2 VQT1Z82A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you havepurchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how torecycle this battery.Dear Customer,Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the mostsophisticated and reliable products on themarket today. Used properly, we’re sureit will bring you and your family years ofenjoyment. Please take the time to fill inthe information below.The serial number is on the tag locatedon the underside of your Camera. Be sureto retain this manual as your convenientCamera information source.Model No.Serial No.Information for Your SafetyWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCTDAMAGE,• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUSTO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPINGOR SPLASHING AND THAT NOOBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BEPLACED ON THE APPARATUS.• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES.• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BEINSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENTAND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery isincorrectly replaced. Replace onlywith the same or equivalent typerecommended by the manufacturer.Dispose of used batteries according tothe manufacturer’s instructions.WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do notdisassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F)or incinerate.Product Identification Marking is locatedon the bottom of units.Carefully observe copyright laws.Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discsor other published or broadcast materialfor purposes other than your own privateuse may infringe copyright laws. Evenfor the purpose of private use, recordingof certain material may be restricted.• Please note that the actual controls andcomponents, menu items, etc. of yourDigital Camera may look somewhat differentfrom those shown in the illustrations inthese Operating Instructions.• HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface are the registeredtrademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.• VIERA Link TM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.• EZ Sync TM is a trademark of PanasonicCorporation.• HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark ofPanasonic Corporation.• SDHC Logo is a trademark.• Other names, company names,and product names printed in theseinstructions are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of the companies concerned.