Power Supply and Battery

Notes on the Battery (NP-70)

This camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-70. Note the points below when using the rechargeable battery. Take particular care to read the Safety Notes to make sure that you use the battery correctly.

*When shipped, the NP-70 is not fully charged. Alwayscharge the NP-70 before using it.

•When carrying the NP-70, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case.

ZBattery Features

•The NP-70 gradually loses its charge even when not used. Use a NP-70 that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.

•To maximize the life of the NP-70, turn the camera off as quickly as possible when it is not being used.

•The number of available frames will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures. Take along a spare fully charged NP-70.

You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the NP-70 in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture.

If you are using a heating pad, take care not to place the NP-70 directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a depleted NP-70 in cold conditions.

ZCharging the Battery•You can charge the battery using the battery charger (included).

•The NP-70 can be charged at ambient temperatures between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). At an ambient temperature of +23°C (+73°F), it takes approx. 90 minutes to charge a fully depleted NP-70 battery.

•You should charge the NP-70 at an ambient temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and +95°F). If you charge the NP-70 at a temperature outside this range, charging takes longer because the performance of the NP-70 is impaired.

•You cannot charge the NP-70 at temperatures of 0°C (+32°F) or below.

•The NP-70 does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted flat before being charged.

•The NP-70 may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is perfectly normal.

•Do not recharge a fully charged NP-70.ZBattery LifeAt normal temperatures, the NP-70 can be used at least 300 times.

If the time for which the NP-70 provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the NP-70 has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.

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