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Charging the Battery

Connect the supplied power adapter (D-PA135) to the camera and charge the battery before using it for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.

Power lamp

While charging: Blinks

Charging finished: Turns off

To power outlet

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Power adapter

USB cable

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1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery cover.

2 Connect the USB cable to the power adapter.

3 Connect the USB cable to the camera.

4 Plug the power adapter into the power outlet.

The power lamp blinks while charging.

When charging is finished, the power lamp turns off.

The battery cover will not close while charging. Leave the cover open when charging and do not attempt to close it.

5 Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet when charging is finished.

6 Remove the USB cable from the camera.

7 Close the battery cover.

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Pentax 8572, 8557, 8587, 8542 specifications Charging the Battery