Reference Manual

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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Charge by Computer
B Notes About Charging with a Computer
• When connected to a computer, the camera turns on and starts charging. If the camera is
turned off, charging stops.
• About 5 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time increases
when images are transferred while the battery is charging.
• The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30
minutes after the battery has finished charging.
B When the Power-on Lamp (Charge Lamp) Quickly Flashes
Charging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below.
• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an
ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
• The USB cable is not connected correctly or the battery is faulty. Make sure that the USB
cable is connected correctly or replace the battery if necessary.
• The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer.
• The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the
camera due to the computer’s settings or its specifications.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button
Option Description
a Auto
(default setting)
When the camera is connected to a computer that is running
(A110), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically
charged using power supplied by the computer.
• The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes while the battery
is charging. When charging is complete, the power-on lamp
(charge lamp) changes from flashing to on.
Off
The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera
is connected to a computer.