Battery and charger

  • The camera uses a single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Never use any battery other than genuine OLYMPUS batteries.
  • The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.

  • As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly.

    • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode.
    • Displaying images on the monitor for a prolonged period.
    • When connected to a computer or printer.
    • Leaving wireless LAN/Bluetooth® enabled.
  • When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning being displayed.
  • The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using the provided charger before use.
  • The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes (estimated).
  • Do not attempt to use chargers not specifically designated for use with the supplied battery, or to use batteries not specifically designated for use with the supplied charger.
  • There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.
  • Dispose of used batteries in accord with the instructions given in “CAUTION” of the manual included with the camera.