13Connecting to a Power SourceImportant information about USB cable usage. Use a USB cable with the correct specification. If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub :connect the camera directly to the PC. If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC atthe same time : remove other device. Camera can not be detected using the front side USB portof computer. In this case, use the back side USB port ofcomputer. If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power outputstandard (5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged. How to charge the rechargeable battery Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions anddo not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blinkafter inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether thebattery is inserted correctly. If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery won’tbe fully charged. Turn the camera off while charging the battery. Charging LED of the AC AdapterCharging LEDBeing Charged Red LED is onCharging is complete Green LED is onCharging error Orange colored LED is off or blinking If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn onthe camera at the same time. The camera may not be turned onbecause of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for morethan 10 minutes before using the camera. Do not use the flash frequently or take a movie clip with the fullydischarged battery charged for a short time. Even if the chargeris inserted, the camera power may be turned off because therechargeable battery is discharged again.