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Chapter 3 Preparation — Charging the built-in battery
Charging the built-in battery
The date/time set in the camera is maintained by the built-in battery.
The built-in battery may exhaust when the camera is not turned on for approximately two months.
The built-in battery is exhausted when [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power switch is set to <l> (ON).
Charge the built-in battery with the following procedure.
1
Set the power switch to < > (standby).
2
Connect the AC adaptor to the camera.
For details on connection of the AC adaptor, refer to “Using the AC adaptor”.
3
Leave the camera for approx. four hours.
The built-in battery will be charged.
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Check the date/time setting and the time code after charging.
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Select [DIAGNOSTICS] in the INFO screen, and set the date/time for the internal clock if [INTERNAL CLOCK HAS RESET] [<PLEASE SET TO
CORRECT TIME>] is displayed in the warning display field.
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Set the power switch to <l> (ON), and check that [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is not displayed in the LCD monitor.
If [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is still displayed after charging, the built-in battery needs to be replaced. Consult your dealer.
