Ricoh Pentax K-3 III Operating Manual page 42

u Caution
• If the camera is turned on while charging, the charging stops.
• If the self-timer lamp continues to blink rapidly, make sure that
the main switch is set to [OFF], remove the USB cable and
battery from the camera, and start over from the beginning. If
this does not improve the situation, contact your nearest
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service center.
• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being
charged, the battery may have reached the end of its service
life. Replace the battery with a new one.
t Memo
• The maximum charging time is approximately 4.5 hours (it
depends on temperature and remaining battery power).
Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is
between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F).
• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to
a computer using the USB cable and turning the camera off.
(p.97)
• You can also charge the battery using the optional Battery
Charger D-BC177.
• When the optional Battery Grip D-BG8 is used, you can
charge the battery in the battery grip. The battery set in
[Battery Grip Settings] of the D5 menu of the camera is
charged first. The self-timer lamp blinks twice continuously
while charging the battery in the camera, and three times
continuously while charging the battery in the battery grip.
• You can also charge the battery by connecting a commercial
portable charger to the camera with a USB cable.
Supplying Power to Another Device
You can supply power to another device using the battery of
the camera via a USB cable. Select [Execute] in [USB Power
Supply to Ext.] of the D5 menu, and turn the camera off.
This function cannot be used if the battery level is
insufficient.
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Power Saving Mode
The battery consumption can be reduced by controlling the
display time of the status screen. Make settings in [Power
Saving Mode] of the D5 menu.
Turns the monitor off when the time set in [Meter
Low
Operating Time] of the E5 menu elapses.
Performs metering for 2 seconds after Instant
High Review during shooting, and turns the monitor off.
(Default setting)
Keeps the monitor on even after the metering time
Off
elapses.