Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL360 - Manual (Page 13)

■ Rechargeable nickel metal
hydride batteries
Nickel metal hydride batteries can
be made ready for use by
recharging them using a dedicated
charger. However, mishandling
may cause electrolyte leakage,
heat generation, the ignition of
flames and even rupturing of the
batteries themselves. Heed the
following precautions.
It may not be possible to
properly recharge batteries
with dirty 0 and 0
electrodes. Use a soft, dry
cloth to carefully wipe the 0
and 0 electrodes as well as
the terminal areas of the
charger.
Either when they are
purchased or when they have
not been used for a prolonged
period, nickel metal hydride
batteries may not have a
sufficient charge. This is due
to their characteristics and is
not indicative of trouble. Their
regular performance will be
restored after they have been
charged a number of times.
It is recommended that the
batteries be recharged only
after their existing charge has
been used up. If they are
repeatedly charged without
their existing charge first
having been used up, it may be
difficult for them to sustain their
capacity. (A phenomenon
referred to as the memory
effect.)
If the memory effect has
occurred, use up the existing
charge in the batteries until the
unit cannot fire and then
recharge them fully a number
of times. This will restore their
capacity.
When nickel metal hydride
batteries are not being used,
their capacity will diminish due
to the effects of natural
discharging.
Do not continuously charge
nickel metal hydride batteries
which already have a charge.
Do not remove their external
jackets or damage them in any
way.
Read the instructions
accompanying the charger
used when recharging the
batteries.
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