Power Supply and Battery

Notes on the Battery (NP-150)

This camera uses the rechargeable lithium-ion Battery NP-150. 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-150 is not fully charged. Alwayscharge the NP-150 before using it.

•When carrying the NP-150, load it in the digital camera or attach the enclosed battery cap.

ZBattery Features

•The NP-150 gradually loses its charge even when not used. Use a NP-150 that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.

•To maximize the life of the NP-150, 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-150.

You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the NP-150 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-150 directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a depleted NP-150 in cold conditions.

ZCharging the Battery

•You can use the battery charger BC-150 (included) to charge the NP-150. When charging, use the NP-150 battery adapter supplied with the BC-150.

•The NP-150 can be charged using the BC-150 Battery Charger 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. 135 minutes to charge a fully depleted NP-150 battery.

•You should charge the NP-150 at an ambient temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and +95°F). If you charge the NP-150 at a temperature outside this range, charging takes longer because the performance of the NP-150 is impaired.

•The NP-150 does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted flat before being charged.

•The NP-150 may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is perfectly normal.

•Do not recharge a fully charged NP-150.ZBattery LifeAt normal temperatures, the NP-150 can be used at least 300 times.

If the time for which the NP-150 provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the NP-150 has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.

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