User Manual

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Quick Start Basics
. To charge using a USB connection to a computer
While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below (

,

).
• If the camera is turned on, close its cover to turn off before connecting to a
computer.
Charging time: Approximately 2 hours 50 minutes
IMPORTANT!
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
• A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and
connection conditions can cause charging to take longer than normal. These
conditions may also cause the operation lamp to flash red. If this happens, refer to
page 115.
• For faster charging, use of the supplied USB-AC adaptor is recommended.
• You cannot use the camera to shoot images while it is being charged over a
computer USB connection. If you want to shoot with the camera, disconnect the
USB cable.
• If you turn on the camera while charging over a USB connection to a computer is in
progress, the camera will establish a USB connection with the computer. Though
charging normally should continue at this time, certain types of computers or
connection environments may stop charging if supply power is low. This will be
indicated by the camera’s operation lamp lighting green.
• Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.
USB
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Micro USB cable
(included with camera)
Connect the cable so the u mark on the small (micro USB)
connector is facing upwards.
[USB] port
USB port
Computer
(power turned on)