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    							 Preparation
    11
    About the Battery
    ª Recommended batteries
    Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) 
    (supplied) 
    or AA Alkaline batteries. (We recommend that you use Panasonic 
    batteries.)
    • The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand or storage 
    terms/condition of the battery. It may cause malfunction or the available 
    recording time may become shorter.
     As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery performance and capacity may 
    temporarily decrease. In such cases, remove the batteries, warming them in your 
    pocket.
     The battery indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the 
    temperature or other conditions. Battery may be empty without indication.
     We recommend turning the camera off frequently while recording to maintain the 
    power of the battery for a long time.
     When using the camera outdoors, we recommend using new Alkaline batteries. If 
    you will be using the camera for a long period of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH 
    batteries is more practical.
     The exhausted batteries may recover the performance when they are left for some 
    period of time. However, they cannot be used for a long time. Be sure to replace 
    with new batteries.
    Batteries that should not be used
     If the batteries listed above are used, improper operation can result and the 
    following malfunctions can occur;
     Remaining battery time may not be displayed accurately.
     Camera may turn off prematurely.
     Data written to Memory Card can be damaged resulting in the loss of photos.
    The remaining battery life of the Nickel Manganese battery may be displayed as full 
    on the battery indicator [ ] because of its characteristics even if it is 
    considerably consumed. Moreover, the camera may be turned off with the indication 
    on the battery indicator full [ ] without warning. This is not a malfunction.Manganese batteries Nickel batteries
    Ni-Cd batteries Lithium batteries
    Nickel Manganese batteries
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    12 ª Batteries that cannot be used
    The following batteries cannot be used.
     Batteries where part or their entire outer covering jacket has been removed or 
    partially peeled away.
     Batteries that have “flattened” ends that would prevent a proper connection from 
    being made with internal battery contacts.
    ª Proper Care and Handling of the Batteries
    If you mishandle the batteries, leakage, generation of heat and fire or 
    explosion may occur. Observe the following cautions;
     Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or subject the battery to any extreme 
    mechanical abuse.
     Do not heat or throw into the fire.
     Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects.
     Do not subject the battery, battery connectors, or the camera to any direct 
    moisture, especially salt water. This can cause corrosion of the metal surfaces.
     Do not peel off or remove the outer battery covering.
     Do not throw the batteries.
     Do not use batteries that appear mechanically damaged, swollen or show signs of 
    leakage.
     Do not store batteries in high humidity or high temperature environments.
     Keep batteries away from small children.
     Do not install batteries backwards (reverse polarity). Serious damage or injury can 
    result.
     When you replace 2 batteries, use two of the same type.
     All batteries should be of the same brand, size, capacity. Avoid mixing batteries.
     If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.
     Following prolonged use, it is normal for the battery to be warm.
     As the ambient temperature decreases, the battery capacity and performance will 
    decrease. This is normal. In such cases, remove the batteries and warm them in 
    your pocket. Take special care not to allow the contacts to come into contact with 
    metal objects in your pocket.
     If oxidation or any foreign substance is found on the battery contacts it could 
    prevent the battery from making a good electrical contact. Operation could 
    become intermittent. If this occurs, clean the battery contact with an ink eraser. All or part of the seal of batteries are 
    peeled off- polarity is flat
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    13 ª Ni-MH Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride)
    The battery charger should only be used with the Ni-MH batteries. Do 
    not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Please be aware of 
    the following issues;
     If any oxidation or foreign substance is found on the battery contacts, the battery 
    may not be charged correctly. Battery contacts can be cleaned with a soft cloth or 
    ink eraser.
     Newly purchased rechargeable batteries or those which have not been used for a 
    long period of time may not reach full capacity after one charge. The overall 
    performance will increase after 2–3 discharge/charge cycles.
     Rechargeable batteries should be used to the point when the camera stops 
    working. They should be recharged as soon as possible. Premature charging can 
    cause “memory effect”, whereby the overall operating time can be decreased.
     Even during storage, rechargeable batteries will naturally discharge. We suggest 
    charging before each use.
     Once batteries have reached full charge, avoid over charging them.
     Do not peel off or damage the covered seal.
     Read the Operating Instructions for the battery charger.
    Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. The battery power decreases gradually over 
    time. If available time seems much shorter, purchase new batteries.
     The battery’s life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment.
    ª Battery indicator
    The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. (This is not displayed 
    when using AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC2).)
