Panasonic

Charging the Battery

character_bullet-largeCharging with the Charger

character_bullet-largeBattery Insertion

character_bullet-largeInserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging

character_bullet-largeUsing the Camera While Supplying It with Power (Supplying Power/Charging)

character_bullet-largeNotifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply

character_bullet-large[Power Save Mode]


You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body.

You can also turn on the camera and supply power from an electrical outlet.

bullet02The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLK22/DMW-BLF19. (As of May 2021)

– You can also use DMW-BLF19 (optional), but since it has a smaller battery capacity than DMW-BLK22 (supplied/optional), it is recommended to use DMW-BLK22 (supplied/optional).


bullet02The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use.


Charging with the Charger

Charging time: Approx. 230 min


bullet02Use the supplied charger and AC adaptor.

bullet02The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.

The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.


bullet02Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.

bullet02Use the charger indoors.


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  1. Connect the charger and the AC adaptor with the USB connection cable.

bullet02Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.

(Inserting at an angle can deform the terminal and cause malfunction.)

  1. Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet.

  1. Insert the battery.

character_bullet-largeThe [CHARGE] light (A) blinks and charging begins.


bullet02Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

This may cause malfunction.

bullet02Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

This may cause malfunction.


character_diamond[CHARGE] Light Indications

Charging status

0 % to 49 %

50 % to 79 %

80 % to 99 %

100 %

[CHARGE] light

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(A) Blinking

(B) On

(C) Off


bullet02When the battery is inserted while the charger is not connected to the power source, the charging lights turn on for a certain period to allow you to confirm the battery level.


bullet02After charging, disconnect the power source connection and remove the battery.

bullet02If the [50%] light is blinking quickly, then charging is not occurring.

– The temperature of the battery or surroundings is either too high or too low.

Try charging at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 character_degreeF and 86 character_degreeF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty.

Remove the connection to the power source, and wipe with a dry cloth.


Battery Insertion

bullet02Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLK22/DMW-BLF19).

– DMW-BLF19 (optional) has a smaller battery capacity than DMW-BLK22.

bullet02If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.


bullet02Check that this unit is turned off.


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bullet02Check that the lever (A) is holding the battery in place.


character_diamondRemoving the Battery

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  1. Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].

  1. Open the battery door.

bullet02Check that the card access light turned off and then open the battery door. (character_referenceCard Access Indications)

  1. Push the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow and then remove the battery.


bullet02Ensure that no foreign objects are adhering to the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery door.

bullet02Remove the battery after use.

(The battery will drain if left inserted in the camera for a long period of time.)

bullet02The battery becomes warm after use, during charging, and immediately after charging.

The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

bullet02Be careful when removing the battery as the battery will jump out.


Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging

Charging time: Approx. 220 min


bullet02Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor.

bullet02The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.

The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.


bullet02Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.

bullet02The battery in the Battery Grip (DMW-BGGH5:optional) cannot be charged.


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  1. Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].

  1. Insert the battery into the camera.

  1. Connect the camera USB port and the AC adaptor using the USB connection cable.

bullet02Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.

(Inserting at an angle can deform the terminal and cause malfunction.)

  1. Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet.

bullet02The charging light (A) blinks red and charging begins.


character_diamondCharging light Indications

(A) Charging light (red)

On: Charging in progress

Off: Charging complete

Flashing: Charging error


bullet02You can also charge the battery by connecting a USB device (PC, etc.) and the camera with the USB connection cable.

In that case, charging may take a while.

bullet02Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied USB connection cables.

This may cause malfunction.

bullet02Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

This may cause malfunction.

bullet02After charging, disconnect the connection to the power source.

bullet02While the charging light is blinking red, charging is not possible.

– The temperature of the battery or surroundings is either too high or too low.

Try charging at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 character_degreeF and 86 character_degreeF).

– The terminals of the battery are dirty.

Remove the battery and wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.

bullet02Even when the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF] thus turning the camera off, it consumes power.

When the camera will not be used for a long time, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet in order to save power.


character_diamondPower Supply

When a battery is inserted in the camera then charged with the AC adaptor (supplied), and the camera is turned on, you can record while supplying power.

bullet02[icon_power-supply] is displayed in the screen while power is being supplied.


bullet02You can also supply power by using a USB connection cable to connect the camera and a USB device (PC, etc.).

bullet02The battery cannot be charged while power is being supplied.

bullet02Turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

bullet02Remaining charge in the battery may decrease depending on usage conditions. When the battery level is depleted, the camera will turn off.

bullet02If the temperature of the camera rises, [icon_temperature-rise] may be displayed, recording may stop, and some functions may become unavailable temporarily. Wait until the camera cools down.

bullet02Depending on the power supply capabilities of the connected device, it may not be possible to supply power.


