Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Operating Instructions Manual

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VQT1W2692OthersThe battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comesfrom the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible tothe surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low,the operating time of the battery will become shorter.Always remove the battery after use.• Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the bodyof the battery and the terminals are damaged.• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.Bring charged spare batteries when going out.• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditionssuch as at a ski resort.• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can chargethe battery in the country that you are traveling in.Dispose of unusable battery.• The battery has a limited life.• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.• The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call theRBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such asnecklaces, hairpins etc.).• This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch abattery.• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.• Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A verysmall amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic wavesor static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.Do not bend or drop the card.• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying thecard.• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touchthe terminals with your fingers.Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card• “Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information,and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially availablecomputer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card beforetransferring to another party or disposing.Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.BatteryChargerCard