2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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About the charging lamp
• When the charging lamp flashes
– This occurs when charging is performed in an extremely hot or cold location.
Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature
(and the temperature of battery) is in a 10
o
C to 30
o
C (50
o
F to 86
o
F) range, and try charging
again.
– If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.
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Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer
determines the charging time.
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Battery indication
• The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate. The exact level varies depending on
the environment and the operating conditions.
Lit red:
Charging.
Off:
Charging has completed.
(When charging is complete, disconnect
the camera from the power outlet or
computer.)
Charging time
Approx. 190 min
75% or higher
74% to 50%
49% to 25%
24% or below
Low battery
• Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully
charged battery.
Blinking red
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