Installing the Battery
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Getting Started
Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera
for the first time, after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery
depleted] message appears.
1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2 Plug the AC plug cord into a power outlet.
3 Place the battery in the charger with the PENTAX logo
facing up.
The charging indicator glows red while the battery is charging and
changes to green when charging is finished.
4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when fully
charged.
Memo
• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 100 minutes (max.).
The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F). The charging time may vary depending on the ambient
temperature and other conditions.
• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down
soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.
Installing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Battery charger
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Battery
To power outlet
AC plug
cord
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Charging indicator
While charging:
Glows red
Charging finished:
Glows green