Pentax Optio S manual Powering the Camera, Charging the Battery, Installing the Battery

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	Powering the Camera
	Charging	Battery	c
	indicator
Getting			To power outlet	x
Started	Battery charger
		z		AC plug cord

Charging the Battery

c

Battery lock lever

x

z Battery

Battery/Card cover

Installing the Battery

Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing.

Getting Started

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When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery.

zConnect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.

xPlug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

cPlace the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX name is visible.

The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed.

vWhen charging is completed, remove the battery from the battery charger.

• The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes maximum. The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).

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zSlide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open.

x Insert the battery with symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

cClose the battery/card cover.

To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery, and pull the battery out.

If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (☞ p.15)

•The charging time may vary depending on the ambient tempera- ture and charging conditions.

•When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.

Caution • Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,
	remove the battery.
•	If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the
	date setting will be reset.
•	Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly ori-

Caution	• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has
	not been used for a long time.

•Do not use the battery charger D-BC8 to charge the battery other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.

•If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

ented, it may cause malfunction.

• Do not twist the battery/card cover more than is necessary

when it is open. Doing so may damage the cover.

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