Charging the Battery Pack (continued)

•The battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left in the camera even with the power turned off. This shortens the battery life. Remove it from the camera, attach the supplied terminal cover and store it at normal temperature (30º C / 86º F or less) in a dry place. Charge it before use.

•Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “+” and “-” terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack, or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B) or place it in the supplied case and store it in a cool, dry place. Recharge it fully before using it again.

Fig.AFig.B

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•Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge.

•Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until the LB symbol displays and to store it at normal temperature (30º C/86º F) or lower. If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage.

•The camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a function is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly attentive in turning the camera off.

•Although the battery pack’s maximum operating range is 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F), the optimal range is 10 to 30º C (50 to 86º F). At cold temperatures, such as those experienced when skiing, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable time before recharging.

•If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even when fully charged, it should be replaced.

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