Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc80pp Operating Instructions

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About the Battery
ª Recommended batteries
Use Panasonic AA Alkaline batteries
 (LR6GA or LR6GC) or AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) (HHR-3EPA or HHR-3EPC) (We 
recommend that you use Panasonic batteries.)
• The performance of the batteries may vary depending on brand or storage 
terms/condition of the battery. It may cause malfunction or the available 
recording time may become shorter.
 As the ambient temperature decreases,  the battery performance and capacity may 
temporarily...

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ª Batteries that cannot be used
The following batteries cannot be used.
 Batteries where part or their entire outer covering jacket has been removed or  partially peeled away.
 Batteries that have “flattened” ends that would prevent a proper connection from  being made with internal battery contacts.
ª  Proper Care and Handling of the Batteries
If you mishandle the batteries, leakage, generation of heat and fire or 
explosion may occur. Observe the following cautions;
 Do not attempt to...

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ª Ni-MH Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride)
The battery charger should only be used with the Ni-MH batteries. Do 
not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Please be aware of 
the following issues;
 If any oxidation or foreign substance is found on the battery contacts, the battery  may not be charged correctly. Battery contacts can be cleaned with a soft cloth or 
ink eraser.
 Newly purchased rechargeable batteries or those which have not been used for a  long period of time may not...

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ªAbout the Battery Consumption
Recordable number under CIPA Standards
Measured under the following conditions:
 Temperature: 73.4°F (23°C) / Humidity: 50
%, LCD monitor is on
 Using the supplied SD Memory Card
 Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
 Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other recording.
 Activating zoom from Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording.
 Turning the camera off per 10 recordings/Leave the camera until the battery is...

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Recordable number when the LCD monitor is turned off
(The LCD monitor is off/Other recording conditions are the same as specified in 
CIPA Standards)
 The remaining battery life lasts longer when you use the camera with the LCD  monitor turned off.
Continuous playback time
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Suggestions/Tips ¬
 The numbers and times shown in the table may vary depending on the condition.
 Recordable number/playback time  varies depending on the batteries used.
 We recommend turning the camera off...

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Inserting the Batteries
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 Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
 Use AA Alkaline batteries or AA Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride).
1Slide the door in the direction of 
the arrow to open the battery door.
2Insert the batteries.
 Use the charged batteries when using  Ni-MH batteries.
 Insert the batteries observing the  direction of the  + and  -  polarities.
3Slide the door in the direction of 
the arrow to close the battery 
door....

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Removing the Batteries
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 Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
1Slide the door in the direction of 
the arrow to open the battery door.
2Remove the batteries.
3Slide the door in the direction of 
the arrow to close the battery 
door.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 If you will not be using the camera for  a long time, remove the batteries.
 After the fully char ged batteries or new 
batteries have been inserted for more 
than 3 hours, the clock setting is...

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About the Card
ªAccess to the card
While the card is being accessed, the 
status indicator  1 and card access 
indication  2 light.
When the status indicator  1 and card 
access indication  2 light, do not:
 turn the camera off.
 remove the batteries or the card.
 do not remove the AC Adaptor  (optional, DMW-AC1).
The card and the card contents may be 
damaged and the camera may not 
operate normally.
It is possible that data stored on the 
card can be damaged due to accidental...

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Inserting the Card
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 Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
1Open the card door.
2Insert the card all the way in until 
it clicks.
 Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will 
not insert freely, it may be reversed. 
Do not force the card.
 Do not touch the connection 
terminals on the back side of the 
card.
3Close the card door.
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Removing the Card
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 Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
1Open the card door.
2Push the card until it clicks, then 
pull the card out upright.
3Close the card door.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 The card may be damaged if it is  removed while the camera is on.
 Do not remove the card or the  batteries when the card is being 
accessed. (P18)
 If the card door cannot be completely  closed, remove the card and insert it 
again.
 If the card cannot be...