Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX520 Operating Instructions Manual

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Others- 146 -The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comesfrom the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible tothe surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low,the operating time of the battery will become shorter.Always remove the battery after use.• Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if thebody of the battery and the terminals are damaged.• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage thecamera.Bring charged spare batteries when going out.• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorterin low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can chargethe battery in the country that you are travelling in.Dispose of unusable battery.• The battery has a limited life.• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such asnecklaces, hairpins etc.).• This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch abattery.• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.• Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio.• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very smallamount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic wavesor static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.Do not bend or drop the card.• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying thecard.• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touchthe terminals with your fingers.BatteryChargerCard