    : The battery power is sufficient
    : The remaining power is low
    : There is little remaining power
    (Blinks in red): Replace the batteries
    When using new Ni-MH batteries, the battery indicator may not be 
    displayed correctly because of the characteristic of the batteries, not 
    because of a malfunction. If you repeatedly discharge and charge the 
    batteries fully, the battery indicator will be displayed correctly.
     The battery indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the 
    temperature or other conditions. As a result, even if the battery indicator is not 
    empty, the power may be turned off. This is not a malfunction.If any leakage from the battery is noted, avoid direct skin contact. Remove the 
    battery and clean as much of the foreign substance as possible. Contact your 
    local service centre for assistance if necessary.
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     Even if the battery power depletes when leaving them unused for a while, the 
    battery power may recover. However, they will not be usable, so replace them with 
    new ones once the battery power depletes.
    ªAbout the Battery Consumption
    Recordable number under CIPA Standards
    Measured under the following conditions:
     Temperature: 23°C / Humidity: 50
    %, LCD monitor is on
     Using the supplied SD Memory Card
     Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
     Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other recording.
     Activating zoom from Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording.
     Turning the camera off per 10 recordings/Leave the camera until the battery is 
    cooled down.
    Recordable number under low temperature
    (Temperature: 0°C / Other recording conditions are the same as specified in CIPA 
    Standards)
     Please note that the performance and capacity of the alkaline battery is 
    significantly decreased in low temperature conditions.
    BatteriesRecordable number
    Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH 
    (nickel-metal hydride) batteries 
    (
    supplied)Approx. 320 still pictures
    Panasonic Alkaline batteriesApprox. 160 still pictures
    BatteriesRecordable number
    Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH 
    (nickel-metal hydride) batteries 
    (
    supplied)Approx. 300 still pictures
    Panasonic Alkaline batteriesApprox. 40 still pictures
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    Recordable number when the LCD monitor is turned off
    (The LCD monitor is off / Other recording conditions are the same as specified in 
    CIPA Standards)
     The remaining battery life lasts longer when you use the camera with the LCD 
    monitor turned off.
    Continuous playback time
    ¬
    Suggestions/Tips ¬
     The numbers and times shown in the table may vary depending on the condition.
     Recordable number/playback time varies depending on the batteries used.
     We recommend turning the camera off frequently while recording to maintain the 
    power of the battery for a long time.
     CIPA is an abbreviation for Camera & Imaging Products Association.
    BatteriesRecordable number
    Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH 
    (nickel-metal hydride) batteries 
    (
    supplied)Approx. 850 still pictures
    Panasonic Alkaline batteriesApprox. 400 still pictures
    BatteriesContinuous playback time
    Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH 
    (nickel-metal hydride) batteries 
    (
    supplied)Approx. 340 min.
    Panasonic Alkaline batteriesApprox. 280 min.
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    Inserting/Removing the Batteries
    Preparation
     Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
     Use AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) or AA Alkaline batteries.
    1Slide the door in the direction of 
    the arrow to open the battery door.
    2Insert the batteries observing the 
    direction of the + and - 
    polarities.
    3Slide the door in the direction of 
    the arrow to close the battery door.
    ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
     If you will not be using the camera for 
    a long time, remove the batteries.
     After the fully charged batteries or new 
    batteries have been inserted for more 
    than 3 hours, the clock setting is 
    stored (in the camera) for 3 months 
    after the batteries are removed. (The 
    time may be shorter if the batteries are 
    not charged sufficiently.)
    If more than 3 months has passed, the 
    clock setting will be lost. In this case, 
    set the clock again. (P19)
     Do not remove the card or the 
    batteries when the card is being 
    accessed. (P17)
     Be sure to remove the batteries 
    after the power indicator is turned 
    off. Otherwise, the setting may be 
    cleared.
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    About the Card
    ªAccess to the card
    While the card is being accessed, the 
    status indicator 1 and card access 
    indication 2 light.
    When the status indicator 1 and card 
    access indication 2 light, do not:
     turn the camera off.
     remove the batteries or the card.
     do not remove the AC Adaptor 
    (optional, DMW-AC2).
    The card and the card contents may be 
    damaged and the camera may not 
    operate normally.
