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Preparations
1.Charging the Battery.
Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances.
•When using the battery for the first time.
•When the "Change the battery pack." message displays.
1.Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2.Plug the battery charger
•Battery charger model names and types vary by region. The charge indicator will light orange while the battery is
charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete. Charging takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Preparations
Charge Indicator
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To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 126).
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