Pentax 19165 Operation Manual - Page 17

Getting Started To power outlet 2 AC plug cord 3 Charging indicator While charging: Lights red Charging finished: 1 Lights green Battery charger 1 Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before installing it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the message [Battery depleted] appears. 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging. It lights green when charging is finished. 4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished. • The time required to fully charge the battery is about 100 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) • The battery has reached the end of its service life if it runs down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC8 to charge batteries other than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charger may overheat or be damaged. • If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery. 15