Panasonic DMC-F2 - Manual (Page 11)

Preparation
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About batteries that you can use with this unit
Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this camera.
Refer to Basic Operating Instructions about the accessory number of the available
optional batteries in your area.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery
pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely.
The dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use
with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by
other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this
function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality,
performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other
companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before
use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F). (The
battery temperature should also be the same.)
1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction
of the battery.
90°
plug-in type inlet type
2 Connect the charger to
the electrical outlet.
• Charging starts when the
[CHARGE] indicator A
lights green.
• Charging is complete when
the [CHARGE] indicator A
turns off (after approx. 100
min).
(Inlet type)
• The AC cable does not fit
entirely into the AC input
terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.
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Charging the Battery