Panasonic DMC-LC5PP User Manual
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• Before cleaning the camera, detach
the battery or pull out the AC 
adaptor from the electrical outlet.
• Wipe the digital camera with a soft
dry cloth. To remove stubborn 
stains, wipe with a cloth that is 
soaked in a detergent diluted with 
water and afterward finish wiping 
with a dry cloth.
• For storing or transporting the digital
camera, place it in a bag or case 
lined with soft pads so as to prevent 
the coating on the camera body 
from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the card 
out, and detach the battery or pull 
out the AC adaptor from the 
electrical outlet.
• If the battery is left on the digital 
camera for a long time, the voltage 
drops excessively, and the battery 
will not function even after it is 
recharged.
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Optimal Use of the Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium 
ion battery. Its ability to generate 
power is based upon the chemical 
reaction that takes place inside it. 
This reaction is susceptible to the 
surrounding temperature and 
humidity, and, if the temperature is 
too high or too low, the operating time 
of the battery becomes shorter.
Be sure to detach the battery after 
use.
Be sure to detach the battery from the 
digital camera. (If it is left attached to 
the digital camera, a minute amount 
of current is consumed even when 
the digital camera power is off) If the 
battery is left attached to the digital 
camera for a long time, discharge 
takes place. The battery may become 
unusable after it is charged.
Dispose of an unusable battery.
• The battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the battery into fire 
because it may cause an explosion.
Always keep the terminals of the 
battery clean.
Prevent the terminals from getting 
clogged with dirt, dust, or other 
substances.
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the battery body and 
terminals are deformed. Attaching a 
deformed battery to the digital 
camera may damage the camera.
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Condensation
When condensation has taken 
place:
Set the power switch to [OFF] and 
leave the digital camera in this 
condition for about 1 hour. When 
the camera becomes close to the 
ambient temperature, the fog 
disappears naturally.
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Cautions for Storage
Before storing the digital camera, 
take the card out and detach the 
battery.
Store all the components in a dry 
place with a relatively stable 
temperature.
(Recommended temperature:
15 to 25 oC, Recommended 
humidity:40 to 60 %)
Digital camera
• Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent 
dust from getting into the camera.
• Do not leave the camera in places
that expose it to high temperature.
