Charge status
Charge status
The battery status icons show battery charge status when the camera is turned on, and the indicator lamp
shows it when the camera is turned off .
Battery status icon when camera on
Battery status icon when camera on
Y (yellow)
Y
(yellow)
N
N (green)
(green)
Z (red)
Z
(red)
No icon
No icon
R The camera operates in external power mode if the camera is turned on while the camera is connected to AC
power and the battery is inserted.
Q The battery will not charge while the camera is in the shooting mode.
Q Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent
the battery from charging.
Q Do not affi x stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible
to remove the battery from the camera.
Q Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.
Q Read the cautions in "The Battery and Power Supply".
Q Use only battery chargers designated for use with the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in product malfunction.
Q Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.
Q The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
Q Charging times may increase at very low or very high temperatures.
Indicator lamp when camera off
Indicator lamp when camera off
On
On
Off
Off
Blinks
Blinks
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Charging the Battery
Battery status
Battery status
Battery charging.
Battery charging.
Charging complete.
Charging complete.
Battery fault.
Battery fault.
Operating in external power mode.
Operating in external power mode.
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