Powering The Camera; Charging The Battery - Pentax Optio W30 Operating Manual

Powering the Camera

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Charging the Battery

Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the
camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the
[Battery depleted] message appears.
Note: AC plug cord "Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord,
rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)"
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Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC63.
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Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
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Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX
logo is facing up.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns
off when charging is finished.
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Remove the battery from the battery charger when
charging is finished.
• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.). The
appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F
to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient
temperature and charging conditions.)
• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down
soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable
lithium-ion battery D-LI63, as the charger may overheat or be damaged.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the
battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.
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Battery
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Battery charger
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Charging indicator
While charging:
Lights red
Charging finished:
Turns off
AC plug cord
To power outlet
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