charging is completed,be sure to disconnect theAC mains lead from theelectrical outlet.