When things don't go right...
- Q1
- Are there times when charging cannot be performed while the camera is connected to a computer with the camera's USB cable?
- A1
- It depends on the camera's current operational status. Check the camera's back lamp to determine the operational status as described below.
• Lit red
Charging is being performed normally.
Charging over a computer connection with the USB cable takes approximately 260 minutes.
Charging can take longer, however, depending on connection conditions.
• Lit Amber
Charging being performed in USB data communication mode (camera turned on).
• Unlit
Charging is complete. Further charging is not required.
• Lit green
Charging in USB data communication mode (camera is turned on) is complete.
• Flashing Red
- Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high or too low.
Unplug the USB cable from the camera and wait for a while until the camera is within the temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), and then try charging again.- Try Connecting directly to a USB port what supplies a current of 500mA.
Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera's battery over a USB connection. For detiails about the power supply capacity of computer's USB port, contact the manufacture of the computer.- A battery that has not been used for a long time can cause charging to take longer than normal.
In this case, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then reconnect it to restart charging.- 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 130 minutes.