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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DVKV1001Z

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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.)

617

789

18 19

2 3

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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

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

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

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

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

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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