Reference Manual

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Getting started
Charging the battery
Charging the battery
1
U
se the USB cable (included) to connect the Charging AC
Adapter to the camera with the battery inserted.
2
I
nsert the plug of the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical
outlet.
•
A plug adapt
er is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The
shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.
•
When charging starts, the charge lamp ashes slowly. The charging time for a fully
exhausted battery is about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
•
When charging is complete, the charge lamp turns o.
•
The battery cannot be charged when the charge lamp quickly ashes, possibly due
to one of the reasons described below.
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The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.
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The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.
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The battery is damaged.
3
When charging is complete, unplug the Charging AC Adapter
from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the USB cable.
Notes about the USB cable
•
Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21
could result in overheating, re or electric shock.
•
Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an
angle.