3.With your computer turned on, connect the camera to it. Charging will start at this time.

The back lamp will light red while charging is in progress and go out after charging is complete. It takes about 170 minutes to achieve a full charge. Charging may take longer depending on charging conditions.

USB port

USB cable

(included with camera)

Large connector

USB/AV port

Small connector

 

Making sure that the mark on the USB cable

 

connector is towards the lens side, connect the cable

Back Lamp Operation

to the camera.

 

 

Back lamp

Lamp Status

Description

 

Lit Red

Charging

 

 

Abnormal ambient temperature,

 

Flashing Red

charging taking abnormally long,

 

 

or battery problem (page 126)

 

Off

Charging complete

 

4.After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then from the computer.

IMPORTANT!

Charging is not performed when connected to the USB port of a printer, TV, etc.

Charging will not start whenever the battery temperature is 0°C (32°F) or below or 60°C (140°F) or above.

Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.

Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the charger that comes with the camera is recommended.

A charging error can occur immediately after charging begins or some time after charging begins. A charging error is indicated by the back lamp flashing red.

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Quick Start Basics