    It is possible that data stored on the 
    card can be damaged due to accidental 
    erasure, static electricity, electrical noise 
    or a defective card. We recommend 
    storing precious data to your PC’s hard 
    drive. (P82)ªSD Memory Card (supplied) and 
    MultiMediaCard (optional)
    The SD Memory Card and 
    MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 
    removable external memory cards. The 
    reading/writing speed of an SD Memory 
    Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is 
    equipped with a Write-Protect switch 
    that can inhibit writing and formatting a 
    card. (When the switch is slid to the 
    [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or 
    delete data on the card and format it. 
    When the switch is unlocked, these 
    functions become available.)
    SD Memory Card
    MultiMediaCard
    ¬
    Suggestions/Tips ¬
     The reading/writing speed of a 
    MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD 
    Memory Card. When a 
    MultiMediaCard is used, the 
    performance of certain features may 
    be slightly slower than advertised.
     After recording motion images using 
    the MultiMediaCard, the status 
    indicator and card access indication 
    may appear for a while, but this is not 
    a malfunction.
     Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
    children to prevent swallowing.
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    Inserting/Removing the Card
    Preparation
     Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
    1Slide the door in the direction of 
    the arrow to open the card door.
     The card may be damaged if it is 
    removed while the camera is on.
     We recommend using Panasonic’s SD 
    Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.)
    2Insert the card all the way in until 
    it clicks.
     Insert the card, pressing gently until it 
    locks in place. If the card will not insert 
    freely, it may be reversed. Do not force 
    the card.
     Do not touch the connection terminals 
    on the back side of the card.
     The card may be damaged if it is not 
    fully inserted.
    3Close the card door.
     If the card door cannot be completely 
    closed, remove the card and insert it 
    again.
    ªRemoving the Card
    When removing the card, press the card 
    until it clicks and then pull it out straight 
    from the camera.
    ¬
    Suggestions/Tips ¬
     Do not remove the card when the 
    card is being accessed. (P17)
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    Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)
    ªInitial setting
    The clock is not set when the camera is 
    shipped. When you turn the camera on, 
    the clock setting screen appears.
    When pressing the [MENU] button, the 
    screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the 
    clock on it.
    1Select [CLOCK SET] from the 
    [SETUP] menu. (P20)
    2Set date, time and order.
    2/1: Select the desired item.
    3/4: Set date and time.
    3/4: Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or 
    [Y/M/D].
     Close the menu by pressing the 
    [MENU] button 2 times after 
    finishing the setting.
     Check if the clock setting is correct, 
    after turning the camera off and on.
     You can set the year from 2000 to 
    2099. The 24-hour system is used.
    ªDate Printing
     You can set the date printing in DPOF 
    print setting on this camera. (P68)
     Using the supplied software, [SD Viewer 
    for DSC], it is possible to have the date 
    imprinted on the picture. For details, 
    please read the supplied operating 
    instructions for PC connection.
     When you go to a photo studio for 
    printing, be sure to order the printing 
    of the date. For further information, 
    ask the photo studio. Depending on 
    the studio, it may not be possible to 
    print the date.
    PLEASE SET THE CLOCKMENUCLOCK SET
    REC SETUP2/
    3
    USB MODE
    NO.RESET
    RESET
    CLOCK SET
    EXITSET SELECTMENU
    Mass StorageUSB
    WB
    WBWB
    CLOCK SET
    D/M/Y 
    2004MAR
    .11.1000:
    EXITSET SELECTMENU
    WBWB
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    Setup Menu
    1Turn the camera on.
     The power indicator 1 lights.
    2Press the [MENU] button.
    3Select the [SETUP] Menu.
    4Select the desired item.
     When rotating the zoom lever 2 
    toward T, the page of the menu screen 
    can be forwarded. (vice versa)
    5Set the desired value.
     Close the menu by pressing the 
    [MENU] button after finishing the 
    setting.
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    REC1/3SETUP
    PICT.SIZE W.BALANCE 
    QUALITY
    AUTO
    1600
    EXITSET SELECTMENU
    SENSITIVITYAUTO
    RECSETUP1/3
    MONITORAUTO REVIEWOFF
    POWER SAVE2MIN.
    EXITSET SELECTMENU
    BEEP
    WB
    RECSETUP1/3
    MONIT
    OFF1SECA
    PO2MIN.
    EXITSET SELECTMENU
    BEEP
    WB
    RECSETUP1/3
    MONIT
    OFF1SEC3SECA
    PO2MIN.
    EXITSET SELECTMENU
    BEEP
    WB
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