Preparation
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VQT0S74
Inserting/Removing the Battery
• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.
1 Slide the release lever to the
direction of arrow, and open the
card/battery door.
• Please be sure to use genuine
Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005E).
2 Insert:
Insert the charged battery fully
paying attention to the direction
of the battery.
Remove:
Slide the lock A to remove the
battery.
3 1 Close the card/battery door.
2 Slide the release lever to the
direction of arrow.
• If you will not be using the camera for a
long time, remove the battery. Store the
removed battery in the battery carrying
case (supplied). (P103)
• When a fully charged battery has been
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock
setting is stored (in the camera) for at
least 3 months even if the battery is
removed. (The storing time may be
shorter if the battery is 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 and the battery
while the card is being accessed. The
data on the card may be damaged.
(P16)
• Do not remove the battery with the
camera turned on since the settings on
the camera may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only
for the camera. Do not use it with any
other equipment.
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