Charging and inserting the battery
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Charging the battery.
a Charging indicator
b Direction indicating mark (C)
c Lithium ion battery
d Lithium ion charger
e AC cable
f AC wall outlet
Charging indicator
Charging in progress Lights orange Charging complete Off Charging error Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
- Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
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Opening the battery/card compartment cover.
Battery/card compartment cover
Battery/card compartment lock
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Loading the battery.
Direction indicating mark
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Use only BLS-50 batteries.
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Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover. To remove the battery, first push the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.
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Do not remove the battery while the card write indicator is displayed.
- Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force.
$ Notes
- It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains.
- The camera is not equipped with a built-in charger and cannot be recharged via a USB connection.
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Also read “Battery and charger”.