GETTING READY

NOTE

The bundled charger unit is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power plug varies according to country or geographic area. When traveling abroad, it is up to you to find out if the shape of the charger unit power plug is compatible with local power outlets and to purchase any required adapters.

3.The [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete.

4.After charging is complete, unplug the charger unit from the power outlet, and remove the battery from it.

Always unplug the charger unit from the power outlet and remove the battery whenever you are not using it for charging.

IMPORTANT!

If the battery or charger unit is very hot or cold when you start charging or if it becomes hot during charging, the charger unit will enter a standby state, which is indicated when its [CHARGE] lamp is lit amber. Charging will resume when the temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range, which is indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red.

Charging battery while it is still warm immediately after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging. Give battery time to cool before charging it.

Battery discharges slightly even when it is left without loading it into the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge battery immediately before you need to use it.

The rechargeable battery used with this camera is specifically designed for use with digital cameras. If you want to try to use it to power another type of device, you should first check the user documentation that comes with the device to see if it is compatible.

Though the actual service life of the rechargeable battery depends on the environment under which it is used, you can expect to be able to recharge it about 500 times before it needs replacement.

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.

Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth to keep them clean.

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