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Battery and charger
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Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1).
Other batteries cannot be used.
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The camera's power consumption varies widely with usage and other
conditions.
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As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery
will be drained quickly.
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Performing zoom repeatedly.
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Pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode, performing auto
focus repeatedly.
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Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period.
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When connected to a computer or printer.
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When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low
battery warning being displayed.
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The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the
battery using the designated charger (BCM-2) before use.
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The normal charging time of the provided charger is approximately 5 hours
(estimated).
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Do not use other chargers than the one designated.
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The charger should be used within the voltage range of AC 100–240 V (50/
60 Hz). If used overseas, a transformer may be necessary. Check with an
electrician or travel agent for details.
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Do not use commercially available travel adaptors as the charger may
malfunction.
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