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Charging and Inserting the Battery
First Steps
1.4 Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking.
Remove the battery from the charger and unplug the charger.
2 Insert the battery.
2.1 After confirming that the power switch is in
the off position, open the battery chamber
cover.
2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at
right. Close the battery chamber cover.
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B Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and confirm that the memory card access lamp is off before removing the
battery.
B The Battery and Charger
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 164–166 of this manual, together with
any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During
charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5–35 °C (41–95 °F). For best results, charge
the battery at temperatures above 20 °C (68 °F). Battery capacity may drop if the battery is charged
or used at lower temperatures.
• The battery may be hot immediately after use. If so, wait for the battery to cool down before
charging.
• Replace the supplied terminal cover after removing the battery from the camera or the quick
charger to avoid shorting the battery.
• Unplug the quick charger when it is not in use.
EN-EL9
7.4V 1000mAh
CHARGE lamp
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Be sure that the
battery contacts are
facing down.