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Using a battery grip (DMW-BGGH3: optional) improves ease of operation and grip when
held vertically. Installing a spare battery will allow you to record for a longer time.
∫ Setting a priority for the use of spare batteries
You can set which battery should be used when the battery is inserted to both this unit and
the battery grip.
Preparations:
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Turn this unit off, and then remove the terminal cover.
1 Attach the battery grip to this unit, and then turn this unit on.
2 Select [Battery Use Priority] in the [Setup] menu. (P37)
3 Press 3/4 to select the item, and then press [MENU/SET].
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When the battery in the battery grip is used, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
• You can assign a function of your choice to the [Fn] button of the battery grip. (P42)
• If the terminal cover is hard to remove, flip the cover’s corner by the camera’s recess toward
the center.
• Read the operating instructions of the battery grip for details.
If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake)
when using a tripod and you can keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with
[B] (Bulb) or Burst Mode. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button on the
camera.
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Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).
• You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following cases.
– When the Sleep Mode is canceled
• Record with Creative Video Mode (P184) when using for motion picture recording.
Motion picture recording can be started/stopped with the remote shutter.
• Read the operating instructions of the remote shutter for details.
Battery Grip (optional)
[BODY]: The battery in this unit is used first.
[BG]: The battery in the battery grip is used first.
Remote Shutter (optional)