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Preparations
1
Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
Preparations
2
Inserting battery and card
Approximate battery life
• Number of pictures : 300 [330 ] (at 30-sec intervals)
(equivalent to approx. 150 [165
2
] mins)
1
Values based on CIPA standards. (P.99)
Number reduced if intervals longer – approx. 75 [82
2
] pictures if 2-minute intervals
• Playback time: Approx. 360 [380 ] mins
Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom,
or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
2
DMC-TZ4
Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please
purchase a new battery.
For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to operate this camera with
any non-Panasonic "after-market" brand battery.
Battery
(model- specific)
Charger
(model - specific)
Charging light (CHARGE)
On: Charging in progress, approx. 120 min. (Max.)
Off: Charging complete (Disconnect charger and battery when
charging is complete.)
If light is flashing: • Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is
too high or too low (charging may not be completed).
• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with dry a cloth.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. (CGA-S007A)
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
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.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
Status indicator
1
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position
and open the lid
OPEN
LOCK
Release lever
2
Completely insert battery
and card
(both click into place)
3
Close lid
Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.
SD memory card/
SDHC memory card (sold separately)
1
Connect to charger
(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)
2
Fold out pins and
plug into electrical outlet
Indoor electrical outlet
(charge at room temperature of
10 - 35°C (50°F-95°F))
• Do not insert
metal subjects
such as clips.
(Can cause fire)
To remove
• To remove battery: • To remove card:
move lever in
direction of arrow.
Lever
press down in center.