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Recharging when connected to a computer (page 123)

i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a computer.

i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is used.

i The charging time is two to three times longer than when the AC adaptor is used to charge the battery pack.

i It is not possible to charge the battery if the status indicator flashes fast and then turns off, or if it doesn't light at all. In this case, use the AC adaptor to charge the battery.

i Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal on your computer. Do not connect it to the USB terminal on the monitor or the keyboard, or to the USB hub.

i If the camera is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed i Doing so may result in malfunction.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it

is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct.

To maximize the battery pack life

i The battery pack is a consumable product, but the battery life can be prolonged by heeding the following suggestions.

hDon’t leave the battery pack in a high-temperature environment, such as

outside in extremely hot weather in the summer.

hDon’t repeatedly charge the battery pack when it is fully charged. After a full recharge, the battery should be used for a while before charging

again.

hFor prolonged periods of unuse, avoid fully charging the battery pack, and store it in a cool dark place.

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