Pentax Optio RS1500 Silver Optio RS1500 Silver RS1500 Manual - Page 34

Getting Started • Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC108) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run 1 down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery. • If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery. The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Installing the Battery Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. 3 Battery lock lever Battery Battery/ card cover 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2. 32