NOTE

Even if you turn on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, back lamp operation will change as described below.

Back Lamp Operation

Lamp Status

Description

Lit/Flashing Amber

Charging

 

 

Flashing Red

Abnormal ambient temperature, charging taking

abnormally long, or battery problem (page 120)

 

 

 

Lit Green

Charging complete

 

 

IMPORTANT!

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

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.

Other Charging Precautions

With the two charging methods described above, you can charge the camera’s battery (NP-80) without removing it from the camera. You also can charge the battery using an optionally available charger unit (BC-80L). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident.

A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery time to cool before charging it.

A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to use it.

Charging the camera’s battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio.

Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

Do not use the USB-AC adaptor with any other device.

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