Sigma DP1 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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LOADING THE BATTERY
A lithium-ion battery, BP-31, is provided with the DP1 camera. Charge the
battery before using the camera for the first time. Charge the battery by the
supplied battery charger, BC-31, when the battery is empty.
TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
1
Connect the power cable to the charger and
insert the plug into the wall outlet.
2
Attach the battery by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow, as shown in the
diagram.
Charge lamp will turn red during charging.
It takes about 120 minutes to recharge the
battery.
Required time for recharging the battery
depends on the ambient temperature and
status of recharge level.
3
When the charge lamp turns green,
charging is completed. Remove the battery
from the charger and remove the power
cable plug from the wall outlet.
We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again. If it is not
used for several days, the battery performance decreases.
If the number of possible images from one charge of the battery considerably
decreases, it may indicate the end of battery’s life. In this case, please
purchase a new battery.