Charging the Battery
Charge statusThe battery status icons show battery charge status when the camera is turned on, and the indicator lamp shows it when the camera is turned off.
Battery status icon when camera on | Indicator lamp when camera off | Battery status |
Y(yellow) | On | Battery charging. |
N(green) | Off | Charging complete. |
Z(red) | Blinks | Battery fault. |
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No icon | — | Operating in external power mode. |
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RThe camera operates in external power mode if the camera is turned on while the camera is connected to AC power and the battery is inserted.
QThe battery will not charge while the camera is in the shooting mode.
QRemove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging.
QDo not affix stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the camera.
QDo not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat. Q Read the cautions in “The Battery and Power Supply”.
Q Use only battery chargers designated for use with the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
Q Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.
Q The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use. Q Charging times may increase at very low or very high temperatures.
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