173AppendixBefore UseIndexBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto M o d e /Hybrid Auto M o d eOther S h o o t i n g M o d e sPModeTv, Av, M , a n d C M o d ePlaybackModeWi-Fi FunctionsSettingMenuAccessories● For details on charging time and the number of shots andrecording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see“Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (= 211).● You can view images even while the battery is charging, byturning the camera on and entering Playback mode (= 24).However, you cannot shoot while the battery is charging.● Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even whenthey are not used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediatelybefore) the day of use.● The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power(50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use acommercially available adapter for the plug. Never use anelectrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damagethe battery pack.Using a Computer to Charge the BatteryYou can also charge the battery pack by inserting the larger plug of theinterface cable into a computer’s USB terminal in step 2 of “Inserting andCharging the Battery Pack” (= 172). For details about USB connectionson the computer, refer to the computer user manual.● Charging is not possible when the camera is off.● With some computers, battery charging may require the memorycard to be in the camera. Insert the memory card in the camera(= 19) before connecting the cable to the computer’s USB port.3 Charge the battery pack.z CA-DC30: Flip out the plug (1) and plugthe compact power adapter into a poweroutlet (2).z CA-DC30E: Plug the power cord into thecompact power adapter, then plug theother end into a power outlet.z Charging begins and the USB chargelamp lights up.z The lamp turns off when chargingfinishes.z Remove the compact power adapter fromthe power outlet and the interface cablefrom the camera.● To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do notcharge it continuously for more than 24 hours.● When charging a different battery pack, be sure first to disconnectthe interface cable from the camera and then insert anotherbattery pack for charging.
