Charging The Panasonic Leica Dicomar Camera: A Step-By-Step Guide

To charge a Panasonic Lumix camera, you must first ensure that the camera is turned off. The battery can then be charged from a power outlet or through a PC. When charging, it is important to use the dedicated battery, charger, and supplied cables. The charging time will vary depending on the conditions of battery usage, and it is recommended to charge the battery in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

Charging from a power outlet

To charge your Panasonic Leica Dicomar camera from a power outlet, first insert the battery into the camera. To do this, slide the release lever to the " [OPEN]open the card/battery door. Then, close the door and slide the release lever to the " [LOCK]connect the AC adaptor that was supplied with your camera to the camera using the USB connection cable that was also supplied. Insert the AC adaptor into the power outlet.

The charging lamp will blink red to indicate that charging has begun. When charging is complete, the lamp will turn off. At this point, disconnect the camera from the power outlet and remove the battery.

Please note that the charging lamp blinking may indicate that the battery is not charging properly. This may be due to the battery or surrounding temperature being too high or too low, in which case you should try charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Alternatively, the terminals of the battery may be dirty, in which case you should remove the battery and wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.

Additionally, it is recommended to always use genuine Panasonic batteries. Using other batteries may affect the quality of the camera.

Charging from a computer

To charge your Panasonic Leica Dicomar camera from a computer, you will need a USB 2.0 cable. The camera does not come with a USB 2.0 cable, so you will need to purchase one separately. Make sure it is a commercial USB 2.0 cable that is double-shielded for noise suppression.

Before you connect your camera to your computer, you will need to install the P2 Viewer Plus software and the USB driver from the Panasonic website. Check that your computer supports USB 2.0.

Once you have the cable and the software, follow these steps:

• Connect the USB cable to the USB 2.0 terminal on the camera and to a USB port on your computer.
• On your camera, go to the main menu and select [DEVICE] → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE SELECT].
• Set [ON] in the main menu → [NETWORK SETUP] → [USB MODE].

Your camera is now connected and charging. During the charging process, you won't be able to shoot, record, or play back clips, and the P2 card remaining capacity and status will not be displayed.

Charging lamp indications

The charging lamp on your Panasonic Leica Dicomar camera will indicate the following:

• On: Charging in progress.
• Off: Charging complete. After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or your computer.
• Flashing: Charging error. This could be due to the battery temperature being too high or too low, or because the terminals of the charger or battery are dirty.

Please note that the charging lamp may also flash if the camera is not properly connected to the power source. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the USB connection cable to the camera, and try charging again.

Charging time details

The charging time for your Panasonic Leica Dicomar camera will depend on a few factors. Firstly, the indicated charging times are for when the battery has been fully discharged. If your battery is not completely flat, the charging time will be shorter.

Secondly, the ambient temperature and the temperature of the battery itself will affect the charging time. The ideal temperature range for charging is between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). Charging in hot or cold environments will take longer.

Thirdly, if the battery has not been used for a long time, it may take longer to charge.

Finally, the way you choose to charge your camera will affect the charging time. You can charge your camera using a power outlet or through a PC. If you choose to charge through a PC, the power supply capacity of the computer will determine the charging time.

Charging with the camera

To charge your Panasonic Leica Dicomar camera, you will need to insert the battery into the camera. First, slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door. Then, insert the battery all the way, ensuring it is locked in place by the lever. Close the card/battery door and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.

Now, you can choose to charge your camera from a power outlet or through a computer.

Charging from a Power Outlet:

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with the camera) and the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Insert the AC adaptor into the power outlet.

Charging from a Computer:

Connect the computer and the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). The [USB/CHARGE] socket is located at the bottom of the camera when it is in an upright position.

Please note that charging through a computer may take longer, and it is recommended to keep the computer turned on during the charging process.

Charging Time:

The charging time will vary depending on the condition of the battery and the ambient temperature. Typically, charging takes around 180 minutes when the battery is completely discharged.

Charging Lamp Indications:

• On: Charging in progress
• Off: Charging complete. Disconnect the camera from the power source.
• Flashing: Charging error

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