Pentax A40 Operation Manual - Page 19

2 To power outlet 3 Charging indicator While charging: Lights red Charging finished: 1 Lights green Getting Started AC plug cord 1 Battery charger 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. 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 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 and 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.) • It is recommended you charge the battery on the day or the day before you use the camera. • The battery has reached the end of its service life if it runs down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery. 17