Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BG1 User manual

Operating Instructions
BATTERY GRIP
Manuel d’utilisation
PRISE D’ALIMENTATION
Bedienungsanleitung
AKKU-GRIFF
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
EMPUÑADURA CON BATERÍA
Istruzioni d’uso
BATTERY GRIP
使用說明書
電池把手
使用说明书
电池手柄
사용설명서
배터리 그립
Інструкція зексплуатації
БАТАРІЙНИЙ БЛОК
DVQX2398ZA
F0823KN0
DMW-BG1
Model No./Modèle/Model Nr./
Modelo N./Modello N./
型號 /型号 /모델 번호 /
Модель №
ENGLISH 2
FRANÇAIS 18
DEUTSCH 32
ESPAÑOL 43
ITALIANO 54
中文 （繁體） 65
中文 （简体） 74
한국어 85
УКРАЇНСЬКА 95
until
2023/11/01
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Operating Instructions
BATTERY GRIP
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this
manual for future use.
Information for Your Safety.........................................................................2
Precautions.................................................................................................5
Supplied Accessories .................................................................................5
Names of the components..........................................................................6
Mounting on and removing from the digital camera ...................................7
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..................................................................8
Using the Battery Grip ..............................................................................10
Cautions for Use.......................................................................................11
Specifications ...........................................................................................12
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .....................................................13
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA).................................................16
Information for Your Safety
∫About the battery pack
Contents
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
0Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
CAUTION
0Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
0When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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0Do not heat or expose to flame.
0Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long
period of time with doors and windows closed.
0Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes.
0Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions
or leakage of flammable liquids and gases.
-If you see this symbol-
[For U.S.A.]
To dispose of your product, please recycle in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
For further recycling please visit
https://shop.panasonic.com/recycle
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
0Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
0Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
0Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
0Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.
0Do 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.
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in
accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact
your local authority.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case
it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
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[India Only]
Information on hazardous constituents as specified in sub-rule1 of rule16 in electrical
and electronic equipment.
Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the E-Waste (Management) Amendment
Rules, 2023 with the sub-rule1 of rule16 limits with respect to Lead, Mercury, Cadmium,
Hexavalent chromium, Polybrominated biphenyls, Polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
The content of hazardous substance with the exemption of the applications listed in
SCHEDULE II of the E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2023:
1. Lead (Pb) – not over 0.1% by weight.
2. Cadmium (Cd) – not over 0.01% by weight.
3. Mercury (Hg) – not over 0.1% by weight.
4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) – not over 0.1% by weight.
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) – not over 0.1% by weight.
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) – not over 0.1% by weight.
For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please
return this product to a nearby authorized collection center, registered dismantler
of recycler, or Panasonic service center when disposing of this product.
Customer care number ( Toll free ) : 1800 103 1333 ,1800 108 1333
Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection
centers, etc. or call the customer care toll-free number
https://www.panasonic.com/in/corporate/e-waste-management.html
Do's & Don’ts
No. Do's Don'ts
1
All electrical and electronic products
are required to be handed over only to
the Authorized recycler.
The product should not be opened by
the user himself /herself, but only by
authorized service personnel.
2The product should be handed over
only to authorized recycler for disposal.
The product is not meant for re-sale to
any unauthorized agencies / scrap
dealers / kabariwalas.
3
Keep the product in an isolated area,
after it becomes non-functional /
unrepairable so as to prevent its
accidental breakage.
The product is not meant for mixing
into household waste stream.
4Refer to Operating Instructions for
handling of end of life products
Do not keep any replaced spare part(s)
from the product in an exposed area.
5
Always dispose of products that have
reached end of life at Panasonic Life
Solutions India Authorized Service
Centre.
Do not donate old electronic items to
anybody. Do not dispose of your product
in garbage bins along with municipal
waste that ultimately reaches landfill.
6
Wherever possible or as instructed,
separate the packaging material
according to responsible waste disposal
options and sorting for recycling.
Do not give e-waste to informal and
unorganized sectors like Local Scrap
Dealers / Rag Pickers.
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Precautions
0This unit is a battery grip for Panasonic digital cameras.
Ease of operation and grip when held vertically during the recording will
improve. The attached battery pack¢(optional), in addition to the battery in the
digital camera, will allow longer recording time.
¢Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
0Compatible models (As of September 2023)
Compatible models: DC-G9M2, DC-S5M2X, DC-S5M2, DC-S5¢
¢ Use with the firmware on the Digital Camera updated to the most recent version.
0For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware,
visit the following support site:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html
(English only)
0For the latest information on compatible devices, see the operating
instructions, catalog or website of the digital camera.
∫Handling the unit
0Do not subject the unit to strong vibration or impact. Those actions may
result in malfunctions and failure.
0The dust and splash resistant of this unit is not a guarantee of a full
protection against the intrusion of dust and water. Please take care of
following when using. If the unit does not operate properly, please
contact the dealer where you have purchased the unit or Panasonic.
0Mount this unit firmly to the digital camera.
0Close the battery door and DC coupler cover firmly.
0 Be careful not to allow sand, dust, or water to adhere or enter into the
terminal area, digital camera, or this unit when attaching or removing this unit.
