- 11 -Charging batteryGuidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating timeThe number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according tosurrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom,or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.DMC-FH6 DMC-FH4DMC-S2 DMC-S5Number of recordable pictures (Approx.) 280 pictures 260 picturesRecording time (Approx.) 140 min. 130 min.●Recording conditions by CIPA standard• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].• [Normal Picture] Mode.• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).• Using the supplied battery.• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the OpticalImage Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.• Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end)• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of thebattery decreases.Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minuteintervals under the above conditions.Playback time (Approx.) 240 min.●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not beenused for some time.●Battery 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.●We do not recommend frequently charging the battery.(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery toexpand.)●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.Please purchase a new battery.