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Charging the Battery
Z<Charging Indicator and Statuses>
CAUTION
• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when
it is not in use.
• If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be
possible to charge it. Clean the battery terminals and
battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
• Charging times increase at low temperatures.
• The NP-140 gradually loses its charge even when not
used. Charge a NP-140 just before taking pictures (in
the last day or two).
Checking the battery charge
Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator
on the LCD monitor.
AThere is ample battery charge. (Lit white)
BThe battery is almost half charged. (Lit white)
CThere is insufficient charge left in the battery. The
battery will soon run out. Have a charged battery
ready. (Lit red)
DThe battery is depleted. The display will shortly go
blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or
recharge the battery. (Blinking red)
CAUTION
• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level
indicator ( , , or V) may appear early
when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming
the battery in your pocket or a similar location before
use.
• Battery with no remaining charge (V blinking red)
may cause camera faults. Always load a fully charged
battery.
• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from
to V may occur more quickly.
Charging
Indicator
Status Action
Off
Battery not loaded Load the battery to be
charged.
Battery fault during
charging
Unplug the battery
charger and remove
the battery from the
battery charger.
Lit orange
Fully charged
(charging complete)
Remove the battery
from the battery
charger.
Blinking
orange
Charging –