Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL360 - Manual (Page 49)

® When the unit is not going to be
used for a prolonged period,
mold and other problems may
cause failure of the unit. It is
recommended that you check
the unit’s operation prior to use.
® Do not touch the unit’s electrical
contacts. Doing so can cause
failure of the unit.
® To safeguard the flash head
from overheating and
deterioration, stop using the unit
after 10 continuous firings at the
full flash intensity, and allow the
unit to rest for at least
10 minutes to ensure that the
flash head cools off.
^Concerning the batteries
Be sure to remove the batteries
when you will not be using the
camera for a long period of time.
® If the temperature is too high or
low, the terminals may rust
causing a malfunction.
If you drop the batteries
accidentally, check to see if the
body of the batteries or the
terminals are damaged.
• Inserting a damaged battery in
the camera will damage the
camera.
Bring charged spare batteries
when going out.
® Be aware that the operating time
of the batteries becomes shorter
in low temperature conditions
such as at a ski resort.
Dispose of unusable batteries.
® Batteries have a limited life.
® Do not throw batteries into fire
because they may cause an
explosion.
® The unusable battery should be
discarded in accordance with
battery recycling laws. Call the
RBRC hotline on 1-800-822-
8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to
come into contact with metal
objects (such as necklaces,
hairpins, etc.).
® This can cause short circuiting
or heat generation and you may
be badly burned if you touch the
batteries.
Do not attempt to recharge dry
batteries.
Do not throw batteries into a fire
or expose to excessive heat
such as sunshine.
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