User's Guide

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Quick Start Basics
. To charge using a USB connection to a computer
USB connection lets you
charge the battery while it is
loaded in the camera.
While the camera is turned off,
connect in the sequence
shown below (
1
,
2
). If the
camera is on, press [ON/OFF]
(Power) to turn it off before
connecting it to your computer.
Charging time: Approximately
130 minutes
IMPORTANT!
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
• Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the
camera’s battery over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the USB-AC
adaptor that comes with the camera is recommended.
• Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.
Back Lamp Operation
• The information in parentheses in the above table shows the lamp status while the
camera is turned on during charging.
Lamp Status Description
Lit Red,
(Lit/Flashing Amber)
Charging
Flashing Red
Abnormal ambient temperature,
charging taking abnormally long, or
battery problem (page 119)
Off, (Lit Green) Charging complete
USB
2
1
USB cable
(included with camera)
Making sure that the mark on the USB cable
connector is towards the lens side, connect the cable
to the camera.
[USB/AV] port
USB port
Computer
(power turned on)
Back lamp