1589AppendixAC adapterUse the Olympus AC adapter (S-D-1AC), provided with your camera, topower your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet (The AC adapterD-7AC, sold separately, can also be used.).An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as imagedownloads to a computer. Do not use any other AC adapter with thiscamera.TIPS• If you use the AC adapter when there are batteries in the camera, the batteryin the camera will be charged. The power/card access lamp slowly blinks redduring recharging.Note• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a computer orprinter, the image data may be lost or damaged. It is recommended that youuse the AC adapter. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while thecamera is connected to a computer or printer.• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapterwhile the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera’s internalsettings or functions.• The AC adapter can be used within the range of AC 100 V to AC 240 V(50/60 Hz).When using abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to matchthe AC wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.• Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your AC adapter.• If an error occurs while the battery in the camera is charging, the power/cardaccess lamp randomly blinks red. Check that the battery and plug are insertedcorrectly.AC wall outletPower plugAC adapter (S-D-1AC)Connection cord plugDC-IN jack Connector coverPull the connector coverforward and then turn it.