•A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and connection conditions can cause charging to take longer than normal. If charging takes longer than about six hours, a timer will terminate it automatically, even if the battery is not fully charged. If the battery has not been used for a very long time, charging may terminate automatically and the back lamp may start flashing red or go out after only about 30 minutes to 45 minutes. In either case, use of the USB-AC adaptor that comes with the camera is recommended.

•Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you

still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.

Back Lamp Operation

Lamp Status

Description

 

Lit Amber

Charging

 

 

Charging in progress (Data

 

Lit Red

transfer with computer not

Back lamp

 

supported.)

 

 

Abnormal ambient temperature,

 

Flashing Red

battery problem, or charging

 

 

terminated by timer (page 119)

 

Lit Green

Charging complete, or charging

 

stopped

 

 

 

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

NOTE

•Charging continues while a camera is connected to a computer’s USB port, even if the camera is turned off. Under this condition, the back lamp operates as described under “Back Lamp Operation” (page 17).

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