Pentax Optio RX18, Operating Manual

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Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 that is provided with the
camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first
time.
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Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow
1 and flip the cover open 2 .
• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge batteries
other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92, as the battery
charger may overheat or be damaged.
• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run
down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to
light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.
The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.).
(The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and
charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging
the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Installing the Battery
Battery/
card cover
Battery lock lever
Battery
Battery/card
cover lock lever