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Loading the Battery
Load the rechargeable lithium ion battery (DB-30) 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”
ACheck 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”
BLoad the battery.
Important
Note
•Do not bring metallic objects into
contact with the battery contact
surfaces or electrical connections.
Electrostatic damage could result.
CClose 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 50 minutes 60 minutes
(fully charged)