Using the Camera While Supplying It with Power (Supplying Power/Charging)

Since this camera and the items supplied with the battery charger (DMW-BTC15: optional) are compatible with USB PD (USB Power Delivery), you can charge while the camera is being supplied with power.

Connect the USB connection cable, AC adapter and AC mains lead of the battery charger (DMW-BTC15: optional) to the camera.


Charging time: Approx. 170 min


bullet02Use the camera body and the AC adaptor supplied with the battery charger (DMW-BTC15: optional). The camera is turned off.

bullet02The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.

The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.


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(A) USB connection cable

(B) AC adaptor

(C) AC mains lead


bullet02Insert the battery into the camera.

bullet02Connect using the USB connection cable of the battery charger (DMW-BTC15: optional).

bullet02When the camera is on, charging will take longer than when the camera is off.


bullet02Even when connecting with devices that support USB PD, you may not be able to charge while using the camera.

bullet02If connecting with devices (PC, etc.) that do not support USB PD and turning the camera on, then this will supply power only.

bullet02Turn off the camera before plugging or unplugging the power plug.

bullet02Remaining charge in the battery may decrease depending on usage conditions. When the battery level is depleted, the camera will turn off.

bullet02Depending on the power supply capabilities of the connected device, it may not be possible to supply power.


Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply

character_diamondPower Indications

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(A) USB connection cable supplying power

(B) Battery indication

(C) Using the battery in the Battery Grip


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75 % or higher

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50 % to 74 %

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25 % to 49 %

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24 % or below

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Blinking in red

Low battery (The status indicator also blinks.)

bullet02Charge or replace the battery.


bullet02The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate.


bullet02To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

There is a possibility that other 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.

bullet02Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

bullet02Do not use the AC adaptor or USB connection cables on other devices.

This may cause a malfunction.

bullet02Do not use USB extension cables or USB conversion adaptors.

bullet02The battery can be charged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged.

(Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

bullet02If there is a power outage or other problem with the electrical outlet, then charging may not complete successfully.

Reconnect the power plug.

bullet02Do not connect to keyboard or printer USB ports, or to USB hubs.

bullet02If the connected PC enters sleep status, then charging/power supply may stop.

bullet02If the battery indication does not go to [icon_battery-indi1] even when charging is complete, the battery may be deteriorating.

Try not to use that battery.


[Power Save Mode]

This is a function to automatically turn the camera to sleep (power save) status or turn off the viewfinder/monitor if no operation is performed for a set time. Reduces battery consumption.


button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_video-display-output] character_arrow Select [Power Save Mode]

[Sleep Mode]

Sets the amount of time until the camera is put to sleep.

[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)]

Sets the camera to sleep 15 minutes after being disconnected from Wi-Fi.

[Auto LVF/Monitor Off]

Sets the amount of time it takes for the viewfinder/monitor to turn off.

(The camera is not turned off.)

[Power Save LVF Shooting]

Puts the camera to sleep when the recording screen is being displayed on the monitor when automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is active.

[Time to Sleep]

Sets the amount of time until the camera is put to sleep.

[Method of Activation]

Sets the screen where the camera is put to sleep.


[Only Control Panel]:

Puts the camera to sleep only when the control panel (character_referenceSwitching the Display Information) is displayed.

[While Recording Standby]:

Puts the camera to sleep from any screen during recording standby.


bullet02To recover from [Sleep Mode], [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)], or [Power Save LVF Shooting], perform one of the following operations:

– Press the shutter button halfway.

– Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF] and then [ON] again.

bullet02To recover from [Auto LVF/Monitor Off], press any button.


bullet02[Power Save Mode] is not available in the following cases:

– While connected to a PC or printer

– During video recording/video playback

– When recording with [6K/4K Pre-Burst]

– During a [Time Lapse Shot]

– When recording with [Stop Motion Animation] (when [Auto Shooting] is set)

– When recording with [Multiple Exposure]

– When recording with [Focus Transition]

– During a [Slide Show]

– During HDMI output for recording