- 15 -Charging batteryCharging the batteryWe recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °Cand 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outletConnect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.• Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.■Charging the battery through the computerConnect a computer to the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied).●It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on thecomputer specifications.●If the computer enters hibernation mode during charging, charging may be stopped.●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected tothe camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave thecamera and notebook connected for a long period of time.●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Donot connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard,printer, or USB hub.USB connection cable (supplied)• Always check the direction of the pins and holdthe plug straight to insert or remove it.(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, thepins could become deformed and cause faultyoperation.)Align the marks ( to ) andinsert the plug.ComputerGetting ready:Turn on the computer.AC adaptor (supplied)Charging lamp(→16)