Panasonic DMC-LS80 - Manual (Page 11)

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Preparation
About the Batteries
Usable batteries
AA Alkaline batteries (supplied)
AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal
hydride) batteries (optional)
AA Oxyride batteries (optional)
One of the following messages
appears when you insert batteries for
the first time, change the batteries
when they become exhausted etc.
[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING:
ALKALINE/Ni-MH] / [CURRENT
BATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE]
If the batteries inserted are different
from the type displayed in the
message, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the
[SETUP] menu.
(P21)
The battery type that is set can be
distinguished by the colour of the
battery indication (white or blue).
A
:
B
:
3
8 M
A
When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are
selected
The battery indication turns white.
B
When oxyride batteries are selected
The battery indication turns blue.
We recommend using Panasonic
batteries.
Battery performance may vary greatly
depending on the brand used and
the storage life and conditions of the
batteries.
Battery performance temporarily
deteriorates in low temperature
conditions [10 °C or less]. However, it
recovers when the temperature returns
to normal.
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Depending on the temperature and the
conditions of use, the camera may not
operate properly and the batteries may
become exhausted without warning
because the battery indication is
not displayed correctly. This is not a
malfunction.
We recommend turning the camera off
frequently while recording to conserve
battery power for longer battery life. If
you will be using the camera for long
periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-
MH batteries is recommended.
Exhausted batteries may recover some
performance if left for a period of time.
However, they cannot be used for a long
time. Be sure to replace them with new
batteries.
Unusable batteries
Manganese
batteries Lithium batteries
Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries
Operation is not guaranteed when using
the batteries listed above. The batteries
can leak and the following malfunctions
can occur:
The remaining battery power is not
displayed accurately.
The camera does not turn on.
Data written to the built-in memory or
the card is damaged resulting in loss of
the photographs.
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