•USB charging devices and power supply devices are subject to fixed standards. Use of an inferior device or a device that is not up to standard can cause malfunction and/or failure of your camera.
•Operation is not guaranteed in the case of a computer built or modified by you. Even in the case of a commercially available computer, certain USB port specifications may make it impossible to charge via the USB cable.
•A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Leave the camera turned off and wait for a while to give the battery time to cool before charging it.
•A battery discharges slightly. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to use it.
•Charging the battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the
•Actual charging time depends on the current battery level and charging conditions.
•Do not use the
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates its current level as shown below.
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indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when 
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•The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode.
•Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page 98).
•See page 125 for information about battery life and number of shots.
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