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Preparing Your Camera for Use
Installing the Lithium Battery
Your digital camera needs a lithium Li-ion battery (included) in order to operate.
1. Slide and open the battery door on the right side of the camera.
2. Insert the battery correctly with the correct polarity facing up.
3. Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the battery is sitting
firmly.
4. Close the battery door.
5. On powering on your camera the battery icon appears on the bottom left of the LCD screen.
Battery Power Indication:
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
Note
:
1.
A “Low battery” message flashes on the LCD when the battery power is insufficient. Shortly
thereafter your camera will power off.
2. Please remove your battery when you don
‟t intend to use your camera for a long time.
3. Test photos taken with the camera should be downloaded otherwise they will be lost when
the camera loses power and turns off or when the battery door is opened to replace the
battery.
4. In order to charge your lithium battery, make sure the battery is inserted correctly. Then
connect your camera to the AC Adapter or to a PC with the USB cable provided. The green
LED situated below the MENU/OK button will light up indicating that your camera is in
charging mode. The LED will switch off when your camera is fully charged.
Important: The camera must be turned off before recharging the battery.