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Charging the Battery
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The battery begins charging.
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The power-on lamp and AF lamp will blink, and the
battery will start charging.
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The power-on lamp and AF lamp will stop blinking
when charging is complete.
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A fully-exhausted battery will charge in about three
hours.
The following chart explains camera status while the AC adapter is connected to the camera.
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Disconnect the camera and AC adapter when charging is complete.
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Turn off the camera.
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Pull out the AC adapter from the camera, and the power cable from the power outlet.
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Note on the AC Adapter
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Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (
iii), before using the
AC adapter.
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Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery“ (
183) of the section “Caring for the
Camera”, before using the battery.
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Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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Only use the power cable for the AC Adapter EH-66 (supplied).
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Charging the Battery with the Battery Charger
The Battery Charger MH-61 (
177), for EN-EL5 is available separately.
Camera Status
Description
The power-on lamp and
AF lamp will blink
Battery charging.
The power-on lamp and
AF lamp will turn off
Battery fully charged.
The power-on lamp or the
monitor will turn on.
The camera is on. Power is supplied to the camera by the
AC adapter.
The flash lamp will
flickers
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The temperature is not suitable for usage. Use the
charger in a room with a surrounding temperature range
of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery.
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If the lamp flickers rapidly, the AC adapter is not correctly
inserted or the battery is faulty. Reinsert the AC adapter
or replace the battery.