Loading the Battery

Load the rechargeable lithium ion battery (DB-20L) to operate the camera.

Important

Note

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery. (The battery is not charged when the camera leaves the factory.)

P.15 “Charging the Battery”

A Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the battery cover by pressing the catch and sliding it in the direction shown.

See • P.24 “Turning On/Off the Camera”

B Load the battery.

Important

Note

Do not bring metallic objects into contact with the battery contact surfaces or electrical connections. Electrostatic damage could result.

C Close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover until it clicks into position.

Shooting and Playback Guidelines

The table below gives the approximate recording and playback times that are available, as measured under the following test conditions.

[Test conditions]

During shooting: Shoot continuously in a recording mode (shoot at intervals of 30 seconds, without turning the camera off in the middle, with the flash fired 50%, at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).

During playback: Leave the camera continuously turned on in a playback mode at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Battery Type

Approximate

Approximate

 

Recording Time

Playback Time

 

 

 

Lithium ion battery DB-20L

50 minutes

60 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(fully charged)

 

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Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 operation manual Loading the Battery, Load the battery, Close the battery cover