9Battery Power StatusCAUTION* It takes approximately 1.5~2 hours to fully charge a depleted battery.* The camera can be charge at ambient temperatures between 0℃(32℉) and +40℃ (104℉).* The battery does not need to be fully discharge or exhausted beforebeing recharged.* Lithium-polymer battery loses their charge even when not used. So, besure to charge the battery before taking pictures.* To ensure that your battery lasts as long as possible, switch thecamera off when you are not using it.* The number of available shots will be lower at low temperatures. Youcan increase the amount of power produced by putting the camera inyour pocket or another warm place to heat it just before taking pictures.If you are using a heating pad, take care not to place the cameradirectly against the pad.