Preparation13VQT0V86• Recording once every 30 seconds withfull flash every second recording.• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wideor vice versa in every recording.• Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.• CIPA is an abbreviation of[Camera & Imaging ProductsAssociation].¢The number of recordable picturesdecreases when the power LCD functionor high angle function (P35) are used.Playback timeThe number of recordable pictures and playbacktime will vary depending on the operatingconditions and storing condition of the battery.∫ ChargingCharging time and number of recordablepictures with the optional battery pack(CGA-S005A) are the same as above.• The [CHARGE] indicator lights whencharging starts.∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes• The battery is over discharged(discharged excessively). In a while,[CHARGE] indicator will light up andnormal charging will start.• When the battery temperature isexcessively high or low, [CHARGE]indicator flashes and the charging timewill be longer than normal.• The terminals of the charger or the batteryare dirty. In this case, wipe them with a drycloth.• When the operating time of the camerabecomes extremely short even afterproperly charging the battery, the life ofthe battery may have expired. Buy a newbattery.∫ Charging conditions• Charge the battery in a temperaturebetween 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF).(The battery temperature should also bethe same.)• The performance of the battery maytemporarily deteriorate and the operatingtime may become shorter in lowtemperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).Inserting/Removingthe Battery• Check that the camera is turned off andthat the lens is retracted.1 Slide the release lever in thedirection of arrow and open thecard/battery door.• Always use genuine Panasonicbatteries (CGA-S005A).The number of recordable picturesvaries depending on the recordinginterval time.If the recording interval time becomeslonger, the number of recordablepictures decreases.[e.g. When recording once every2 minutes, the number of recordablepictures decreases to about 80.]Playback time Approx. 360 minCharging time Approx. 130 minOPEN LOCK
