Panasonic DC-S1R Basic Owners Manual US - Page 483

17. Materials ™ Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. It is highly sensitive to temperature and humidity, and the effect on performance increases as the temperature rises or drops. Always remove the battery after use. 0 Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep away from metallic objects (clips, etc.) for storage or transport. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the contacts are deformed. 0 Damage to the camera will result if a battery with deformed contacts is inserted into the camera. Dispose of unusable battery. 0 The battery has a limited life. 0 Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion. 0 The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information. Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). 0 This can cause short-circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery. ™ Charger, AC Adaptor 0 The [CHARGE] lamp may blink under the influence of static electricity or electromagnetic wave, depending on the charging environment. This phenomenon has no effects on charging. 0 If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio. 0 During usage, the AC adaptor may emit an electrical hum; this is not a malfunction. 0 After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.) 0 Keep the contacts A of the charger and battery clean. Wipe them with a dry cloth if they get dirty. DVQX1649 (ENG) 483