When things don't go right...
- Q5
- Are there times when charging cannot be performed while the camera is connected to a
computer with the camera's USB cable? - A5
- It depends on the camera's current operational status. Check the camera's LED indicator
to determine the operational status as described below.
• Flashing green
Charging is being performed normally.
Normally it takes about 160 minutes to charge the battery using the USB cable.
Charging can take longer, however, depending on connection conditions.
If the camera is turned on, it will be recognized as a connected device by the computer
(USB communication in progress).
• Off / Lit green(During USB communication)
Charging is complete. Further charging is not required.
• Flashing green at high speed - Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high (60°C
or above) or too low (0°C or below).
Disconnect the USB cable and wait until temperature is within the allowable charging
range before trying again.- Battery contacts may be dirty. Wipe them with a cloth. - Try connecting to a different computer USB port. Depending on the setup of your computer,
you may not be able to charge the camera's battery over a USB connection.- Possible temperature and/or battery abnormality
* Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera's battery
over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the USB-AC adaptor that comes with the camera
is recommended.
Charging time when using the USB-AC adaptor is approximately 160 minutes.