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Quick Start Basics
• 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. If
charging takes longer than about six hours, a timer will terminate it
automatically, even if the battery is not fully charged. If the battery has not been
used for a very long time, charging may terminate automatically and the back
lamp may start flashing red or go out after only about 30 minutes to 45 minutes.
In either case, use of the USB-AC adaptor that comes with the camera is
recommended.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you
still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as
shown in the illustration.
Back Lamp Operation
3. After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera
and then from the computer.
NOTE
• Charging continues while a camera is connected to a computer’s USB port, even if
the camera is turned off. Under this condition, the back lamp operates as described
under “Back Lamp Operation” (page 17).
Lamp Status Description
Lit Amber Charging
Lit Red
Charging in progress (Data
transfer with computer not
supported.)
Flashing Red
Abnormal ambient temperature,
battery problem, or charging
terminated by timer (page 119)
Lit Green
Charging complete, or charging
stopped
Back lamp
