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ChargingStatusAction

Indicator

 

 

 

Battery not loaded

Load the battery to be

 

 

charged.
Off

 

 

Fully chargedRemove the battery

 

 

(charging complete)from the battery

 

 

charger.

 

 

 

Lit redCharging

 

 

 

 

Battery fault duringUnplug the battery

Blinking red

chargingcharger and remove

 

 

the battery from the

 

 

battery charger.

 

 

 

CAUTION

Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use.

If the terminals of battery are soiled, 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-45 gradually loses its charge even when not used. Charge a NP-45 just before taking pictures (in the last day or two).

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor.AThere is ample battery charge. (Lit white)BThe battery is almost half charged. (Lit white)

CThere is insufficient charge left in the battery. The battery will soon run out. Have a charged battery ready. (Lit red)

DThe battery is depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. (Blinking red)

CAUTION

Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level

indicator ( ,, or V) may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use.

Battery with no remaining charge (Vblinking red) may cause camera faults. Always load a fully charged battery.

Depending on the camera mode, the transition from to Vmay occur more quickly.

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