Reference Manual
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General camera setup
Charge by computer
Charge by computer
Allo
ws you to set whether or not the battery in the camera is charged when the
camera is connected to a computer.
Shooting mode or playback mode
exible butt
on 4 (
) Camera
settings Charge by computer
Flexible button Description
Auto
(default
setting)
When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (
Transferring images to a computer with ViewNX-i (page 160)), the
batt
ery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using
power supplied by the computer.
O
The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera
is connec
ted to a computer.
Notes about charging with a computer
•
When connec
ted to a computer, the camera turns on and starts charging. If the camera
is turned o, charging stops.
•
About 2 hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging
time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging.
•
The camera turns o automatically if there is no communication with the computer for
30 minutes after the battery has nished charging.
When the charge lamp quickly ashes
Char
ging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below.
•
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an
ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
•
The USB cable is not connected correctly, or the battery is faulty. Make sure the USB
cable is connected correctly or replace the battery if necessary.
•
The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer.
•
The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the
camera due to the computer’s settings or its specications.