16
Loading the Battery
Load the rechargeable lithium ion battery (DB-30) to operate the camera.
Important
Note
• When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery.
(The battery is not charged when the camera leaves the factory.) →
P.15 “Charging the Battery”
A Check that the camera is turned off,
and then open the battery cover by
pressing the catch and sliding it in
the direction shown.
See
• P.24 “Turning On/Off the Camera”
B Load the battery.
Important
Note
• Do not bring metallic objects into
contact with the battery contact
surfaces or electrical connections.
Electrostatic damage could result.
C Close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover until it clicks into
position.
● Shooting and Playback Guidelines
The table below gives the approximate recording and playback times that are
available, as measured under the following test conditions.
[Test conditions]
During shooting: Shoot continuously in a recording mode (shoot at intervals of
30 seconds, without turning the camera off in the middle, with
the flash fired 50%, at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).
During playback: Leave the camera continuously turned on in a playback mode
at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).
Battery Type
Approximate Approximate
Recording Time Playback Time
Lithium ion battery
50 minutes 60 minutes
(fully charged)