How to charge the battery on a Lumix Camera

DC-FZ1000M2

Original battery DMW-BLC12PP

• Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera..
• Always charge before first use. (battery shipped uncharged)
• We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature)
• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

The battery can be charged from an AC outlet or through a PC.

Charging diagram

• A - USB connection cable (supplied)
• B - AC adaptor (supplied)
• C - To the electrical outlet
• D - Computer

Charging the battery from a Power Outlet.

1. Insert the battery into the camera. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card / battery door.
2. Close the card / battery door and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
3. Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
4. Insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

Charging the battery from a Computer

1. Insert the battery into the camera. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card / battery door.
2. Close the card / battery door and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
3. Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).

Notes:

• The [USB / CHARGE] socket is located at the bottom when the camera is in an upright position.
• Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
• If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
• If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
• Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.
• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

Charging lamp indications

Charging lamp (Red)

• On: Charging in progress.
• Off: Charging complete. After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.
• Flashing: Charging error.

Charging time Details

Charging Time: Approx. 180 min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.

DC-FZ80

Original battery is DMW-BMB9PP

Charging time Details

Charging Time: Approx. 170 min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.

DCG9

You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body. If you turn on the camera, you can also power it from a power outlet.

• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLF19PP. (As of April 2017)
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• The indicated charging times are 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.
• Use the charger indoors.

Charge the battery using the battery charger

Charge the battery using the camera

DCG95

You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body. If you turn on the camera, you can also power it from a power outlet.

• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP. (As of April 2019)
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• The indicated charging times are 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.
• Use the charger indoors.

Charge the battery using the battery charger

Charge the battery using the camera

DC-G100, DC-G100D

You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body. If you turn on the camera, you can also power it from a power outlet. Please only use the products supplied with the camera for charging.

• Insert the battery in the camera and charge it.
• The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLG10. (As of December 2023)
  Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10).
  If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use.
• Check that this unit is turned off.
  
  
  A.Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.
  B.Check that the lever is holding the battery in place.
• Charging Time Approx. 180 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.

Charging the battery

1. Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].
   • The camera cannot be charged when it is turned on.
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Connect the camera [USB/CHARGE] socket 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
4. Insert the AC adaptor into the electrical outlet.
   • The charging lamp blinks red and charging begins.
     
   • 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.
   • 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.
   • When the charging lamp is blinking, the battery is not charging properly.
     – 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 °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

Notifications Regarding Charging

Power indications

Battery Power Indication bars	Remaining Battery level
	75% or Higher
	74% to 50%
	49% to 25%
	24% or below
Blinking in red	Low battery Charge or replace the battery.

• The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate.

DC-GH5

Battery supplied with camera DMW-BLF19PP

Charging Time: Approx. 220 minutes.

• 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.

1. Connect the AC Cable to the battery charger.
   
2. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. The [CHARGE] indicator lights up and charging begins.
   

DC-GH6

You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger or keeping it in the camera body, and plugging in the camera to an electrical outlet.
You can also turn on the camera and supply power from an electrical outlet.

• The battery that can be used with the camera is a DMW-BLK22. (As of January 2022)
• You can also use the battery charger DMW-BTC15 with the battery model DMW-BLK22

Optional Battery DMW-BLF19

You can also use DMW-BLF19 (optional), but there are the following limitations.

• The following functions cannot be used:
  • [Rec Quality] exceeding a resolution of C4K
  • [Rec Quality] with a high frame rate video exceeding a recording framerate of 60.00p
  • [Variable Frame Rate] exceeding a frame rate of 60fps
• The battery capacity is low, so this reduces the number of pictures that can be taken and the available recording time.
• There will be 4 remaining battery charge indicators.

We recommend using DMW-BLK22 (supplied / optional).

Note:

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

Models DC-S1, DC-S1H, DC-S1R

You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body. If you turn on the camera, you can also charge the battery while the camera is powered from an electrical outlet. Instead of using an electrical outlet, you can also connect the camera using a device that supports USB PD (USB Power Delivery).

• Model(s) DC-S1, DC-S1H, DC-S1R - The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLJ31. (As of January 2019)
• The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use.

Charging with the Charger

• Use the supplied charger and 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.

Note: 

• Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.
• Use the charger indoors.

1. Connect the charger and the AC adaptor with the USB connection cable (C-C).
   • Hold the plugs and insert them straight. (Inserting these at an angle may cause deformation or malfunction)
     
     
   • Battery DMW-BLJ31 shown in diagram with it's respective charger (DMW-BTC14)
     
     
2. Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and then insert into the electrical outlet.
   
