Preparing Your Camera for Use
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Preparing Your Camera for Use
2.1
Installing the battery
We highly recommend that you use only the specified
rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your camera. Make sure
that the power of the camera is off before inserting or
removing the battery.
To insert the battery:
1. Slide the battery / SD memory card cover.
2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.
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Tilt the battery lock lever and orient the battery in the
direction of the arrow, so that its label is facing to the front side of the camera, and then
insert the battery.
3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.
To remove the battery:
1. Slide the battery / SD memory card cover.
2. Release the battery lock lever.
3. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it out the rest of the way.
2.2
Charging the battery
The battery charge status affects the performance of the camera.
To maximize the performance and life of the battery, it is
recommended that you fully charge the battery using the
specified charger set (charger and AC power adapter), and then
fully discharge it through the normal use at least one time.
1. Insert the battery into the charger as shown in the
illustration.
2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the charger.
3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet.
4. When the battery is being charged, the charger LED indicator lights up in red. When the
battery is fully charged, it turns into green.
The length of the charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the status of
the battery.
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The camera must be used with the specified charger set. Damage caused by the use of an
incorrect charger set is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the cam-
era is off before removing the battery.
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The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a malfunc-
tion.
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When using the camera in cold environments, keep the camera and its battery warm by
holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment.