Preparation12VQT0V63Charging the Batterywith the ChargerThe battery is not charged when thecamera is shipped. Charge the batterybefore use.1 Insert the battery terminals andattach the battery to the charger.2 Connect the charger to theelectrical outlet.• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]indicator A lights green.• Charging is complete when the[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (afterabout 120 minutes).3 Detach the battery after chargingis complete.• After charging is completed, be sure todisconnect the AC cable from theelectrical outlet.• The battery becomes warm after using itand during and after charging. Thecamera also becomes warm during use.This is not a malfunction.• The battery will be exhausted if left for along period of time after being charged.Recharge the battery when it isexhausted.• Use the dedicated charger and battery.• Charge the battery with the chargerindoors.• Do not disassemble or modify thecharger.About the Battery(charging/number of recordablepictures)∫ Battery indicationThe remaining battery power appears onthe screen. [It does not appear when youuse the camera with the AC adaptorconnected (DMW-AC7; optional).]• The battery indication turns red andblinks. (The status indicator blinks whenthe LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge thebattery or replace it with fully chargedbattery.∫ The battery lifeThe number of recordable pictures (ByCIPA standard in program AE mode)Recording conditions by CIPA standard• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢• Using the supplied SD Memory Card(16 MB).• Using the supplied battery.• Starting recording 30 seconds after thecamera is turned on. (When the opticalNumber ofrecordable picturesApprox. 320 pictures(Approx. 160 min)