   
   • Adaptor DMW-BTC14 being powered
     
     
3. Insert the battery.
   • Insert the terminal end of the battery and push.
   • The [CHARGE] lamp (A) blinks and charging begins.
     
     
   • Battery DMW-BLJ31 being inserted into it's charger (DMW-BTC14)
     
     

Note:

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied USB connection cable (C–C). This may cause malfunction.
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.
• Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

---

[CHARGE] Lamp

Charge Indicators

Charging Status	Charge Lamp
0% to 49%	50% icon blinking.
50% to 79%	50% icon solid 80% icon blinking.
80% to 99%	50% and 80% icon solid 100% icon blinking.
100%	All icons off.

Note:

• After charging, disconnect the power source connection and remove the battery.
• If the [50%] lamp 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 °F and 86 °F).
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. Remove the connection to the power source, and wipe with a dry cloth.

Charging the Battery with the Camera

Status LCD Display (DC-S1, DC-S1R)

Charge Indicators

Charging Status	Display
Charging
Charging Complete
Charging error

Note:

• After charging, disconnect the connection to the power source.
• When an error is displayed, 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 °F and 86 °F).

DC-S5, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X

You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body. If you turn on the camera, you can also charge the battery while the camera is powered from an electrical outlet. Instead of using an electrical outlet, you can also connect the camera using a device that supports USB PD (USB Power Delivery).

• Model(s) DC-S5, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X - The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLK22 (As of September 2020)
• The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use.

Charging with the Charger

Charging the Battery with the Camera

DC-ZS200

Supplied battery DMW-BLG10PP.

Charging Time: Approx. 190 minutes.

Notes:

• If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
• If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
• Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

DC-ZS70

Supplied battery DMW-BLG10PP.

Charging Time: Approx. 190 minutes.

Notes:

• If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
• If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
• Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

DC-ZS80

Supplied battery DMW-BLG10PP.

Charging Time: Approx. 190 minutes.

Notes:

• If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
• If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
• Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

DMC-G7

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP. (as of April 2016)

Charging Time Approx. 140 min.

DMC-G85

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP. (as of April 2016)

Charging Time Approx. 140 min.

DMC-F3

Charging Time of supplied battery Approx. 100 min.

DMC-F5

Charging Time: Approx. 120 minutes.

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

• Insert the battery into the camera.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC. Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of the product.

When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.

Appearance of the USB/Charge socket may vary depending on model. Model shown above is DC-ZS80.

• A - USB connection cable (supplied)
• B - AC adaptor (supplied)
• C - To the electrical outlet
• D - Computer (Turn on the computer)
• E - [USB/CHARGE] socket

If the battery is unusable, it should be discarded in accordance with the battery recycling laws where you reside.

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an upright position.
• Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

Charging Lamp Indications

• On: Charging in Progress.
• Off: Charging complete. After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.
• When the charging lamp is Flashing: Charging error.

DMC-FH10

Charging Time: Approx. 150 minutes.

DMC-FH8

Approx Charging time 180 min.

DMC-GH4

Battery supplied with camera DMW-BLF19PP

Charging Time: Approx. 220 minutes.

• 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.

1. Connect the AC Cable to the battery charger.
   
2. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. The [CHARGE] indicator lights up and charging begins.
   

DMC-SZ1

Approx Charging time 180 min.

DMC-TS30

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some power 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).

Battery Indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is low. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Charging

Use the dedicated charger, AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.

1. Connect the charger and the AC adaptor (supplied) with the USB connection cable.
   • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.
2. Insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.
3. Insert the battery in the correct direction.
   • The [CHARGE] indicator (E) lights up and charging begins.

About the [CHARGE] indicator

• ON: Charging
• OFF: Charging has completed. After charging is complete, disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied) from the power outlet and remove the battery.

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

• The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F).
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.

Charging time: Approx. 120 minutes.

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.

Notes:

• 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.
• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.
• 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.
• Do not use a USB extension cable.
• Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable for other devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

DMC-TS6

About batteries that you can use with this unit

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F) (same as the battery temperature) is recommended.

1. Connect the AC cable.
2. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
   • The [CHARGE] indicator lights up and charging begins.

About the [CHARGE] indicator

• On: Charging.
• Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)
  • When the charge indicator flashes.
  • The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F).
  • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.

Charging Time

Charging Time: Approx. 165 min.

• 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 long time may be longer than normal.

Battery Indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Notes:

• 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.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged 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.)

DMC-XS1

Charging Time: Approx. 150 minutes.

DC-ZS100, DMC-ZS60

The battery supplied with the camera DMW-BLG10PP.

Charging Time: Approx. 190 minutes.

Notes:

• If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
• If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
• Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.