Olympus 8080 C-8080 Wide Zoom Reference Manual (English) - Page 18

Charging the battery This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. Other batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before using the camera, charge the battery using the BCM-2 charger. For more details, read the instructions provided with the charger. 1 Plug the power cord into the charger. 1 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a household electrical outlet. AC wall outlet Getting started 3 Remove the protection cap from the battery. Place the battery on the charger, making sure that it is correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. • Align the battery with the guideline on the charger ( ), and insert the battery into the charger as far as it goes. • Meaning of the charge lamp indications: Lights red : Charging Lights green : Charging is completed Blinks red : Charging failure • The battery charges in approximately 5 hours. The charging time may differ according to the amount of power left in the battery. Charge lamp Protection cap • Use only the specified charger. • The battery becomes warm during charging, but this is not a malfunction. Note • If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, you are recommended to carry a spare battery (sold separately) with you. • Always secure the protection cap to the battery when carrying it or not being used to prevent short-circuiting of the battery terminals. 17