4EnPrepare the batteriesa. Charge the batteries.Batteries come partially charged.The plug of the battery charger differs depending on the region where youpurchased the camera. The above procedure uses the AC cable type batterycharger as an example. If you received the plug-in type battery charger, plugit directly into an AC wall outlet.b. Insert the batteries in the camera.For details on inserting an optional xD-Picture Card (hereinafter called thecard), please refer to the Advanced Manual.1Red light on: ChargingLight off: Charging complete(Charging time: Approx. 230 minutes)AC WallOutletAC CableBatteryCharger23Charging IndicatorAA NiMHbatteries2435 61