Panasonic Digital Still Cameras now contain a technology that can identify a true Panasonic battery. For the protection of its customers, Panasonic developed this technology after it was discovered that some aftermarket 3rd party batteries do not meet the strict safety standards Panasonic uses. Some of these aftermarket batteries are not furnished with internal protective devices to guard against internal heating, overcharging, and short circuit. If these aftermarket battery packs were to be used, it could lead to an accident causing personal injury or damage to your camera.

This new firmware update is available for the following models:
DMC-FX40/FX48
DMC-FX550/FX580
DMC-FT1/TS1
DMC-FS4
DMC-FS6
DMC-FS7
DMC-FS8
DMC-FS15
DMC-FS25
DMC-FS42
DMC-FS62
DMW-BCG10
DMC-TZ7/ZS3
DMC-TZ6/ZS1
DMC-TZ65
DMW-BLB13
DMC-G1 (Coming Soon)
DMC-GH1 (Coming Soon)

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