6 ENPreparations for shooting1Charging the batteryConnect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery.• The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Before use, be sure to charge the batteryuntil the indicator lamp turns off (up to 5 hours).Connecting the cameraAC outletMulti-connectorUSB cable(supplied)Indicator lampIndicator lampOn: ChargingOff: ChargedWhen to charge the batteriesCharge the battery when the errormessage shown below appears.Error messageBattery EmptyFlashes in red• The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differsdepending on the region where you purchased the camera. If you received a plug-in typeUSB-AC adapter, plug it directly into AC outlet.• The included USB-AC adapter has been designed to be used for charging and playback.Do not take pictures while the AC adapter is connected to the camera.• Be sure to unplug the power plug of the USB-AC adapter from the wall outlet when thecharging is complete or the playback ends.• For details on the battery, see “Battery Handling Precautions” (P. 95). For details on theUSB-AC adapter, see “USB-AC adapter” (P. 96).• If the indicator lamp does not light, check the USB cable and USB-AC adapterconnections.• The battery can be charged while the camera is connected to the computer via USB.The charging time varies depending on the performance of the computer. (There may becases in which it takes approx. 10 hours.)