Charging the Battery

You can charge the battery in the camera body.

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

You can also use the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional).

The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLK22. (As of April 2023)

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

Battery Insertion

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLK22).

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

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Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF].

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

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

Open the battery door.

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

Check that the card access lights are off before removing the battery. ( character_reference Card Access Indications)

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Ensure that no foreign objects are adhering to the inner side (cushion) of the battery door.

Remove the battery after use.

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

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

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

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

Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging

Charging time: Approx. 220 min

Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor.

The 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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Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.

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

Insert the battery into the camera.

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

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

(Inserting these at an angle may cause deformation or malfunction.)

Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet.

The charging light (B) turns red and charging begins.

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Charging light (red)

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed.

Blinking: Charging error.

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You 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.

The battery in the Battery Grip (DMW-BGS5: optional) cannot be charged.

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

This may cause malfunction.

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

This may cause malfunction.

After charging, disconnect the connection to the power source.

While 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_degree F and 86 F).

– The terminals of the battery are dirty.

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

Even 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.

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When the battery is inserted into the camera for charging and the camera is turned on, you can record while the camera is being supplied with power.

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

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

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The battery cannot be charged while power is being supplied.

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

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

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

For information about the high temperature display ( character_reference For information about the high temperature display)

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 adaptor and AC cable/AC mains lead of the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional) to the camera.

Charging time: Approx. 170 min

Use the camera body and the AC adaptor supplied with the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional). The camera is turned off.

The 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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(D) AC adaptor

(E) AC cable/AC mains lead

Insert the battery into the camera.

Connect using the USB connection cable of the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional).

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

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

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

Turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the power plug.

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

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

Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply

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Indication on monitor

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(F) USB connection cable supplying power

(G) Battery indication

(H) Using the battery in the Battery Grip

	80 % or higher
	60 % to 79 %
	40 % to 59 %
	20 % to 39 %
	19 % or below
Blinking in red	Low battery Charge or replace the battery.

The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate.

The exact level varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions.

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We recommend that genuine Panasonic batteries are used.

There is a possibility that the use of non-genuine batteries can cause accidents or malfunctions that may lead to fire or explosion.

Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure resulting from the use of non-genuine batteries.

Do 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.

Do not use the AC adaptor or USB connection cable on other devices.

This may cause a malfunction.

Do not use USB extension cables or USB conversion adaptors.

The 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.)

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

Reconnect the power plug.

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

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

If the battery indication does not go to [ icon_battery-indi6 ] 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.

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[Sleep Mode]	Sets the amount of time until the camera is put to sleep. The power consumption of the camera may increase when [Sleep Mode] is set to [OFF].
[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)]	Sets the camera to sleep 15 minutes after being disconnected from Wi-Fi. The power consumption of the camera may increase when [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)] is set to [OFF].
[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 (Control Panel) is displayed. [While Recording Standby]: Puts the camera to sleep from any screen during recording standby.

To 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.

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

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

– While connected to a PC

– During video recording/video playback

– During a [Time Lapse Shot]

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

– When recording with [Live View Composite]

– When recording with [Focus Transition]

– During a [Slide Show]

– During HDMI output for recording