Panasonic Lumix DMCSZ9EB Operating Instructions Manual

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- 192 -OthersThe 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 to thesurrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, theoperating time of the battery will become shorter.Always remove the battery after use.• Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, etc.).Bring charged spare batteries when going out.• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions suchas at a ski resort.• When you travel, do not forget to bring the AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable(supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are travelling in.If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and theterminals are damaged.• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery.• Using a battery with part or all of the external label removed or using the one with a torn label mayresult in malfunctions.Dispose of unusable battery.• The battery has a limited life.• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.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 AC adaptor (supplied) near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.Keep the AC adaptor (supplied) 1 m (3.3 feet) or further away from radios.• The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not amalfunction.• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very smallamount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)BatteryAC adaptor (supplied)