Battery pack and power

• Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked.

• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power up.

• Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly.

• The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use.

• Check that the battery pack is compatible. [Details]

• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the screen before the power turns off.

• If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on and [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Max], the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.

• This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.

• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.

• Check that the battery pack is compatible. [Details]

• The Charge lamp of the camera flashes infrequently when you use a battery pack that has not been used for a long time. In such cases, remove the battery pack from the camera and re-insert it.

• For details, see “Battery pack”. [Details]

• This happens when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).