18First StepsCharging the BatteryCharge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low.1 Connect the COOL-STATION and AC adapter, and plug thepower cable into an outlet (c 15).The AC adapter power-on lamp will light.2 Turn the camera off.If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch toturn off the camera. You cannot charge the bat-tery while the camera is turned on.3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION(c 14).The multi connector should be fully inserted.4 Charge the battery.The indicator lamp next to the camera monitor willblink green as the battery charges. If the lamp flickersrapidly, the camera is not correctly inserted or thebattery is faulty. Reinsert the camera or replace thebattery.A fully exhausted battery will recharge in abouttwo hours.5 Charging is complete.The indicator lamp stops blinking when charging is complete.6 Remove the camera.Make sure to unplug the power cable from the power outlet.