110VQT3E89When the status indicator is flashing at aparticularly fast or slow rate, thefollowing should be considered.Flashing with approx. 4 second period(off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx.2 seconds):≥ The battery may be over-discharged, orthe battery temperature may be high orlow. The battery will charge, but it maytake several hours for normal charging tobegin.Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period(off for approx. 0.25 second, on forapprox. 0.25 second):≥ The battery is not charged. Remove thebattery from the unit, and try chargingagain.≥ Check that the terminals of the unit orbattery are not dirty or covered in a foreignobject, and connect the battery correctlyonce again. If a foreign object or dirt ispresent, turn off the unit before removing.≥ The battery or environment is at anextremely high or low temperature. Waituntil the temperature has returned to anappropriate level and try charging again. Ifyou are still unable to charge, there maybe a fault in the unit, battery or ACadaptor.Lamp turns off:≥ Charging has finished.≥ If the status indicator stays off despite thecharging being unfinished, there may be afault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor.Refer to page 109 for details on thebattery.≥ The memory capacity indicated on thelabel of an SD card is the total of thecapacity for copyright protection andmanagement and the capacity which canbe used on the unit, a PC etc.≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or dropthe SD card.≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or thefailure of this unit or the SD card maydamage or erase the data stored on theSD card.≥ During long periods of use, it is normal forthis unit and the SD card to becomeslightly warm and is not a malfunction.When the card access lamp is lit, do not:j Remove the SD cardj Turn the unit offj Insert and remove the USB cablej Expose the unit to vibrations or shockCautionary points when handling≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SDcard to water, garbage or dust.≥ Do not place SD cards in the followingareas:j Areas exposed to direct sunlight, or inhigh-temperature areas such nearheating equipment.j In very dusty or humid areas.j Locations susceptible to significantdifference in temperature (condensationcan occur).j Where static electricity orelectromagnetic waves occur.≥ To protect SD cards, return them to theircases when you are not using them.When disposing of or giving away an SDcard, note that:≥ Formatting and deletion simply change thefile management information and cannotbe used to completely erase the data in anSD card.≥ We recommend that you physically formatan SD card before disposing of or givingaway the SD card.About charging errors About SD cards