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Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
3.2 Charger
3.2.1 Characteristics
1. Charging takes place automatically from start to finish.
2. The charger has a charge lamp to indicate its operating condition.
3. A refresh lamp flashes to inform you that the battery needs refresh charging (once every 13
to 26 charges).
4. A cooling fan operates automatically to cool the charger if its temperature increases during
charging.
5. The charger is compatible with worldwide voltage sources from 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. (An
adapter for the power supply plug may be necessary in some countries.)
Charging time
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Rapid charging
The charging time varies by factors preceding charging, such as travel conditions, residual capacity,
and ambient temperature. It takes approximately 2.5 to 3.0 hours to fully charge a battery with 0%
residual capacity.
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Refresh charging
The charging time varies by factors preceding charging, such as travel conditions, residual capacity,
and ambient temperature. It takes 3 to 13 hours to refresh charge a battery.
CAUTION
• It takes a longer time to refresh charge a battery with a large residual capacity.
• If the refresh lamp flashes, press the refresh switch to refresh charge the battery. Without refresh charging, the
battery may indicate its residual capacity incorrectly or its performance may deteriorate.
CAUTION
• To ensure safety, disconnect the power plug and store the charger when it is not in use.
• After charging, do not leave the charger outdoors.
3.2.2 Names of Charger Parts
Names of Charger Parts
Contact points (4 locations)
Carry battery information and electrical current.
Refresh lamp (orange)
Flashes when the battery requires refresh charging,
and lights during refresh charging. In case of a problem,
both lamps flash to inform you of the type of problem.
Battery slot
Power cord
Supports AC 100–240 V,
50/60 Hz power input.
Charge lamp (green)
Lights during charging
and flashes during standby.
Refresh switch
Use when the refresh lamp flashes.
