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Charging the Battery
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<Charging Indicator and Statuses>
CAUTION
• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when
it is not in use.
• If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be
possible to charge it. Clean the battery terminals and
battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
• Charging times increase at low temperatures.
• The NP-50 gradually loses its charge even when not
used. Charge a NP-50 just before taking pictures (in the
last day or two).
Use with the following power supply cord set:
Cord: UL Listed, Type SPT-2, No.18 AWG, rated 300V,
10A, minimum 4 ft (1.2m), maximum 10 ft (3m) long.
One end terminates in a molded-on, parallel-blade, (non-
polarized) attachment plug with a 7A, 125V (NEMA 1-
15P) configuration.
• The battery and battery charger themselves will
become warm due to the power stored inside them. This
is normal and does not indicate a fault. Wherever
possible, use the battery charger in a well-ventilated
location.
• There may be vibration noises from inside the battery
charger during use. This is normal and does not indicate
a fault.
• The battery charger could cause interference if placed
close to a radio during charging. In this event, move the
radio and charger further apart.
• Do not leave the battery charger in the following types
of locations:
• Extremely humidity or high temperatures, such as close
to a heating appliance or in direct sunlight
• Places with strong vibration
• In very dusty places
• The battery charger accepts input voltages of 100-240
V AC at 50 or 60 Hz and can be used all over the world.
However, the shape of the plug and socket-outlet
depends on the country of use. Consult your travel
agent for details.
Charging
Indicator
Status
Action
Off
Battery not loaded
Load the battery to be
charged.
Lit green
Fully charged
(charging complete)
Remove the battery
from the battery
charger.
Lit red
Charging
–
Blinking red
Battery fault during
charging
Unplug the battery
charger and remove
the battery from the
battery charger.
Notes on Using the Battery Charger