0This unit is not water-proof, so this cannot be used underwater. For splash
resistant, this unit is constructed to resist the entry of water. If splashes of
water etc. do adhere to this unit, wipe after use with a soft dry cloth.
0 The appearance and specifications of products described in this document may
differ from the actual products you have purchased due to later enhancements.
Supplied Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the product.
Product numbers correct as of September 2023. These may be subject to change.
0The battery is optional.
Terminal cap
0The terminal cap is attached to the
Battery Grip at the time of purchase.
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Names of the components
1Electrical contacts
2Cover storage
3Camera attachment pins
4[AF ON] button
5Joystick
6[Fn] (Function) button
7Release lever
8Battery door
9DC coupler cover
10 Attachment screw
11 Shutter button
12 Front dial
13 [ ] (White Balance) button
14 [ ] (ISO sensitivity) button
15 [ ] (Exposure compensation) button
16 Operation ON/OFF switch
17 Rear dial
18 Tripod mount
19 Strap attachment holder
0We recommend attaching the
shoulder strap supplied with the
digital camera before use to prevent
accidental dropping. (Read the digital
camera operating instructions for
details on how to attach the strap.)
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Mounting on and removing from the digital
camera
0Check that the digital camera is turned off. (Mounting the unit onto, or
removing it from, the camera while the power is on may cause trouble and is
not recommended.)
11Remove the cover for the
battery grip connector on the
digital camera.
2Store the cover for the battery
grip connector in the cover
storage of the Battery Grip.
3Remove the terminal cap on the
Battery Grip.
0Return the cover for the battery grip
connector and the terminal cap to
their original position after use to
protect the terminals.
0Be careful not to lose the terminal
cap.
2Insert by aligning the attachment
screw, electrical contacts, and
camera attachment pins.
3Turn the attachment screw in
direction of the arrow to attach
securely.
Note
0Keep the terminal cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
∫Remove the Battery Grip from the digital camera
0Confirm that the digital camera is not powered, and turn the attachment screw
in the opposite direction of the attachment.
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Inserting/Removing the Battery
0Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLK22: optional).
0If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
0Use the battery after charging.
0The Battery Grip can be used when the battery is inserted in either the digital
camera or the Battery Grip.
0Check that the digital camera is turned off.
1Slide the release lever of the
Battery Grip toward [OPEN], and
open the battery door.
2Taking care of the orientation,
insert securely all the way until
you hear locking, and confirm
that the Alever is hooked to the
battery.
0When removing the battery, push
the Alever toward the arrow and
pull out the battery.
3Close the battery door and slide
the release lever toward [LOCK].
Note
0When using the digital camera without the battery inserted, do not take out the
battery in the Battery Grip. Otherwise, the digital camera will turn off.
0Remove the battery after use. (The battery will exhaust if it is left unused for
long period of time.)
0The battery will be warm after using, while charging, and right after charging.
The Battery Grip will also be warm while using, but this is not a malfunction.
0Confirm that there is no foreign matter on the battery door.
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∫Using 2 batteries
The digital camera can be used for longer periods of time when batteries are
inserted in both the digital camera and the Battery Grip. (It will switch to the
other battery when one of the batteries is exhausted.)
0The battery to be used primarily can be set in the digital camera. Read the
operating instructions of your digital camera for details.
∫Using the AC Adaptor (optional) and the DC Coupler (optional)
instead of the battery
0Always use a genuine Panasonic DC Coupler (DMW-DCC17: optional).
For the U.S.A., CANADA and Latin America
0 When using an AC Adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler
(DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used.
0Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
For the Europe and CIS
0When using an AC Adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler
(DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional) are used.
0Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional).
For Taiwan
0 When using an AC Adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler
(DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10GT: optional) are used.
0Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10GT: optional).
For Korea
0 When using an AC Adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler
(DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10GD: optional) are used.
0Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10GD: optional).
For China
0 When using an AC Adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler
(DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10GK: optional) are used.
0Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10GK: optional).
For India
0 When using an AC Adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler
(DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10GW: optional) are used.
0Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10GW: optional).
For Other Countries
0When using an AC Adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler
(DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional) are used.
0Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional).
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You can use the digital camera without worrying about battery consumption.
Insert the DC Coupler into the Battery Grip, connect the AC Adaptor, and then
plug it into an electrical outlet.
Note
0When the DC Coupler is being mounted, the DC Coupler cover opens, so the
structure ceases to be dust and splash resistant. Be careful not to allow sand,
dust and water etc. to adhere to or enter the structure. After use, check that
there is no foreign matter attached to the DC coupler cover, and close it firmly.
0Also read the operating instructions for the AC Adaptor and DC Coupler.
0Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Using the Battery Grip
Operation of the dials, joystick and buttons on the Battery Grip is same as the
digital camera.
Read the operating instructions for your digital camera for details.
1Turn the power switch of the digital
camera to [ON].
2Turn the operation ON/OFF switch on
the Battery Grip to [ON].
0Enables the operations of the dials, joystick
and buttons.
0This cannot turn the power of the digital
camera ON/OFF.
Note
0When the digital camera is held grasping on the grip, a button on the Battery
Grip may be pushed accidentally. In such case, turn the operation ON/OFF
switch of the Battery Grip to [OFF].
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