Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3C, Lumix DMC-GF3K, Lumix DMC-GF3 Owner's Manual
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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit /Body
Model No. DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K
DMC-GF3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operati on of this
camera are contained in
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
Install it on your PC to read it.
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Dear Customer,
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag
located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your
convenient camera information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s
Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
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Recording of pre-r ecord ed t ape s or disc s or o ther p ublis hed o r br oadcas t mat er ial for pur pos es
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restric ted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
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SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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∫ Product identification marking
DMC-GF3
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipme nt and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv er is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GF3
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consum er Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
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Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the bat tery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with met al objects.
•Do not disassemble , remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the batte ry(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THA T CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO
NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
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In the U.S.A. and Can ada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
•When connect i ng to an AC supply outs ide of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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∫ Cautio ns f o r Us e
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Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Pana so nic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiatio n.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones becaus e doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pi ct ures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microproc essors may adversely affect this unit,
disturbing the pictures and/or so und.
•If this unit i s adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and st ops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
Then reinsert t he battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near r a dio transmitte r s or high-volt age lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/ or sound
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may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Informatio n for Your Safety.......... ................... ................... .................................... ...........2
Standard Accessories.......................... ..................... ..................... ...................................7
Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9
About the Lens................................................................................................................13
Changing the Lens..........................................................................................................14
Attaching the Shoulder Strap..........................................................................................16
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................17
• Charging...................................................................................................................17
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures..............................18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery............................................ .... .20
About the Card................................................................................................................21
• About cards that can be used with this unit..............................................................21
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)........................................................................................22
Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................................................23
Taking a Still pic tu re .............. .................................... ................................... ..................25
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..........................26
Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ....................................................28
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function..............................................................29
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)..................................30
Recording Motion Picture ..................... .................................................... ......................31
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures...........................................................................32
• Playing Back Pictures...............................................................................................32
• Playing Back Motion Pictures...................................................................................33
Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................35
Setting the Menu.............................................................................................................36
• Setting menu items...................................................................................................37
Compensating the Exposure ................................................. .. .... ......... .. .... .... .. ......... .... .39
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed.................................................................................................................40
• Aperture-priority AE..................................................................................................40
• Shutter-priority AE ....................................................................................................40
• Manual Exposure Mode............................................................................................41
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)....................................................................42
Specifications..................................................................................................................43
Digital Camera Accessory System .................................................................................49
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ............51
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)......................... ................52
Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only)................................................55
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in this Owner’s Manual.)
2 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.”
(This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual. This is attached to the camera
body at the time of purchase.)
3 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
4 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual.)
5 Lens Hood
6 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
7 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
8 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
9Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
10 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
11 AV Cable
12 USB Connection Cable
13 CD-ROM
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Software:
Use it to install the s oftware to your PC.
14 CD-ROM
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Owner’s Manual
15 Shoulder Strap
16 Stylus pen
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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as
•The card is optional.
•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H014).
About unavaila ble fu nctions such as [STABILIZER], Di rection De tection Functi on, des cription in
this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Pue r to Rico should contact Panasonic’s
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
card
in the text.
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DMW-BLE9PP
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VFF0831
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VFC4710
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VGQ0C14
K1HY08YY0020 K1HY08YY0019
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H-H014 VYF3371
H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315
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VKF4385
DMC-GF3C
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DMC-GF3K
2
DMC-GF3K / DMC-GF3
2 3
DE-A99B
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1
9 10 11 12
¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF3C only
¢2 Supplied in
¢3 Supplied in
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DMC-GF3K only
DMC-GF3 only
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Names and Functions of Components
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2
3
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∫ Camera body
1 Sensor
2Flash
3 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8 Flash open button
9 Touch panel/LCD monitor
10 Playback button
11 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/
Delete/Return button
12 [MENU/SET] button
13 Control dial
14 Cursor buttons
3/Exposure Compensation button
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
4/[DRIVE MODE] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the
user to select between the following options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
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15 Shoulder strap eyelet
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16
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LOCKOPEN
27 28 2926
Be sure to attach the shoul d er s tr a p w h en
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using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
16 [HDMI] socket
17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
18 Microphone
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Do not cover the microphone with your
fingers.
19 Shutter button
20 Motion picture button
21 Speaker
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Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
22 Focus distance reference mark
23 Intelligent Auto button
24 Camera ON/OFF switch
25 Status indicator
26 Tripod receptacle
27 Card/Battery door
28 DC coupler cover
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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;
optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
• It is recommended to use a fully charged
battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorde d.
29 Release lever
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2221 23 24
2019
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∫ Lens
32 333130
3134 35 36 32 3330
H-H014
(LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)
30 Lens surface
31 Focus ring
32 Contact point
33 Lens fitting mark
34 Tele
35 Wide
36 Zoom ring
H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6
ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
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Touch Panel
This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Touch th e screen
To touch and release the touch panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch
panel.
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When selecting features using the touch
panel, be s ur e to to uch the cen te r of t he
desired icon.
Drag
A movement without releasing the touch
panel.
This is used to move the AF area, operate
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next
image during playback, etc.
Note
If you use a commercially availa ble liquid crys tal protection sh eet,
•
please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some
liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)
•If a commercially av ailable protection s heet is used, a lit tle extra
pressure may be required if you no tice that the touc h pane l is not
responsive.
•Avoid having t he hand holding the camera accidently apply
pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel
operation.
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as
ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
∫ About the Stylus pen
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate
with your fingers.
•Only use the suppli ed stylus pen.
•Do not place it where small children can reach.
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About the Lens
∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).
∫ Leica mount spec ification len s
When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;
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optional), you c an use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–For certain lenses, the act ual distance at which the subject is in focus may diff er sligh tly f rom
the rated distance.
–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] to [ON].
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Changing the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your
enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure.
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Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
Detaching the lens
Preparations: Attach the lens cap.
While pressing on the lens release button A, rotate
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then
remove.
Attaching the lens
Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens.
If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it.
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Align the lens fitting marks B (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
•Do not try to att ach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount
may get scratched.
•Be sure to remove the lens cap whe n recording.
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Note
Do not insert your fi nger s int o t he mou nt when the l ens a nd body ca p
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are removed from the camera body.
•To prevent dust or debris from adhering to internal parts of the
camera body, fit the body cap or a lens to the mount on the camera
body.
•T o prevent s cratch ing of the cont act poi nts, fit the lens rea r cap to the
lens when it is unattached or fit the lens to the camera body.
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector
(optional) to protect the lens surface when carryi ng.
Att a ch ing the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the int erchangeable lens
(H-FS014042)
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The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a lens hood.
Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and
bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
A Fitting to the mark.
Note
When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens
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hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A:Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the
ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass
it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the
hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the shoulder
strap and then check that it will not
come out.
• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach th e othe r
side of th e s h ou l d er st r a p.
Note
Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
•
–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
–It may result in injury or accident.
•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
–It may result in an acci dent by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLE9P P.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
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. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
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Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of
the battery.
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
• Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is complet ed.
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: It will light up while charging.
Off: It will turn off when it completes the charging normally.
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperat ur e is to o h igh or to o l ow. It is recommen ded to c ha rge the b at ter y ag ain
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the bat tery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
[CHARGE]
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