14
Quick Start Basics
Back Lamp Operation
.
To charge using a USB connection to a computer
While the camera is turned off,
connect in the sequence
shown below (
1
,
2
). If the
camera is on, press [ON/OFF]
(Power) to turn it off before
connecting it to your computer.
Charging time: Approximately
140 minutes
IMPORTANT!
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
• Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the
camera’s battery over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the USB-AC
adaptor that comes with the camera is recommended.
• Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.
Lamp Status
Description
Lit Red
Charging
Flashing Red
Abnormal ambient temperature, USB-
AC adaptor problem, or battery
problem (page 109)
Off
Charging complete
Back lamp
USB
1
2
USB cable
(included with camera)
Making sure that the mark on the USB cable
connector is towards the monitor screen side, connect
the cable to the camera.
[USB/AV]
port
USB port
Computer
(power turned on)