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Getting started
Charging the battery
This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. Other batteries cannot be
used.
The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before using the
camera, charge the battery using the BCM-2 charger. For more details, read the
instructions provided with the charger.
1 Plug the power cord into the charger.
2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a
household electrical outlet.
3 Remove the protection cap from the battery.
Place the battery on the charger, making
sure that it is correctly oriented as shown in
the illustration.
• Align the battery with the guideline on the charger
( ), and insert the battery into the charger as far
as it goes.
• Meaning of the charge lamp
indications:
Lights red : Charging
Lights green: Charging is completed
Blinks red : Charging failure
• The battery charges in
approximately 5 hours. The charging
time may differ according to the
amount of power left in the battery.
• Use only the specified charger.
• The battery becomes warm during charging, but this is not a malfunction.
• If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, you are
recommended to carry a spare battery (sold separately) with you.
• Always secure the protection cap to the battery when carrying it or not being
used to prevent short-circuiting of the battery terminals.
AC wall outlet
Protection
cap
Charge lamp
Note
