Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparation13VQT0V63image stabilizer function is set to[MODE1])• 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 (P41) are used.The number of recordable pictureswhen using the Viewfinder(Recording conditions comply with CIPAstandard.)Playback time when using the LCDmonitorThe number of recordable pictures andplayback time will vary depending on theoperating conditions and storing conditionof the battery.∫ ChargingCharging time and number of recordablepictures with the optional battery pack(CGR-S006A) are the same as above.• The [CHARGE] indicator lights whencharging starts.∫ Charging lamp• The battery is over discharged(discharged excessively). In a while, thelamp will light up and normal charging willstart.• When the battery temperature isexcessively high or low, the [CHARGE]lamp flashes and the charging time will belonger than normal.• 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.• Close the flash.1 Slide the release lever in thedirection of arrow and open thecard/battery door.• Always use genuine Panasonicbatteries (CGR-S006A).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.]Number ofrecordable picturesApprox. 340 pictures(Approx. 170 min)Playback time Approx. 300 minCharging time Approx. 120 min