112 ENBattery and charger88Battery and charger• Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeablebatteries.• The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.• As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drainedquickly.• Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shootingmode.• Displaying images on the monitor for a prolonged period.• When connected to a computer or printer.• When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warningbeing displayed.• The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using theprovided charger before use.• The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes(estimated).• Do not attempt to use chargers not specifi cally designated for use with the suppliedbattery, or to use batteries not specifically designated for use with the supplied charger.# Cautions• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.Dispose of the used battery following the instructions “Battery Handling Precautions” (P. 136).Using your charger abroad• The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area youare in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plugadapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travelagent.• Do not use commercially available travel adapters as the charger may malfunction.Battery and charger
