GETTING READY
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IMPORTANT!
• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts to flash when you start
a charge operation, it means that charging cannot be
started yet because the surrounding temperature or
the temperature of the charger unit is outside the
range of about 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Charging will start automatically (indicated when the
[CHARGE] lamp stops flashing and remains lit) as
soon as temperature returns to normal.
• Charging batteries while they are still warm
immediately after removing them from the camera
can result in only partial charging. Give batteries time
to cool before charging them.
• Batteries discharge slightly even when they are left
without loading them into the camera. Because of
this, it is recommended that you charge batteries
immediately before you need to use them.
• The rechargeable batteries used with this camera
are specifically designed for use with digital
cameras. If you want to try to use them to power
another type of device, you should first check the
user documentation that comes with the device to
see if they are compatible.
• Though the actual service life of the rechargeable
batteries depends on the environment under which
they are used, you can expect to be able to recharge
them about 500 times before they need replacement.
NOTE
• The 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 will go out whencharging is complete.
4.
After charging is complete, unplug thecharger unit from the power outlet, andremove the batteries from it.
Always unplug the charger unit from the power outlet
and remove the batteries whenever you are not
using it for charging.