Inserting/Removing The Battery - Pentax K20D Operating Manual

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• Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other than
rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI50. Charging other batteries may cause
damage or heating.
• If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the
indicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Install a new battery in the
camera.
• The maximum charging time is approximately 180 minutes. Charge in a
location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C. (Charge time
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depends on temperature and remaining battery power.)
• If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery has
reached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

When using the battery for the first time, charge the battery and insert it into
the camera.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.
• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while. The
battery may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert a new battery
after a long time, follow the procedure for "Setting the Date and Time". (p.48)
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may cause
camera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth
before inserting.
• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot when the camera is
used continuously for a long period of time.
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Open the battery cover.
Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn
towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then
pull the cover open (2).
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