22
(when fully charged)
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Precautions for Use
• When purchasing a spare battery, be sure to buy only the
specified type.
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See “Optional Accessories” (p.117).
• Wipe the contacts of the battery and camera with a soft dry
cloth.
• When used continuously for a long period, the battery may
become hot. Allow to cool before removing.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period,
discharge the battery completely before removing it, and
store it in a cool place. Charge it fully before using it again.
.
Before using the camera for the first time or when charging the
battery, follow the procedure below to fully charge the battery.
1
Set the battery in the camera.
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See “Loading the Battery” (p.21).
2
Attach the connection cable of the AC
adapter to the RICOH BASE.
3
Insert the power plug into the electrical
outlet.
Battery
Approx. recording
time
Approx. playback
time
Rechargeable
battery DB-40
50 min.
80 min.
How to Extend the Recording and Playback
Times
Keep the following points in mind when operating
the camera.
• The values indicated above tend to decrease
depending on the temperature in which the
camera is used. In a cold environment, warming
the battery in your hands, for example, could
increase the number of images you can record.
• Frequent use of the flash, zoom function and LCD
monitor will contribute to running down of the
battery. Keep their use to a minimum.
Charging the Battery
Tips
• If you are using the camera
for a long period and there is
an electrical outlet nearby,
use the AC adapter.
See
“Using the AC Adapter”
(p.24)
.
• When powering the camera
solely by the battery, you are
recommended to keep a
spare battery with you.
• If the battery symbol (
)
is displayed on the LCD
monitor, it indicates that the
battery is running low.
Charge the battery.
See
“Charging the Battery”
(p.22)
.
Note
