Panasonic SQW0019 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Battery
Returning the unit for repair
Contact the dealer or Panasonic for repair.
When the unit is repaired, your personal information will be deleted and settings will return to their
default settings. We recommend that you take a backup copy of important information.
To protect your personal information, before returning the unit for repair, reset it from the
Home screen > [ ] > [ ] > [Backup & reset] > [Factory data reset].
Refer to P174 for details.
Disposing of this unit
When disposing of the used product, perform [Factory data reset] to completely erase all data, remove
the built-in battery and recycle it.
For details on how to remove the battery, see “Disposing of this unit” in the “Basic Operating
Instructions”.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your
country.
When used during overseas travel etc.
The usage of GPS etc., may be restricted depending on the country or the region.
This unit has a GPS function, so check with the embassies or travel agencies etc. prior to your
overseas travel regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.
AC adaptor
Remove the AC adaptor from the power outlet after completely charging the battery in order to save
power and maintain battery performance.
About the microSIM card, microSD card
Do not place magnetic cards or devices with data stored magnetically near the microSIM card or
microSD card.
Doing so may cause data loss on the microSIM card, microSD card or magnetic card, or affect the
operation of the device.
Do not touch the connection terminals of the microSIM card or microSD card.
Turn the unit off when removing the microSIM card or microSD card.
Failure to do so may cause data loss, or damage to the microSIM card, microSD card or the unit.
Making backups of the data stored on the microSIM card or microSD card is recommended to prevent
data loss.
The battery is a consumable item.
While performance depends on the usage status of the unit, if the amount of time that the unit can be
used becomes drastically shorter even after charging it, the battery may require replacement.
Contact the dealer or Panasonic for replacement of the battery.
When the battery is replaced, your personal information will be deleted and settings will return to their
default settings. We recommend that you take a backup copy of important information.
The charging and usage time of the battery differs with the usage environment.
Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is between 5 oC and 35 oC (41 oF and 95 oF).
If the unit is not used for an extended period of time (1 month or more), discharge the battery (by using
the unit) until the battery level is 30% to 40%, and store in a cool, dry place.
The unit’s battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
Battery used for this unit
Name: Lithium ion (Li-ion) rechargeable battery
Nominal voltage: DC 3.8 V