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Charging the battery
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D Notes when charging by connecting to a computer
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f the battery cannot be charged using the supplied USB cable to connect
the camera and computer, for example because the battery is not
compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, the charge lamp
will ash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn o. If the charge
lamp is o and you did not observe the battery charging, turn the camera
on and check the battery level.
･ When charging, do not use the connectors of a USB hub or keyboard.
Connect the camera and computer directly.
･ If the computer goes into hibernation (sleep mode) while charging, the
camera stops charging. To continue charging, wake up the computer from
hibernation (sleep mode).
･ Depending on the model and product specications, some computers
will not supply current to charge the camera.
A Connecting to a computer to power the camera
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o supply power from a computer, select [Enable] for [USB power
delivery] in the setup menu, connect the camera to a computer using the
supplied USB cable or the optional UC-E25 USB cable (featuring Type C
connectors at both ends), and then turn the camera on. For more
information, see ““Power delivery” versus “charging”” (0418).
･ Power will only be supplied to the camera when the battery is inserted.
･ The battery will not charge while the camera is powered by an outside
source.
･ If you use the supplied USB cable to supply power from a computer, the
camera battery will be consumed even while power is being supplied. If
you use the separately sold UC-E25 USB cable, the camera battery will not
be consumed (the camera battery may be consumed depending on your
computer model and specications).