Nikon COOLPIX B500 Reference Manual - Page 159

Charge by Computer Press the d button M select z (setup) M Charge by computer M k button Option a Auto (default setting) Off Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A93), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. • The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes while the battery is charging. When charging is complete, the power-on lamp (charge lamp) changes from flashing to on. The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer. B Notes About Charging with a Computer • When connected to a computer, the camera turns on and starts charging. If the camera is turned off, charging stops. • About 5 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging. • The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging. B When the Power-on Lamp (Charge Lamp) Quickly Flashes Charging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable is not connected correctly or the battery is faulty. Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly or replace the battery if necessary. • The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer. • The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the camera due to the computer's settings or its specifications. 145 Using the Menu The Setup Menu