Ricoh 173573 R10 User Guide - Page 29

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. 1 Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the and markings on the battery match those on the battery charger. • The battery label should face up. Caution Be careful not to reverse the and sides. 2 Plug the power cable into an outlet. • Use the battery charger (BJ-7) to recharge the battery. • Charging starts, and the charger lamp indicates the progress, as shown below. Once charging has finished, unplug the power cable from the power outlet. Charger Lamp Description Lit Charging started Off Charging complete Flashing The battery charger terminal may be soiled or the battery charger/battery may be faulty. (After unplugging the power cable from the power outlet and wiping the battery charger terminal with a dry cloth or cotton swab, plug it in again. If the charger lamp continues to flash, it is possible that the battery charger or battery is faulty. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet, and remove the battery.) • The estimated battery charging time is shown below. Depending on the battery level, the charging time differs. Rechargeable battery charging time DB-70 Approx. 100 min. (25 °C) 27