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Charging the Battery
Charge Status
Charge Status
The indicator lamp shows battery charge status as follows:
Indicator lamp
Indicator lamp
Battery status
Battery status
On
On
Battery charging.
Battery charging.
Off
Off
Charging complete.
Charging complete.
Blinks
Blinks
Battery fault.
Battery fault.
Q
The battery will not charge while the camera is on.
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Use the charger with the plug adapter for your country or region.
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Do not affi
x labels or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible
to remove the battery from the camera.
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Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.
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Read the cautions in “The Battery and Power Supply”.
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Use only battery chargers designated for use with the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in product malfunction.
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Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.
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The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use. If the
battery fails to hold a charge, it has reached the end of its charging life and must be replaced.
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Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent
the battery from charging.
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Charging times may increase at very low or very high temperatures.