Charging indicator

Battery

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Battery charger

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AC plug cord

Charging the Battery

Use the battery charger D-BC8 supplied with the camera to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

3 Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX name is visible.

The charging indicator on the charger lights red while the battery is being charged and changes to green when charging is completed.

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is completed.

•The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes.

The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0°C – 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

•The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.

•When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.

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