Pentax 19231 T30 Operating Manual - Page 16

Installing the Battery Getting Started Installing the Battery Charging the Battery 1 AC plug cord 1 To power outlet 2 3 Battery Charging indicator While charging: Glows red Charging finished: Goes out Battery charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time, after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Note: AC plug cord "Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)" 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into a power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger with the PENTAX logo facing up. The charging indicator glows red while charging. It goes out when charging is finished. 4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when fully charged. Memo • The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 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 other conditions. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down 14 soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery.