Connecting to a Computer
Charging While Connecting to a Computer
When the Charge by computer option (A150) in the camera’s setup menu is set to Auto (default setting), if the camera is connected to a computer using the USB cable, the battery inserted into the camera can be automatically charged depending on the ability of the computer to supply power.
See “Before Connecting the Camera” (A122) and “Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer” (A123) for more information on connecting the camera to a computer.
Charge Lamp
The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer.
Charge lamp | Description |
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Blinks slowly
Computers Televisions, to Connecting
(green)
Battery charging.
Off
Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking (green) to off while the
•The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
•A USB cable is not correctly connected or the battery is faulty.
Printers and
Flickers (green) | Reconnect the USB cable correctly or replace the battery. |
•Computer is in sleep mode and does not supply power. Reboot the computer.
•The battery cannot be charged as computer’s specifications or settings does not support power supply to the camera.
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