Ricoh RDC-I700 Operation Manual - Page 17

Powering the Camera This section explains how to load and recharge the battery and how to power the camera from a household electrical outlet. Charging the Battery When using the battery for the first time or when the battery symbol is 1 displayed, follow the procedure below and charge the battery to its full capacity. Getting Started A Set the battery in the battery charger. B Insert the power plug into an electrical outlet. Charging will start and the battery can be charged as shown in the table below. When charging is finished, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. CHARGE(Charging) Lamp Lights red Lights green Green light goes off Explanation Charging starts 100-minute charging has finished (battery is 90% charged) * If you are in a hurry, the battery can be used at this point. Battery is fully charged after charging for about 50 minutes after lamp lights green s Precautions Regarding Use • Use only the specified battery (DB-30). • Use only the specified battery charger (BJ-1) to charge the battery. • Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the DB-30 battery. • Charge the battery in a well ventilated place with an ambient temperature in the range of 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F). • When the battery approaches the end of its service life, its operating time becomes shorter even when properly charged. Replace with a new battery. • The battery may feel warm after charging, but this is not a malfunction. • After charging is finished, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. Leaving the plug in the outlet may result in fire. 15