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Preparing the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-
FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not
been fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
About charging time
• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F) is as follows.
• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the
battery back or charging conditions.

Charging the battery pack

1Insert the battery pack on the
battery charger.
Push the battery pack until it clicks.
2Connect the power cord (mains
lead).
Light on: Charging
Light off: Normal charge completed
One hour after the lamp is turned off: Full
charge completed
Full charge Normal charge
Approx. 235 min. Approx. 175 min.
CHARGE lamp
To a wall outlet
(wall socket)