Charging the Battery
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Recharge the battery before using.
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity.
After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
When not using the battery and charger, attach the protective covers provided.
Use the battery in an ambient temperature range of 0°C - 45°C / 32°F - 113°F. To attain best battery performance, an ambient temperature of 10°C - 30°C / 50°F - 86°F is recommended. In cold locations such as snowy areas, battery performance and operation time may temporarily decrease.
When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing the battery when it is fully charged may lower the battery’s performance.
The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries. The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a
Check the battery performance.
While the battery is recharging, press the charger’s
<PERFORMANCE> button to check the battery’s performance level indicated by the Charge level indicator.
(Green) : Battery’s recharge performance is fine.
(Green) : Battery’s recharge performance is slightly degraded. 
(Red) : Purchasing a new battery is recommended.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life. Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.360) and purchase a new battery.
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