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Battery and charger
Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-5). Batteries other than genuine
OLYMPUS BLS-5 batteries can not be used.
The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.
As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be
drained quickly.
Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in
shooting mode.
Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period.
When connected to a computer or printer.
When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery
warning being displayed.
The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery
using the provided charger (BCS-5) before use.
The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30
minutes (estimated).
Do not attempt to use chargers not specifi cally designated for use with the supplied
battery, or to use batteries not specifi cally designated for use with the supplied
charger.
# Caution
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery
type. Dispose of the used battery following the instructions. “Battery Handling
Precautions” (P. 115)
Using your charger abroad
The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V
to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country
or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger
may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local
electrical shop or travel agent.
Do not use commercially available travel adaptors as the charger may malfunction.
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