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Charging the Battery
2Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.
The charging indicator lights green and charging begins.
When charging is completed, the indicator turns off.
Charging ends after about 2 hours.
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CAUTION
• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when
it is not in use.
• The battery cannot be charged even when connecting
the camera directly to the AC power adapter.
• If the terminals of battery are solid, it may not be
possible to charge it. Clean the battery terminals and
battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
• Charging times increase at low temperatures.
• The NP-70 gradually loses its charge even when not
used. Charge a NP-70 just before taking pictures (in the
last day or two).
Charging
Indicator Status Action
Off
Battery not loaded Load the battery to be
charged.
Fully charged
(charging complete)
Remove the battery
from the battery
charger.
Lit green Charging –
Blinking
green
Battery fault during
charging
Unplug the battery
charger and remove
the battery from the
battery charger.