How do you recharge the battery? Do I need to buy a battery charger extra?
1947884
It can be recharged in the camera with the provided usb cable. However, I would advise buying a separate charger for convenience. I also boughta second battery, although you must buy the Panasonic brand as the camera is programed only to recognize Panasonic batteries. This means you will pay about double for a battery than you would if this was not programmed into the camera.
1947885
The answers you've received are correct, the camera comes with a cord to charge the battery in camera. I also bought the Wasabi battery 2-pack and charger and I've used those batteries in the camera. They work fine, so you don't need to buy Panasonic brand batteries as one person suggested.
1947886
Hi Lynda, You re-charge it in camera using the power cable. You can, however, buy a cheap charger for this battery. I purchased this one http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Panasonic-DMW-BCG10E-DMW-BCG10PP/dp/B0049V0ZX8/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385106277&sr=1-4&keywords=Panasonic+Lumix+ZS20+charger with extra batteries
1947887
The camera comes with a cord. The cord fits into the camera on one end and a USB outlet on the other. However, it also comes with an electric-outlet plug that has a USB outlet in back. So, you can charge the camera through the computer or directly into a wall outlet.
1947888
Hi Lynda,You re-charge it in camera using the power cable. You can, however, buy a cheap charger for this battery. I purchased this one Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Panasonic DMW-BCG10, DMW-BCG10E, DMW-BCG10PP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1, DMC-SZ8, DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ7, DMC-TZ8, DMC-TZ10, DMC-TZ18, DMC-TZ19, DMC-TZ20, DMC-TZ25, DMC-TZ30, DMC-TZ35, DMC-ZR1, DMC-ZR3, DMC-ZS1, DMC-ZS3, DMC-ZS5, DMC-ZS6, DMC-ZS7, DMC-ZS8, DMC-ZS9, DMC-ZS10, DMC-ZS15, DMC-ZS19, DMC-ZS20, DMC-ZS25, DMC-ZX1, DMC-ZX3 with extra batteries
2147141
The camera comes with one Li ion rechargeable proprietary battery. Customers have complained about poor battery life so a spare is probably a good idea (there are third party vendors). There is no external battery charger. It must be recharged in the camera via a USB cable charger supplied with the camera.
1512900
Don't use the included charger. Use a smart charger. They're available for under $20.
1169694
There was a battery charger included with my laptop. I did have to ask for a new battery not long after my purchase because it stopped holding a charge.
299111
You can actually purchase a battery charger from a store like Home Depot. We got ours for about $20. The AA batteries are in the cartridge (just pop the cartridge open) -- we've even replaced them with regular AAs while the rechargeable batteries were loading.
643337
It comes with its own rechargeable battery. Just make sure you install it properly to charge first use, and let it run right down before charging it again.
1781599
it comes with charger that plugs into camera, if you want to charge battery separately, you have to order one. Amazon has several, some with extra battery.
1164652
Came with charger, but no battery. Had to purchase battery separately. READ THE SMALL PRINT
1583580
Yes,there is no external battery charger. I bought a combo of external battery charger + 2 extra batteries on Amazon, makes life easier. Cost is about 16-17 $ .
961894
I bought ours a few years ago and it did comeWith a charger. I would also recommend buying an extra battery.
1212965
Recharges by USB. Which, ironically, is the same way it charges other things...Basically, if you have the ability to recharge it, you probably do not need it right then.
2273316
The charger is built into the camera. I believe you can buy a separate battery charger
1977822
You recharge the battery pack. It comes with a micro USB cord so you can recharge it. You may want to also purchase a USB wall adapter for faster charging
1008131
You can buy a battery charger. Look on line. They are out there. I have one. My experience is that it's best to get a battery charger. I also bought a few more batteries.
532987
No, you must have a lithium ion charger. I purchased a separate 2 battery charger.
952543
of course it comes with battery charger, how else will you charge the included battery?it doesn't come with a case though.. just a hand strap.
1973040
There are no instructions. You simply place the battery (with the metal ends)in the charger against the metal prongs. Pull out the plus on the charger and plug it in.