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Charging the battery
This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. Other batteries cannot be used.
The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before using the
camera, charge the battery using the BCM-2 charger. For more details, read
the instructions provided with the charger.
1
Plug the power cord into the
charger.
2
Plug the other end of the power
cord into a household electrical
outlet.
3
Remove the protection cap from the
battery. Place the battery on the
charger, making sure that it is
correctly oriented as shown in the
illustration.
• Align the battery with the
guideline on the charger (
),
and insert the battery into the
charger as far as it will go.
• Meaning of the charge lamp
indications:
Lights red : Charging
Lights green:Charging is
completed.
Blinks red
: Charging failure
• The battery charges in
approximately 6 hours.
The charging time may differ
according to the amount of
power left in the battery.
• Use only the specified charger.
• The battery becomes warm during charging, but this is not a
malfunction.
• If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, you are
recommended to carry a spare battery (sold separately) with you.
• Always secure the protection cap to the battery when handling or
carrying to prevent the short-circuiting of the battery terminals.
AC wall outlet
Protection cap
Charge indicator
Guideline
Note