Battery and charger

•Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-5). Batteries other than genuine OLYMPUS BLS-5 batteries can not be used.

•The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.

•As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly.

•Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode.

•Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period.•When connected to a computer or printer.

•When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning being displayed.

•The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using the provided charger (BCS-5) before use.

•The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes (estimated).

•Do not attempt to use chargers not specifically designated for use with the supplied battery, or to use batteries not specifically designated for use with the supplied charger.

#Caution

•There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type. Dispose of the used battery following the instructions. “Battery Handling Precautions” (P. 115)

Using your charger abroad

•The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country

or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.

•Do not use commercially available travel adaptors as the charger may malfunction.

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