Preparation
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VQT0S19
Inserting/Removing the Battery
• Check that the camera is turned off and 
that the lens is retracted.
• Close the flash.
1
Slide the card/battery door to 
open it.
• Please be sure to use genuine 
Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A).
2
Insert:
Insert the charged battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
Remove:
Slide the lock 1 to remove the 
battery.
3
1 Close the card/battery door.
2 Slide the card/battery door to 
the end and then close it firmly.
• 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). (P115)
• When 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 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. (P22)
• Do not remove the card and the battery 
while the card is being accessed (P17). 
The data on the card may be damaged.
• The supplied battery is designed only 
for use with this camera. Do not use it 
with any other equipment.
• Ensure the camera is off before 
removing the battery. Camera settings 
may be lost if you remove the battery 
while it is on.
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