•Always charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the battery has not been used for an extended period of time.

•Do not use the D-BC23 battery charging stand to charge batteries other than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charger may overheat or be damaged as a result.

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

•Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged)

Number of recordable images: Approx. 100 (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and the flash used for 50% of shots, based on the CIPA standard.)

Playback time:Approx. 130 min.

(based on PENTAX measuring conditions.)

•The above figures may vary according to the conditions in which the camera is used.

•In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room temperature.

•Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

•Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the #symbol on the LCD monitor.

# (lit green)

:

Adequate power remains.

↓

 

 

$ (lit yellow)

:

Battery is running very low.

↓

 

 

% (lit red)

:

Battery is exhausted.

↓

 

 

[Battery depleted]

:

The camera will turn off after the message appears.

 

 

 

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