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Getting Started
Powering the Camera
This section explains how to load and recharge the battery and how to power
the camera from a household electrical outlet.

Charging the Battery

When using the battery for the first time or when the battery symbol is
displayed, follow the procedure below and charge the battery to its full capacity.
ASet the battery in the battery charger.
BInsert the power plug into an electrical outlet.
Charging will start and the battery can be charged as shown in the table below.
When charging is finished, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.
CHARGE(Charging) Lamp Explanation
Lights red Charging starts
Lights green 100-minute charging has finished (battery is
90% charged)
* If you are in a hurry, the battery can be used
at this point.
Green light goes off Battery is fully charged after charging for about
50 minutes after lamp lights green

■Precautions Regarding Use

•Use only the specified battery (DB-30).
•Use only the specified battery charger (BJ-1) to charge the battery.
•Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the DB-30 battery.
•Charge the battery in a well ventilated place with an ambient temperature in
the range of 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F).
•When the battery approaches the end of its service life, its operating time
becomes shorter even when properly charged. Replace with a new battery.
•The battery may feel warm after charging, but this is not a malfunction.
•After charging is finished, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.
Leaving the plug in the outlet may result in fire.