Battery And Charger; Using Your Charger Abroad - Olympus 262921 Instruction Manual

Battery and charger

• Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-5). Batteries other than genuine
OLYMPUS BLS-5 batteries can not be used.
• 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 LCD monitor for a prolonged period.
• When connected to a computer or printer.
• 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 (BCS-5) before use.
• The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30
minutes (estimated).
• Do not attempt to use chargers not specifi cally designated for use with the supplied
battery, or to use batteries not specifi cally designated for use with the supplied
charger.
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Caution
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery
type. Dispose of the used battery following the instructions. "Battery Handling
Precautions" (P. 115)

Using your charger abroad

• The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V
to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country
or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger
may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local
electrical shop or travel agent.
Do not use commercially available travel adaptors as the charger may malfunction.
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